install a plugin on mac? .aaxplugin .component .vst

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somoloco
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install a plugin on mac? .aaxplugin .component .vst

Post by somoloco » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:16 pm

Newbie question, I just downloaded a free plugin, Graillon, and don't know how to add it to Ableton Live. I tried File > Install Pack on both files I downloaded for mac, .aaxplugin , .component , and .vst and none worked. Not sure if that was the right move or what to do.

Stromkraft
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Re: install a plugin on mac? .aaxplugin .component .vst

Post by Stromkraft » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:20 pm

Find your System VST folder(s) and install it using Finder/Explorer to one of these. Sometimes plug-ins comes with installation programs.

System VST Folders needs to be on in preferences as well.

Read more here:

Using VST plug-ins on Windows
Using AU and VST plug-ins on Mac
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