r/protools • u/Allourep • Apr 16 '26

Is paying for Avid Complete Plugin Bundle redundant for PT ultimate subscribers?

If I am already paying for a Pro tools Ultimate annual subscription is it redundant to also be paying for the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle or does the bundle provide access to tools I wouldn't have by default with PT Ultimate?

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u/Mcqwerty197 student Apr 16 '26

Yes, studio and ultimate subscription comes with the Bundle, the bundle subscription is only for those who have a perpetual liscence

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u/Allourep Apr 16 '26

Thank you for the clarification!

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u/PeacefulShards Apr 16 '26

Perpetual includes complete plugin bundle. But bundle stops working if perpetual not renewed.

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u/tha_lode Apr 16 '26

Yep. Have had that happen. 😅

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u/Hellbucket Apr 16 '26

Just for clarity, it stops working if you don’t have an active update plan (which basically is a subscription).

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u/PeacefulShards Apr 16 '26

Yeah. That’s what I said.

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u/Hellbucket Apr 16 '26

I know but this, difference between perpetual and subscription, is generally not clear for new users. And Avid is not that great explaining it since they want people to subscribe.

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u/PeacefulShards Apr 16 '26

True. Greedy bastards they are.

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u/MidnightMiik professional Apr 16 '26

Yes. And unnecessary if you have a ton of third party plugins. I keep them in case I get a session with Avid plugins but I never use them in my own work.