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tunca · Post by **tunca** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:15 pm

Hi,

I started to developing vst plugin.My plugins are done.Built VST for Win and VST,AU for Mac but waiting for AAX/RTAS SDK to release plugins.

I'm waiting about 1 month but still no answer from AVID.I sent email with my all info and projects.Still waiting...

How long you wait to get SDK?

Thanks!

lorcan · Post by **lorcan** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:34 pm

I got it in a few days. They restructured their dev portal quite recently, perhaps you should check the application form again.
Or release existing formats and earn some 'reputation', although that's not ideal and it seems they give access to the SDK much more easily these days.

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:21 am

I found a new link.

http://www.avid.com/alliance-partner-pr ... ty-toolkit

Directly i created account and downloaded AAX SDK now.Is this true way?

lorcan · Post by **lorcan** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:11 pm

I didn't know the SDK was public nowadays.
So you can build the binaries, but you still need to get access for other things under NDA.

Squidsneeze · Post by **Squidsneeze** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:42 pm

Didn't know this, too. Avid has the Audio Developer Program, in which you have to apply (this is not for free afaik). This is essential for 3 reasons:

1. You have to code-sign AAX plugins. This is done via a tool from PACE. You won't get this tool if you're not part of the developer program. You also need a certificate for signing which you need to buy.

2. You'll need access to the developer versions of Pro Tools. You can't debug with an official release. It's some kind of safety limitation.

3. The developer support & forum. The latter often helps very quickly.

After they checked your career/situation/skills you'll get approved or not.

Did you do it like that or did you just send an mail to the contact?

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:36 pm

Squidsneeze wrote:Didn't know this, too. Avid has the Audio Developer Program, in which you have to apply (this is not for free afaik). This is essential for 3 reasons:

1. You have to code-sign AAX plugins. This is done via a tool from PACE. You won't get this tool if you're not part of the developer program. You also need a certificate for signing which you need to buy.

2. You'll need access to the developer versions of Pro Tools. You can't debug with an official release. It's some kind of safety limitation.

3. The developer support & forum. The latter often helps very quickly.

After they checked your career/situation/skills you'll get approved or not.

Did you do it like that or did you just send an mail to the contact?

Thanks for info!

First i sent mail but no answer.And then i discover this link and created account.

http://www.avid.com/alliance-partner-pr ... ty-toolkit

There is an AAX SDK.I downloaded it.

Also there is Pro Tools Dev version.But when i try to download it,it won't me access.I had to fill form.

And then i got mail from AVID.Now talking about getting access for developer section.

I already downloaded AAX SDK.I guess there is no problem about build AAX?

Squidsneeze · Post by **Squidsneeze** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:17 pm

tunca wrote:I already downloaded AAX SDK.I guess there is no problem about build AAX?

I think you can build it, but that doesn't make much sense because you won't be able to load them in PT without the codesigning. It will simply not scan them or give you errors. That's why you need to be registered and approved by Avid.

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:36 pm

Squidsneeze wrote:
tunca wrote:I already downloaded AAX SDK.I guess there is no problem about build AAX?
I think you can build it, but that doesn't make much sense because you won't be able to load them in PT without the codesigning. It will simply not scan them or give you errors. That's why you need to be registered and approved by Avid.

Oh,i see.

Now talking with AVID to get access for developer.

Should pay to AVID or to get tool from PACE?

My friend has plugin company and selling AAX,too.He didn't tell me anything about PACE.

Squidsneeze · Post by **Squidsneeze** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:58 pm

I think Avid changed there whole developer program a bit. Back in my days I "only" had to apply and show them what references, interests and skills I have. Then there was a period of time when Avid said "You can apply for AAX but you have to pay a fee for that. But that doesn't ensure you'll get AAX and if you got not approved, you'll not get your money back.". I don't exactly know how it is going nowadays. Once you're in, you just use it and don't care much about it anymore

As soon as Avid tells you "you're in", you can contact PACE. Write them you need the SDK for AAX code signing and also tell them your name, company and the iLok ID which you registered with Avid too.
PACE then will check if you're really approved by Avid, send you an software licence agreement and finally the tools.

Code signing means you have to put some informations about you into the binary. This is done via a certificate which ensures it was you, who build the binary. You'll need to buy it for example from DigiCert.

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:08 pm

Ops! Little bit complicated

Anyway...Now i'm waiting answer from AVID.Then i will see what will happen...

Thanks for answers!

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:43 pm

Now tried my plugin with my friend's Pro Tools and got this error.

"No valid authorization could be found"

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:05 pm

Now i downloaded Pro Tools Developer version.Waiting license for it.

And asked PACE sign tool.PACE wants $500 for a year!But AVID can buy it for developers...Waiting for this,too...

Guillaume Piolat · Post by **Guillaume Piolat** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:35 am

AAX is the top requested feature for me but deferred until I'm 90% sure the sales will cover this price. Apple asks $99 for such certificate.

tunca · Post by **tunca** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:53 am

Guillaume Piolat wrote:AAX is the top requested feature for me but deferred until I'm 90% sure the sales will cover this price. Apple asks $99 for such certificate.

I asked AVID about AAX.They told me that PACE giving sign tool for free.Contacted with PACE and now waiting answer.

Talked with some developers and they told me that it's free.No fee.

But still i'm not sure.Waiting answer from PACE.

stratum · Post by **stratum** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:04 pm

A sign tool is a computer program and may be free. A digital signature/certificate is a cryptographic key or key pair and isn't free unless you create it yourself. You can create your own signatures for testing but they cannot be verified by a 3rd party, and protools may not recognize them.

When did you get AAX/RTAS SDK?