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mcbogster
Jun 16, 2006, 06:54 AM
Hi I am a One day old mac user having switched from pc's.
I cannot seem to install my vst instruments into the same folder so they are recognised by my sequencer.

i know this is basic stuff, but can any one help?


jblock
Jun 16, 2006, 07:56 AM
Hi I am a One day old mac user having switched from pc's.
I cannot seem to install my vst instruments into the same folder so they are recognised by my sequencer.

i know this is basic stuff, but can any one help?

What sequencer are you using? Many Mac-based sequencers only recognize AU format, not VST. Check your manual, you may just need to put them in a different folder
margotspop
Jun 16, 2006, 08:28 AM
You might also want ot check this out:

http://www.fxpansion.com/product-auadapter-main.php
quigleybc
Jun 16, 2006, 01:25 PM
The majority of Mac apps (logic, Garageband, DP) only work with AU instruments....


Ableton and Cubase will work with VST's

the folder they should be in is:

HD>Library>Music>plugins>VST
mcbogster
Jun 16, 2006, 02:21 PM
The majority of Mac apps (logic, Garageband, DP) only work with AU instruments....


Ableton and Cubase will work with VST's

the folder they should be in is:

HD>Library>Music>plugins>VST


Ihave a few in that folder that ableton recognises and a few that it does not i dont know whay that is.
quigleybc
Jun 16, 2006, 04:31 PM
Ihave a few in that folder that ableton recognises and a few that it does not i dont know whay that is.



All your VST's should be in that folder, there are no exceptions that I know of.

In Ableton, go to Preferances, and "rescan" your VST's/plugins

That should do it.
disconap
Jun 16, 2006, 06:39 PM
This may be a dumb question, but you're not trying to install the same VST instruments that were on your PC, are you? Because as far as I know, they aren't compatible, you need Mac versions (though many of them come on CD/DVD with both versions)...
interpol21
Dec 25, 2007, 05:12 AM
Hi,

I'm new to the Mac scene, and just set up Pro Tools with Addictive Drums, I just transfered over from a PC and was wondering where did all the sample sounds etc. get installed to? I can't find em! I dunno where Mac put em?

Can anyone help me out? whered they go!?

Thanks

-Paolo
dannewell15
Dec 26, 2007, 12:21 PM
is it possible to get additional free vst/au instruments for logic studio 8? Does anyone know any websites?