HT4229 Does Logic Pro or logic express allow me to plug in a Halion VST player or to import and play VST wave files on any other player plugin?

Hi
Can I plug Halion 2 into Logic Pro or Logic Express?  Or another VST player?
I cant find out how....

Logic unfortunately does not support any VST's by themselves. Rather they support AU's (Audio Units). So you cannot plug Halion 2 into Logic easily.
However, I have heard that you can install an AU called Plogue Bidule that allows you to run VST's. It acts as a sort of middle man so that you open the AU that opens the VST. I don't know too much about it, but it appears that they have some content on their website to look at if you are interested.
Hope this information helps!
Ryan

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