Enable Use VST3 Plug-In System Folders to activate your VST3 plug-ins. Enable Use VST2 Plug-In Custom Folder and click Browse to select the location of your VST2 Plug-Ins:ħ.
Note: If you are using a Live version prior to 10.1., you will find it under Preferences → File/Folder → Plug-In Sources.Ħ. Open Preferences → Plug-Ins → Plug-In Sources Likewise, 64-bit plug-ins won't appear in 32-bit versions of Live.ĥ. Note: Live 10 and 11 are only available in 64-bit, so 32-bit plug-ins aren't supported. VST plug-ins (32-bit) : C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTPlugins.VST3 plug-ins: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.VST2 plug-ins: C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins Here are some recommendations for existing folders that you can use: Depending on the plug-In format, you can either install to a default folder and/or to a custom folder of your choice. Don't install the standalone and VST versions to the same folder.ģ. Some plug-ins may also have a standalone version which is separate from the VST version. Download the latest installer file from the plug-in manufacturer's website and run it.Ģ.
How to install and activate VST plug-ins on Windowsġ.