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This page provides step by step instruction on installing VST/AU instruments and effects. The following topics are covered:
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What Plugin Types Are Supported & Where Are They Located?Virtual Studio Technology (VST) Plugins (Windows and macOS)VST is a software interface standard that allows you to load VST software synthesizer and effect 'plugins' in FL Studio. VST is in addition to the FL Studio 'native' plugin format. VST plugins generally come in two types, instruments (VSTi) that are designed to make sound and effects (VST) that are designed to process sound, although some can do both. FL Studio categorizes VST instruments as 'Generators' because some also generate control or note data, rather than sound. VSTs are self-contained programs that 'plug-in' to FL Studio giving you access to a, virtually unlimited, source of new instruments and effects. NOTE: VST format plugins for Windows and macOS are not compatible. Use the correct Windows or macOS installer for your operating system of choice. It is common to find free VST plugins with Windows but no macOS version. Important notes about 32 vs 64 Bit, GUI Scaling & Plugin NamesThe computer music industry has almost completed the process of changing from 32 to 64 Bit software. This has made things a little complicated, what's new :)
Audio Units (macOS only)Audio Units (AU) are an Apple standard tied to Core Audio and so only compatible with FL Studio for macOS. AU is Apple's equivalent to VST. As there are many similarities between the two standards, you can usually find both macOS AU and VST versions of plugins. Some points to consider:
Plugin Default LocationsIf you use the plugins default installer you should not need to worry about the information below. FL Studio will find your plugin in one of the following default locations. This information is provided for installing legacy plugins, without an installer. Choose the appropriate folder based on its VST / AU specification. NOTE: If a plugin is not located, make sure you have selected 'Verify plugins' and 'Rescan previously verified plugins' in addition to installing the plugin to one of the default locations below. DO NOT install plugins to the FL Studio installation folder (...\Image-Line\FL Studio\Plugins\VST). This is a special folder for legacy native FL Studio plugins. WindowsVST 1 and 2 Plugins (.dll):
VST 3 Plugins (.vst3): - NOTE: VST3 plugins must be installed to the exact locations shown below, otherwise they will not be found during a scan.
macOSVST 2 plugins (.vst):
VST 3 Plugins (.vst3):
Audio Unit Plugins (.au):
Custom VST/AU Folders:
NOTE: If you install VST and AU plugins to their default locations, FL Studio will find them automatically! How do I add plugins to FL?In the menu bar, click on Options and select Manage Plugins. The FL Studio Plugin Manager appears. Click on Add path. Navigate to the folder containing your Native Instruments plug-ins and press OK.
How do I install plugins in FL Studio 20?Plug-in Administration in FL Studio 20 (Mac). Open FL Studio.. In the menu bar, click on Options and select Manage Plugins.. The FL Studio Plugin Manager appears. ... . If your NI Plug-Ins are not showing in the FL Studio Plugin Manager list, click on the folder symbol (+) to add a Plugin search path.. How do I manually add plugins to FL Studio?Installing Plugins in FL Studio Summary. Download a compatible VST plugin.. Open FL Studio and find the plugin directories used in the Plugin Manager.. Install your plugin into the correct directories.. Scan for new plugins in FL Studio's Plugin Manager.. Can you add custom plugins to FL Studio?Open the Browser > Plugin database > Generators or Effects to the sub-folder where you would like to add the plugin and select 'Add to plugin database (flag as favorite)' from the plugin wrapper menu (shown below).
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