Plugin
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /plug-in/
Also spelled or known as: Plug-in, Audio Plugin, Audio Plug-in
Plural: Plugins
What does Plugin mean? A piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality.
A plugin is a piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality. Plugins usually expand the capabilities of a DAW. Plugins come in different file formats, like VST, AU, and AAX.
Plugins are self-contained pieces of code that can be “plugged in” or you can “plug in” to your DAWs to enhance their functionality.
Plugin synonyms: Preset
Example sentence: “The engineer was describing the plugin to me.”