Installation Guide
Simple step-by-step instructions to install VST3 and AU plugins
Quick Overview
1
Download
Download the ZIP file containing your plugin
2
Extract
Unzip and copy to the correct folder
3
Scan
Rescan plugins in your DAW
Windows Installation
VST3 Plugin (.vst3 file)
1
Extract the ZIP file
Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select "Extract All" or use a program like WinRAR/7-Zip
2
Copy the .vst3 file
Copy the plugin file to one of these locations:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\VST3\
3
Rescan in your DAW
Open your DAW and rescan for new plugins (usually in Preferences/Settings)
Troubleshooting
Plugin Not Showing Up?
- Check if the file is in the correct folder
- Rescan plugins in your DAW settings
- Restart your DAW completely
- Check if you need admin permissions
System Issues?
- Ensure your system meets requirements
- Check 32-bit vs 64-bit compatibility
- Try running DAW as administrator
- Check antivirus isn't blocking files
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