Manual

These pages provide further information about various aspects of AAX.

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▼AAX SDK Manual
Getting Started with AAX	A brief introduction to AAX
▼Core AAX Interface	Main classes, callbacks, and format specification details for a standard AAX plug-in
Description callback	Static configuration for an AAX plug-in
Real-time algorithm callback	A plug-in's audio processing core
Data model interface
GUI interface	The interface for a AAX Plug-in's user interface
AAX communication protocols	How to transfer data between different parts of an AAX plug-in
AAX Format Specification	Additional requirements for AAX plug-ins
▼Additional AAX features	How to use additional features and functionality supported by AAX
Auxiliary Output Stems	Routing custom audio streams from a plug-in
Background processing callback	Background processing support for AAX DSP and Native plug-in algorithms
Direct Memory Access	DMA support for AAX DSP plug-ins, with emulation for AAX Native
Direct data access interface	A host interface providing direct access to a plug-in's algorithm memory
EQ and Dynamics Curve Displays	Displaying EQ and Dynamics curves in Pro Tools, control surfaces, and other auxiliary graphical interfaces
Hybrid Processing architecture	An architecture combining low-latency and high-latency audio processing
Plug-in meters	How to manage metering data for AAX plug-ins
MIDI	How to route and process MIDI in AAX plug-ins
Offline processing interface	Advanced offline processing features
Properties File	Properties for an AAX plugin bundle
Sidechain Inputs	Routing custom audio streams to a plug-in
Task agent interface	A mechanism for hosts to request that plug-ins perform tasks
▼AAX Library features	AAX Library core support for the AAX interface
▼Parameter Manager	Optional (but recommended) system for managing AAX plug-in parameters
Taper delegates	Classes for conversion to and from normalized parameter values
▼Display delegates	Classes for parameter value string conversion
Display delegate decorators	Classes for adapting parameter value strings
▼Additional Topics	Additional information about the AAX design
Real-time performance	Guidelines for avoiding audio streaming errors
Parameter automation	Information about parameter automation
▼Parameter updates	The anatomy of a parameter update
Parameter update timing	Details about parameter timing and how to keep parameter updates in sync
Token protocol	Communicating parameter state with the host
Basic parameter update sequences	Sequence diagrams for some common parameter update scenarios
Linked parameters	How to link parameters
Linked parameter update sequences	Sequence diagrams for some common linked parameter update scenarios
Plug-in type conversion	Specification for valid conversions between plug-in types
▼The Avid Component Framework (ACF)	How the AAX C++ interfaces work
ACF Elements	ACF classes that are used by common AAX interfaces
▼AAX Host Guides	Documentation for specific AAX host environments
Pro Tools Guide	Details about using AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
Media Composer Guide	Details about using AAX plug-ins in Media Composer
HDX DSP Guide	How to write AAX plug-ins for Avid's TI DSP-based platforms
Page Table Guide	How to map a plug-in's parameters to control surfaces
DigiTrace Guide	How to add tracing to your plug-ins and view logging from the plug-in host
DSH Guide	How to test basic functionality of AAX plug-ins using DSH test tool
DTT Guide	How to automate different test scenarios for DSH
VENUE Guide	Details about using AAX plug-ins in VENUE live sound systems
▼Extensions	Extensions to the AAX SDK
GUI Extensions	GUI Extensions for the AAX SDK
Monolithic VIs and Effects
Other Extensions
▼Supplemental Information	Supplemental documents beyond the scope of the AAX SDK
Troubleshooting	How to solve common issues
Distributing Your AAX Plug-In	Details about packaging and distributing your AAX plug-ins
AAX Interfaces	Full list of AAX interfaces
Host Support	Supported features in each AAX host
Known Issues	A list of known bugs affecting AAX plug-ins
Change Log	Changes between AAX SDK versions
Example Plug-Ins	Descriptions of the SDK's example plug-ins