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Software FAQ
The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.
- If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
- The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
- VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.
With a Plugin Installer
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Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
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When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:
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- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
- C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
- C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
- C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.
- If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
- After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.
Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer
- Download the VST Plugin.
- Unzip the VST file.
- Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder
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- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/
4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.
Software FAQ
The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.
- If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
- The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
- VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.
With a Plugin Installer
-
Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
-
When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:
-
- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
- C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
- C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
- C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.
- If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
- After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.
Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer
- Download the VST Plugin.
- Unzip the VST file.
- Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder
-
- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/
4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.
Software FAQ
The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.
- If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
- The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
- VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.
With a Plugin Installer
-
Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
-
When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:
-
- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
- C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
- C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
- C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.
- If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
- After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.
Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer
- Download the VST Plugin.
- Unzip the VST file.
- Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder
-
- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/
4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.