So I just got my first macbook pro, first thing I did was install Ableton and some VSTs. In Live's preferences if I click Browse for custom VST folder it shows me this:. Jan 17, 2017 In this video we explain how to administer your VST plug-ins in Ableton Live on Windows computers. 'How Can I Check the Version Number of My Installed Native. Mac; Windows; Mac. Live files are usually stored in three locations, the Application Support, Caches and Preferences folders contained within the user level Library on Mac (Macintosh HD/Users/your username/Library): Open Finder. Click 'Go' on the menu bar. Press and hold the “option/alt” key. Click the 'Library' shortcut which appears. Make sure that the VST Plug-In Custom Folder is set to the same file path where you installed the Plug Ins, C:Program Files(x86)VSTPlugins or C:Program FilesVST Plugins (depending on if you're using 32/64 bit versions).Note that Ableton Live 10+ only supports 64-bit meaning the plug-in path should be set to where this content is located. Generally most plugins come with installers but generally default location is. Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ (AU.component file extension).
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Mac OS
- Click on Live in the main menu and select Preferences
- Select the File Folder tab and make sure Audio Units are enabled, click to Rescan if the Audio Unit list is not automatically updated. If you are using the VST-version, make sure that the VST path is set to your VST folder, and that you have enabled VST2.
- Close the Preferences window, your XLN Audio plug-ins will now be available in the plug-ins list in the top left.
- Double click or drag the desired plug-in into Ableton Live.
Watch the video below for a visual guide:
Windows
- Open up the XLN Audio Online Installer and click on the Advanced button in the top section.
- Go to the VST32 or VST64 tab depending on how you are running Ableton Live.
- Make note of the plug-in installation path or feel free to change it if you use a custom path for your plug-ins.
- Launch Ableton Live, click on the Options menu and select Preferences.
- Select the File Folder tab, click the Browse button, navigate to the plug-in path and click OK, keep in mind that our plug-ins are VST2 so that will need to be enabled.
- Make sure the that the VST Plug-in Custom Folder option is enabled and close the Preferences window.
- Your XLN Audio plug-ins will now be available in the plug-ins list in the top left, double click or drag the desired plug-in into Ableton Live.
Multiple Vst Folders Ableton
Watch the video below for a visual guide: