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.
A) Computer C DRIVE PROGRAM FILES VST PLUGINS b) Computer C DRIVE PROGRAM FILES (x86) VST PLUGINS 3) There is also confusion in the PROGRAM FILES (x86) as there is a STEINBERG folder where some of my plugins automatically file themselves under. This is confusing to me. Welcome to the first official, PWP post launch video. Before we get started with reviews and more tutorials, allow me to show you how my VST Folder / Hard Drive is structured. I highly recommend. It is normally a good idea to create a folder called 'VST' and save all your VST effects there. Once you have downloaded and saved your VST plugin to your chosen VST folder, open WavePad and from the top Effects menu choose 'VST Plugins.' I have Wavepad 6.51 for the MAC. It says that this is the latest version.
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.
This little guide should ring true for most DAWs, In this case I know it works for Sonar, Reaper and Cubase.
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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.
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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
How To Create A Vst Plugin Folder
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.
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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.
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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)How To Create A Vst Plugin Folder FilesSetting Up A Drum VSTi ReaperInstall VST – ReaperReaper – VST fx setup – InsertHow To Make A Vst Plugin FolderOrganize Reaper VST foldersComments are closed.
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