
This correctly sorts plugins into their Installed > Effects or Generators category.
Scan for installed plugins - After installing the plugin/s, we recommend the ' Find more plugins + Verify plugins' option. Only use the Plugin Manager to add additional plugin install and search locations if you have a specific and valid reason. NOTE: The best manual method is always to install to one of the default plugin locations for your OS. Install the plugin - We strongly recommend you run the plugin's installer and use its default install location OR for VST/AU plugins without an installer, copy the files to the appropriate folder set in the Plugin Manager > Plugin search paths field. Watch tutorial videos here How to Install VST / AU Plugins (Instruments & Effects) macOS Apple Silicon plugins - Important note for Mac users about plugins under Apple Silicon vs Rosetta 2. VST/AU folders - More detail about where VST/AU plugins are installed on your computer. Audio Unit (AU) plugins - A macOS only format. About 32 vs 64 Bit VST plugins - Please read this section. How to install VST / AU plugins - Instruments & effects.
This page provides step by step instruction on installing VST/AU instruments and effects.