YOU GOTTA KEEP 'EM SEPARATEDMost music folks running 64-bit Windows keep their 32-bit and 64-bit plugins in separate folders, and for good reason: Not only are 64-bit and 32-bit binaries not compatible with one another without special bridging logic, but even in the case of DAWs that have built-in bridging support (like Cubase), if your DAW detects two plugin files with the same plugin ID (even if they have different filenames- for example, ValhallaRoom.dll and ValhallaRoom_圆4.dll), that can confuse your DAW and result in unexpected behavior. But before we get started, let's have a quick talk about plugins. These steps should work the same for both version 8 and 9 of Ableton Live Intro, Standard, and Suite.
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#HOW TO USE VST PLUGINS IN ABLETON LIVE 9 MAC OS#
(There's also a Mac OS bridging solution for 32-bit AU plugins, called 32 Lives.) Please note that while this post is specifically about Windows, there is a Mac OS version of jBridge, called jBridgeM. What follows is what I like to consider the ultimate guide to getting jBridge working with Ableton Live.
#HOW TO USE VST PLUGINS IN ABLETON LIVE 9 HOW TO#
It's no secret that the third-party tool jBridge is a popular way to load 32-bit VST plugins in the 64-bit Windows version of Ableton Live- but all of the tutorials I've seen so far (including the one Ableton published) leave out some important steps when describing how to set things up. For more great Ableton tutorials, why not subscribe to this blog and sign up for E-Mail updates! If Sylenth1 is not listed (it should be listed as both AU and VST plug-in!), click 'Live' from the top menu bar and select 'Preferences'. Start up Ableton Live and click the 'Device Plug-in Browser' to display the list of third-party plug-ins. Don't install the standalone and VST versions to the same folder. 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. It's an easy and quick process when you know how. If you want to use plug-ins in Live, they need to be set up first whether it's VSTs or Audio Units (Mac only). If that doesn't work write a thread on the Ableton Forum someone should answer it quick. All the VSTs should be in there, then click ReScan if they are not in there I would re-install. Make sure 'Use VST Plug-In Custom Folder' is set to 'On.' Click the Browse button to the right of 'VST Plug-In Custom Folder.' Macintosh HD (icon) - Library - Audio - Plug-ins - VST.
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In Live 9: Click File Folder on the left side of the preferences window.