How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

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emrald8020
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How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by emrald8020 » Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:10 pm

Hi everyone! It’s been weeks that I can’t install plugins on my Ableton Live 11,I have to admit that I’m quite ignorant with computer so also the easiest thing seems difficult to me ahah.
So please someone can explain to me how to install them,I have a 64 bit Windows 10 computer if that helps
I know that dll files are fundamental but the problem is that when I install some vst I don’t have any dll file

miyaru
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by miyaru » Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:19 am

What do you want to install?

Only 64 bit plugins are supported

Vst2 and Vst3 have different folders

Vst3 folders should not be replaced, otherwise it won't work

If you know the location of your Vst2 folder direct Live to it in the preference pane!

And most of all read manuals to find out what is going on!!!! :mrgreen:
Greetings from Miyaru.
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emrald8020
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by emrald8020 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:56 pm

I was trying to install Ample Guitar M II and obviously I downloaded the 64 bit version,during the installation I directed it on the folder that I created for my vst and it appears,then I put that folder as my favourite on Ableton but it doesn’t appear on there,I tried several times but probably I forgot a step but I don’t know which

Mark Williams
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by Mark Williams » Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:32 pm

You need to set that folder in Ableton preferences and scan it, should then show up in your plugins list in Abletons browser.
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by miyaru » Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:40 pm

And you can use "ALT" key pressed while clicking the scan button, to force Live to scan them all!
Greetings from Miyaru.
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by emrald8020 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:40 pm

I know,I already did it but it doesn’t work,the problem is that in that folder I don’t have any .dll file and I don’t know how to have it,I install the plugin but I don’t have any .dll file,do you know how to solve it?

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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by Mark Williams » Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:29 pm

emrald8020 wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:40 pm
I know,I already did it but it doesn’t work,the problem is that in that folder I don’t have any .dll file and I don’t know how to have it,I install the plugin but I don’t have any .dll file,do you know how to solve it?
Maybe you need to learn basics of installing products where YOU want them, not let the installers do their own thing. That way, YOU know where the .dll file is.
Live 11, M1 Mac Mini, Push 2, Scarlett 18i20 & ADA8200, Softube Console 1 Mk2, Deepmind12, Hydrasynth, Cobalt 8M, Moog Subsequent 25, IK Uno Synth Pro, Plethora X3, Nord Drum 3P

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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by miyaru » Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:00 pm

Mark Williams wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:29 pm
emrald8020 wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:40 pm
I know,I already did it but it doesn’t work,the problem is that in that folder I don’t have any .dll file and I don’t know how to have it,I install the plugin but I don’t have any .dll file,do you know how to solve it?
Maybe you need to learn basics of installing products where YOU want them, not let the installers do their own thing. That way, YOU know where the .dll file is.
Uninstall your plugins. Reïnstall them, look where the software is going to place them. On forehand you can create a folder say C:\VST.

Let the installer place your, and be aware only VST2 plugins in there.... VST3 have their own specific location wich you should not change.

Point Ableton Live to this C:\VST folder and you should be fine......... :wink:
Greetings from Miyaru.
Prodaw i7-7700, 16Gb Ram, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen, ESI M4U eX, Reason 12, Live Suit 10, Push2, Presonus Eris E8 and Monitor Station V2, Lexicon MPX1,
Korg N1, Yamaha RM1x :mrgreen:

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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by miyaru » Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:20 am

And another happy guy who asked for help and doesn't respond anymore........ 8O
Greetings from Miyaru.
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Korg N1, Yamaha RM1x :mrgreen:

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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by Mark Williams » Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:18 pm

Yep, doesnt give much appciation or enthusiasm to those that try to help others.
Live 11, M1 Mac Mini, Push 2, Scarlett 18i20 & ADA8200, Softube Console 1 Mk2, Deepmind12, Hydrasynth, Cobalt 8M, Moog Subsequent 25, IK Uno Synth Pro, Plethora X3, Nord Drum 3P

miyaru
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Re: How to install plugins in Ableton Live 11?

Post by miyaru » Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:02 pm

Mark Williams wrote:
Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:18 pm
Yep, doesnt give much appciation or enthusiasm to those that try to help others.
I rest my case........ :cry:
Greetings from Miyaru.
Prodaw i7-7700, 16Gb Ram, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen, ESI M4U eX, Reason 12, Live Suit 10, Push2, Presonus Eris E8 and Monitor Station V2, Lexicon MPX1,
Korg N1, Yamaha RM1x :mrgreen:

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