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How to Manage VST Plug-Ins with Windows

The way you install your plug-ins can help determine how easy they are to use

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You’ve blown your budget on some kick-ass plug-ins, both processors and instruments, and downloaded scores of public domain goodies from the interwebz. Face it: you have a bad case of plug-initis.

But as the number of plug-ins increases, watch out. Some plug-ins are incompatible with certain programs or systems. Or, a program that used to work fine might hang whenever it tries to load a new plug-in—so you can’t open the program to tell it to ignore the problematic plug. And for some reason, that tempo-synched delay simply refuses to sync . . .

Before matters get out of hand, let’s look at how to raise well-behaved plug-ins. We’ll concentrate on the VST format, but also give a nod to the DirectX plug-ins. I call DirectX a “zombie format” because new development ceased a long time ago after Microsoft lost interest, but they remain relevant and are supported by Sony, Cakewalk, Acoustica, and others.

Fear not - you can download ReaPlugs, a package of FX that includes many of the plug-ins that come with REAPER, for free! General features of ReaPlugs: Support for Windows 98/ME/2K/XP/Vista/W7, WINE. 32bit Reaper: C: Program Files (x86) Vstplugins. Additional Troubleshooting. 1) Ensure the plugin is installed on your system. 2) Ensure the iLok License Manager app is up-to-date on your system. 3) In some cases, you may need to hit 'Clear cache and re-scan VST paths for all plugins'. This will force Reaper to rescan all plugins. Cockos REAPER has long been my preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. It's lightweight (has every feature I need, with nearly unlimited extensibility. On top of that, it's incredibly affordable, with a generous upgrade path, meaning most home and professional users alike can afford it 100% legally. Underneath you can see there are plugins for VST, VSTi, AU, AUI, Js etc. If you know specifically the type of plugin then you could probably go into the that folder. As you can see from the screen shot, in the ‘Filter List’ I have typed ‘had’ and this has brought up all my UAD plugins. I’m looking for a specific plugin.

As REAPER v5.93 introduced Linux-native builds to the popular digital audio workstation, many users are wondering how they can use their favorite Windows-based VST plug-ins in the Linux builds. Fear not, Appuals has the solution. REAPER has no native bridge to run Windows VSTs on Linux, but there are a few third-party tools that will accomplish the job.

CALLING ALL PLUG-INS

VST plug-ins usually reside in a folder called (surprise!) “Vstplugins.” Ideally, you should keep all your VST plug-ins in one folder. If you have multiple programs that support VST plug-ins, point them to this one folder. Usually you can specify a folder where a program should install its plug-ins during the installation process, or via a Preferences or Options page where you can specify the folder’s path.

Because some program’s plug-ins will work with other programs, you might want to specify C:Program FilesCommon Files as an appropriate location to install common shared executable content like plug-ins. For example, C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST3 can be a suitable location for VST3 files; some vendors (including Celemony) put plug-ins in C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST2.

Some programs will instead insist on installing their own plug-ins folder, and reference that. You may be able to simply drag a plug-in from that folder to your main folder, but that doesn’t always work. Move the plug-in, tell your program not to scan the original folder, and see if the program recognizes the plug-in in your main folder. If so, you should be okay but there may also be presets and other elements scattered around. Often, it’s best just to leave any installed folders (Fig. 1), and include them in the scan path. (Also, do a search on “vstplugins”—you might be surprised at how many folders you unearth.)

Fig. 1: In Live’s Preferences menu, like most other hosts, you can specify a path to the VST plug-in folder. Clicking on the browse button can change the path from the default folder.

DirectX plugs can live anywhere, because installing them registers them in the scary Windows Registry. However, you may not know exactly where they are, which can be a hassle if you want to uninstall a troublesome plug-in and there’s no obvious uninstall routine. If you’re a Cakewalk SONAR user, the Plug-In Manager lists your DX plug-ins and shows their file paths, file names, and registry keys; it can also import, export, and manage (delete, rename) plug-in presets.

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WHEN GOOD PLUGS GO BAD

Many programs that host plug-ins scan and initialize them when launched. Often there will be a “status line” that shows each plug’s name as it’s being scanned. Sometimes, though, the program will “freeze” at a particular plug-in.

Don’t panic! Like other software, first check for updates on the web, especially if you’ve changed operating systems. Sometimes that alone fixes the problem. If it doesn’t, with a VST host, look at the status line. Convertir exe en dmg. If it’s stuck on a plug-in name, 99% of the time that will be the plug-in causing the problem. https://newcollections404.weebly.com/blog/lil-herb-computers-instrumental-download. Reboot, go to the Vstplugins folder, then drag the plug-in out of the folder. Now re-launch the program. This time, it won’t hang at the plug-in because the plug-in isn’t there. Hopefully, the program will load completely but if it hangs on another plug-in, remove it too.

After the program loads successfully, quit the program, then drag one of the plug-ins back into the Vstplugins folder and re-launch the program. Often times, the plug-in will now be recognized. Repeat for all the plug-ins you removed. If the program still hangs at a particular plug-in, try re-booting and re-launching. If a problem remains after a few reboots/re-launches, the plug-in may simply be incompatible.

If a particular program is allergic to certain plug-ins, you can:

Create a separate plug-ins folder, drag over copies of all the plug-ins known to work with the program (or re-install if needed), and point the program to this folder.
Disable problematic plug-ins from within the program. For example, Steinberg Wavelab has an Organize Master Section Plug-Ins function under the Options menu where you can “turn off” plug-ins (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2: Wavelab’s plug-in organizer can enable and disable specific plug-ins; it also provides some information about them.

This problem seems less common with DirectX, but if a DX host program hangs on launch while scanning plug-ins, close it and launch again. In almost every time this has happened to me, running the program a couple of times will eventually recognize all the plug-ins. With some programs, you can create different plug-in layouts so that, for example, you could create a set that excludes all DirectX plug-ins (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3: SONAR’s plug-in manager lets you enable or exclude plug-ins. It also furnishes path and registry information, allows exchanging plug-in presets with other SONAR users, and lets you create “layouts” for particular plug-ins—for example, you can create one with only 64-bit plug-ins, and another with particular collections of plug-ins.

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32-BIT PLUG-INS IN A 64-BIT WORLD

People often ask if their favorite 32-bit plug-ins will work with 64-bit programs. The answer is a definitive.maybe. There are two popular “wrappers,