How to install a VST plugin in Windows

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In this video, we'll show you how you can drag and drop a .dll file for a VST plugin to install it on your Windows Music Computer running Windows 7.
Depending on your host application, this could be setup differently, but most of the time, your VST plugins will be on your c:\ drive in the Program files directory.
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I can’t believe this helped 11 years later, thanks so much

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Wow can't believe this helped me 9 years after upload xD cheers

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Did u install your vst with utorent?

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Me too lol

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Yes lol

[@faustanoreikaite9954]

Thank you so much...! Even though that this is posted 7 years ago. It was the only video which helped me to finally fix all my plugins...

[@YEAHKINDAGAMES]

Oh god the throwback to 2011
I did need this tho

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[@evanmbeats1774]

Thank you sir!! Finally i found someone who shows how to do every step. I would never be able to find my vst's but after this video i was able to download them and add them to my daw

[@Eyuelin]

Thanks this helped 11 years later

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This is exactly what I was looking for. Rare on the tube. Thanks, man. Good work.

[@Obedia]

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@@Obedia wow you responded after 8 years, good job

[@alexbeausejour9954]

Shoutout to this 2011 video for helping me solve a 2022 problem

[@Amanda-yl1oz]

Thank you so much. Small issues like this can be so hard to find a solution for and luckily it didn't take long till I found your video and it fixed my problem. It was trying to scan the wrong folders and I ended up making a folder and naming it myself so I can direct all my plugins there. And have Ableton automatically scan that folder for new plugins

[@Obedia]

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THE ONLY video that I've come across so far about this which I've actually found to be usefull
Thankyou so much

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Thanks, Brian! You're still helping guys like me out a decade later!

[@Obedia]

For sure!

[@muttnaughton9223]

I can't thank you enough. The vst folder program files x86 vs program file. 64bit was my issue. Hours of doing the right procedure and it not working I was loosing It. It works perfectly now. You Rock! Thank you

[@chapterchatter]

Oh my god, I've been bamboozled by this for the past 2 hours and I was really getting on my nerves. understand that you probably wont read this and that the video was posted 9 years ago, but bro, ur a lifesaver.

[@Obedia]

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[@benfrolic4596]

I don’t comment much on UA-cam but this video is by far the most straightforward and simple tutorial on how to do this on all of UA-cam

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[@friendly_fiddler]

Awesome video. Concise, articulate, and deeply informative.

[@iamalphaandomegamusic2618]

Thank you so much man, I have deleted a lot of plugins that didn't have a setup, you are a life saver man👊

[@Obedia]

you got it, thank you for watching!

[@demarmusic2569]

this is probably one of the best videos ever made its still use full !!!!!

[@richarddeese1991]

Thank you! This is the ONLY video I've found that actually explains this - rather than assuming that if I don't already know all this stuff, then I'm obviously not cool enough to deserve the information! (Which is odd, because I've been programming computers on & off since the early 80s, & I'm NOT stupid - I'm just not familiar with these programs & how they work. Thanks again! Rikki Tikki.

[@reginaldworthington7558]

This is great Brian. Good to see so many getting the help they needed over so many years now! I’m here to try and figure out what to do with the .MSE files that come with a lot of VSTs in a separate folder nested in with the VST. I believe they carry the actual sound info but not sure where they need to be stored when doing a manual install? Thanks if you can help!

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[@user-fk4gm3hx7j]

OMG BRO 12 YRS LATER AND HELPED ME WAY MORE THAN THE ONES THAT ARE 5 MONTHS AGO BRO I FINALLY GOT GENNY VST THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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This really helped me i was trying to find out how but some of the videos weren’t working for me. But this one truly did so thank you.

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[@eddiezamora1986]

Thanks man it did help a lot. Im getting back into making music been away for 2 years still got all my plugins and projects they were in my old pc just got a laptop so this really helped a lot i been a lil rusted threw all this years, i was trying to remember thanks again bro!!

[@pachirisugirl7204]

the only helpful video on youtube with this information, and its now the year 2021, crazy how this was uploaded in 2011. thank you

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bro u helped me in 2021 with this...loved how you explained

[@lrperformances1911]

You have just saved my life man, thank you for doing this video

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[@Obedia]

Thank you, please do!

[@Obedia]

Make sure sonar is set to scan the folder the plugin is in.

[@Talos4]

This is very helpful"" I was having trouble finding my plugins and which folder to install them in. Thanks

[@ChazSeamus28]

Yeah... I have a plugin mess on my PC

[@pogijuice]

thank you my friend. you were the only person on this video that i got a real answer above everybody elses' videos. i know how to click on vst instruments and there it is, it's the "How to install a VST plugin in Windows into the DAW station" was the difficult part. thank you thank you thank you. you sir are subscribed!

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[@damodrummer1]

Perfect, plugin up and running.Thanks for the help

[@sabycty]

Thanks - I was trying to use Air Hybrid 3 (free with Akai MPK Mini2) along with Ableton on a Win 10 PC and this is exactly what I needed. It got installed in the Steinberg Folder. So all I did was to goto Ableton > Options > Preferences > Plugins & change the Folder location. Cheers

[@Obedia]

You're very welcome!

[@Quechanwarrior]

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[@modhawi4937]

Nice job man, seems like soft soft has gotten a lot more complex since the fruity loops days that I rember. Very helpful, thank you.

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Still a relevant video. Thank you.

[@will5772]

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[@Obedia]

Make sure the plugins are in a folder that cubase scans.

[@lar57jsy]

Thanks! I didn't realize about the x86 being for 32 bit also.

[@JimJuno]

I think its time to start organizing the trainwreck that is called documents... thank you for bringing clarity. Happy holidays man!

[@HB-01]

this was great. thank you!

[@TheJTK123]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE I HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING

[@Obedia]

Are you sure audition is looking at your VST directory where your VSTs are installed?

[@TheArachnid]

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!

[@Swordonator]

Yo can you select the plugin for your mic input? Im tryna get it to go through the plugin and have the plugin as the mic output

[@TheArachnid]

@@Swordonator I'm pretty sure plugins are mostly for after you've already recorded something. So, if you record something with your mic, you can then put the plugin over the audio for the desired effect.

[@tabbrown0512]

Excellent tutorial video. Thanks.

[@jaygigz9680]

thanks man still works in 2020

[@Obedia]

You could always create one, sure! Any folder is fine.

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Thank you so much. Saved my day in 2021

[@elomani1_]

I think it wasnt confusing.. and was easy as water drops.
Thanks bro

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Thank you so much!!! It did work and took less than 5 minutes!

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Thank u bro took me 7 days to figure this out

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Dude I've been trying to find a video this descriptive thanks for also saying why

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[@lanslater]

Audition 3.0 (and CS2) asks for a bit more like for instance scanning for and enabling plugins after what OT indicates up there which certainly is daunting as I didnt know if my actions were going to feck up my pc altogether but it worked out as I can see the added vst gear is ready to rock

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Great Help. Thank you!

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Thanks very much man, it worked perfectly🤛

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OMFG! Thank you this really helped!

[@Obedia]

@cochi256 have you rescanned your VSTs in reaper? Do you have the appropriate VST version installed for your version of Reaper, such as 32/64 bit?

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Thanks Brian.

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and i wish you good luck with your future endeavors ❤

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Hey Brian Quick question how did you pull up the override page??.

[@mizaron1]

Thanks for the vid I need help in getting all of my vst's organized in one place. My computer is like my brain there is stuff everywhere.

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thanks man this vid helped out a lot

[@naomichannel932]

thank you- wow its been 9 years lol ok btw rlly thank you XD i cant stop

[@Obedia]

Thanks!

[@memorexdrc]

Need help! Beginner here, do I just make a new folder in program files to move the plugins into? Downloaded a zip file but Reaper doesn't detect the VST in preferences

[@user-lu3et3fo9p]

Thank you so much!

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[@Obedia]

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Simply explained👍

[@franzitaduz]

Trying to get Spitfire VSTs in an M1. This may help.

[@Tashosugar18]

This help me 13 years later!!!! ROUND OF APPLAUSE!!!!

[@davepowell4740]

Hi Brian
I’ve done exactly as you’ve shown me
I down loaded keyzone piano vst
And is in programme files as a dll file
The thing is when I boot up Cubase 5 it’s not under vst instruments
Although it went through initialising
I’ve check the signal path also and I think it’s set right
But no joy
Wondering if you could suggest something
Regards Dave

[@TheBinaryWolf]

Thanks...nice and clear!

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[@brutalpigsqueal8323]

So when you install a plug in from the internet for free can you put it in the Steinberg folder or do we have to make a VST folder and whenever we install a vst we have to put it all in there i still dont understand this plug in stuff and what is d.ll what does that even mean

[@lassebang]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks alot !!

[@Obedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@ut1004bp]

I having issue with my only 3 party VST plugin, Izotope Nectar Elements Plugin not populating with my Ableton live 9 lite seems under my C/programX86 folder, I didn't see a VST label, and maybe even a Steinburg labeled file (but will need to double check) I think its recommended that I don't drag or cut/copy over from a current folder, but to remove and reload the Plugin in the appropriate folder from a clean start (yikes) Have rescan , and set up current pathway (C/program files > x86 default location), still no plugin.

[@ADawg]

This was super helpful thanks so much, I had a bit of trouble because my VST folder wasnt in program files but I was able to locate it because I had previously installed serum. I don't know shit about computers so this stuff is challenging for me, thanks a bunch!!

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[@zer0belowfreezing]

It's gonna say that because it is a system folder. You can turn it off in your UAC settings I believe.

[@jerylamare9122]

Thanks you so much, I didn't actually know that program files (x86) was for 32 bit.... Live saver 🙌 ❤

[@Obedia]

Glad I could help!

[@WispresCribb]

thank u so much. it really helped

[@BenThomasMTF]

How do you re scan with windows

[@lucasvieira1805]

you scan in the configurations inside the daw.

[@jms3music]

Very useful video!

[@II-vk6lk]

Move these plug-ins to the "Plug-Ins (Unused)" folder?

[@bukol_gaming]

Bro do you have tutorial how to install keyzone??