Introduction to Pro Tools Plug-Ins : Audio Plug-Ins Overview : Plug-In Formats : TDM Plug-Ins

TDM Plug-Ins
(Pro Tools|HD and VENUE Systems Only)
TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) plug-ins provide real-time, DSP-based (“DSP”) processing with Pro Tools HD software on Pro Tools|HD hardware.
TDM plug-in files use the “.dpm” file suffix.
The number and variety of TDM plug-ins that can be used simultaneously in a session are limited only by the amount of DSP available. You can increase available DSP by installing additional cards (such as HD Accel_Core, HD Accel, HD Core, or HD Process cards) in your computer.
TDM plug-ins can also be used with VENUE live console systems. DSP Mix Engine cards can be added to a VENUE FOH Rack or Mix Rack for increased TDM plug-in capability.