Using outboard gear as a plugin in Pro Tools

Pro Tools makes using outboard gear easy. This is a good way to practice using compressors and EQs in the mix or tracking. Studio E has two Empirical Lab Distressors, a Universal Audio 1176 clone, and a Warm Audio Pultec-style EQ. Each of these pieces can be used in tracking or mixdown. If you're not familiar enough to use in tracking, open a practice Pro Tools session and start trying things out.