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Here are 5 video tutorials on how to install VST plugins on Windows, Mac, Reaper, Audacity, or FL Studio.
Our website is packed full of free VST plugins, so we want to provide you with helpful information on how to properly install VST plugins onto your computer.
How to Install VST Plugins on Windows
This video is for general installation of a VST plugin on your Windows computer.
Instructions to install a VST plugin on Windows:
- Download the VST to your computer.
- Unzip the VST file.
- Copy the .dll file to your VST plugin folder. This folder may be named differently for you.
- Rescan your plugin directory in your music software.
- Done!
How to Install VST Plugins in FL Studio 10
This video mentions both FL Studio 10 and FL Studio 9, but I believe the info should work for all versions of FL Studio.
Instructions to install a VST plugin on FL Studio:
- Download the VST to your computer.
- Unzip the VST file.
- Copy the .dll file to your VST plugin folder. This folder may be named differently for you.
- In FL Studio click Channels up top and click the Refresh button to scan your VST plugin folder.
- Look for the new VST plugin you added and check the box next to it.
- Done!
How to Host Windows VST Plugins on a Mac
This video shows you how to run Windows .dll VST plugins. You will need to install the VFX Host Software software on your Mac and also a program called SoundFlower
How to Install VST Plugins in Audacity
Audacity is a great audio editing software.
How to Install VST Plugins to Reaper
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I hope you guys find these tutorials to be helpful.