Installing a VST without the aid of an executable file is easily enough done, if you know how.
If you’ve ever downloaded a file in zip or rar fromat or as a *dll file and not know what to do then this guide is for you.
The second approach is useful for users who want to use existing LV2s in a VST plugin-host. Specifically: If a.bundle file exists in the same dir as the VST, only load lv2 bundle(s) specified in the file (dirs relative to lv2vst.dll, one per line). A list of bundles can alternatively be specified at compile-time and hard-coded. Under 'Preferences', select the 'File Folder' menu. Click the 'Browse' button next to 'VST Plug-In Custom Folder'. Select the folder you would like Ableton to use for VST Plug-Ins. Confirm that the 'Use VST Plug-In Custom Folder' option is turned on, and the file path listed under 'VST Plug-In Custom Folder' leads to the folder you just selected. 32-bit plug-ins on 64-bit Windows: C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesVST2. Any other folder your VST host application is scanning during startup by default is also suitable. But, to keep plug-in installations independent from a specific VST host release, never install plug-ins into the program folder of the VST host application or any other.
I’m taking the presumption that you do not know what a zip or rar file is just for the benefit of those that don’t.
As an abbreviation for 'Virtual Studio Technology,' the.vst extension also occurs as a label for VST Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) plugins on the Apple Mac OS X operating system. Here, the.vst extension is assigned to directories, not files. A co-worker may email you a diagram in the VST format or you may discover old VST diagrams on your computer. Whatever the case may be, you can open and view VST drawing templates with File Viewer Plus. You can also use the program to convert the drawings to the PDF, JPEG, or PNG formats. Learn more about VST files at FileInfo.com →.
This little guide should ring true for most DAWs, In this case I know it works for Sonar, Reaper and Cubase.
For each VST instrument or effect that you install Sonar and Reaper require that you scan afterwards to find knew plugins. Cubase I’m not sure about.
[—-Tools—-]
Winrar is a small software program that allows you to uncompreess files, most VSTs come in *.zip or *. rar format winrar can open both types of file and it’s very easy to use. Download it here.
[—-Where—-]
Once you’ve installed winrar you’re next job is to locate your VST folder, if you’ve installed Cubase then it’s almost definitely C:Program FilesSteinbergVstplugins
Go to my computer, click on C: drive and navigate to that folder and see if it’s there, if not then see if there’s a VST Plugins folder in C:Program Files.
These are the two standard places to look.
[Tip:If you have two hard drives or partitions it’s an idea to create a folder here and add it to your DAWs vst folder list.]
[—-Install VST—-]
Hopefully you have a VST plugin instrument or effect that you’ve recently downloaded from the internet.
This file if downloaded as a zip or rar file should now be opened with winrar.
Step 1: Winrar: Select file to extract,
Winrar: Click Extract to Button,
Destination path: If you know your destination folder then you can type that here, example;
C:Program FilesSteinbergVstplugins,
If you’re not sure then use the navigation window to locate your plugins folder,
Click ok,
You should now have a nice new VST plugin extracted to your VST folder.
Fire up Sonar, Sonar will automatically scan your vst folder for you.
Reaper should do the same.
[Fini]
Can Vst Work On Mac
If you’re not sure how to use VSTs then the following articles may be of some help,
Midi and Vst Instrument Setup(sonar)
How to add Vst Instrument(sonar)
Setting Up A Drum VSTi Reaper
Install VST – Reaper
Reaper – VST fx setup – Insert
Organize Reaper VST folders
Here is all what you need to install VST plugins on yourmachine
Read first!
VST plugins are notstandalone softwares. They need a 'host' in order to be managed and tocommunicate from one plugin to another.
The best known of VST hosts is 'Cubase' from Steinberg, but if you want to use a free one, you candownload it from the list below:
| Mac | PC |
|---|---|
| HostX from mmTurner | Maize Studio |
| AU Lab from Apple | Mini-Host from Toby Bear |
| Kil2 from Fredrik Olofsson | SAVIHost from Hermann Seib |
| MultiVST Shell from Lone Roger | VSTHost from Hermann Seib |
| Ouroboros | Bidule from Plogue Art |
| Ugly VSTi interface from RefuseSoftware | Psycle from Psycledelics community |
| Bidule from Plogue Art | Arguru from Arguru Softwares |
To allow those VST hosts to work, your PC must have an ASIOdriver. If it is not the case and you get a 'No ASIO driver!' message,you must first download ASIO4ALL which should solve theproblem.
About free VST hosts, we prefer VSTHost from Hermann Seib which is very light and efficient.
Installing plug-ins
Maner can change from one host to another.
The first thing to do after the download is to expand(uncompress) the files.
- If the file is in .zipformat and you've got a PC, this will be very simple: simply press theright button of your mouse on the file. You'll get a menu with an'expand' function.
- If the file is in .rar,you must have an expander supporting this format. If you don't, you candownload RarZilla which is free and perfectfor that.
- If the file is .exe, this is an auto-installer. Simply double-clic and it and follow instructions.
How To Use Dll Vst On Mac
filesWhen the plugin is expanded, you must drop it into the VST dedicatedfolder of the host. When it's done, the plugin must appear into the'effects' or 'VST' menu of the host.
Converting .dll Vst Files To .vst For Mac
- For WaveLab: C:ProgramFilesWaveLabPlug-ins
- For Cubase: C:Program FilesSteinbergVstplugins.
- Mini-Host: anywhere is your plugin, choose 'LoadVST Plugin...' in the 'VST' menu
- VSTHost: anywhere is your plugin,choose 'NewPlugin' in the 'File' menu
- Audacity: C:Program FilesAudacityPlug-Ins
Audacity is not natively abble to run VST. You mustfirst upgrade it: - Go to http://audacityteam.org/vst, clicon VST-Enabler-0.1.3.zipand record the file (33 Ko) on your machine.
- Double-clic on the file to see its content. Clic on VSTEnabler.dll, and enter Ctrl + C.
- With Windows, open the C:Program FilesAudacityPlug-Insfolder and enter Ctrl + V