LUNA 2.0 is compatible with some ARA-enabled VST3 plug-ins. This article lists all of the ARA plug-ins that are compatible with LUNA, along with additional workflows and information.
What is ARA and what are ARA-enabled plug-ins?
An ARA-enabled plug-in is an audio plug-in that uses the Audio Random Access (ARA) technology, which allows it to seamlessly and instantly communicate with a host Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Unlike traditional plug-ins that can only process audio in real time, ARA plug-ins have direct access to the project's audio data, enabling features like instant pitch correction, timing alignment, and other manipulations without rendering or playback loops.
Which plug-ins are currently ARA-enabled and compatible with LUNA?
The table below lists ARA-enabled plug-ins that are tested and supported, working but unsupported, and others that are not currently compatible with LUNA.
| Manufacturer & Plug-In | Version | Status |
| Celemony Melodyne | 5.4.2.006 | Supported.
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| Noiseworks DynAssist | 2.2.0 | Supported. |
| Synchro Arts ReVoice Pro | 5.1.30 | No reported issues. Legacy version 4 is not supported. |
| Synchro Arts RePitch | 1.4 | No reported issues. |
| Synchro Arts VocAlign | 6.1.30 | Limited testing. No reported issues. |
| Waves Sync | 16 | Limited testing. No reported issues |
| Steinberg Spectralayers | 12.0.20 | Known Issue: Spectralayers data fails to import between sessions when using Import Session Data. Render ARA changes before importing. |
| Steinberg WaveLab | 12.0.51 | Known Issues:
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| Acon Digital Acoustica | 7.7.8
| Known Issue on Windows: Acoustica playhead position doesn’t update when clicked in the LUNA timeline. Note that this issue occurs on Windows in other DAWs as well. |
| Dreamtonics Synthesizer V | 2.1.1 | Currently only compatible in ARA Bridge mode. |
| iZotope RX | N.A. | Not currently compatible. Please contact Izotope support to request LUNA be added to RX ARA-supported DAWs. |
| Antares Auto-Tune Pro | N.A. | Not currently compatible. |
Important Note: ARA-enabled plug-ins that are not listed in the table above are currently unsupported.
Are there any limitations to using ARA-enabled plug-ins in LUNA?
Yes, when using ARA-enabled plug-ins, some constraints and workflows exist. These are listed below:
- As is true in all DAWs that support ARA, ARA plug-ins cannot co-exist with traditional algorithmic Time Compression Expansion (TCE) warping. This means that you cannot simultaneously use Polyphonic / Monophonic / Varispeed warpings, LUNA Poly, or LUNA Razor Blade AND any ARA plug-in. This also prevents Clip Pitch and ARA functionality from co-existing.
- Two ARA plug-ins cannot co-exist on the same track. For example, this means you cannot use Melodyne and VocAlign at the same time and keep the data dynamic.
- Clip Gain and Fades can co-exist with ARA.