Are you in search of far-out filters, hi-res reverbs and other audio allies?
The PlugIn Zone presents a selection of top-notch companies using Steinberg's popular VST format.

Are you in search of far-out filters, hi-res reverbs and other audio allies? The PlugIn Zone presents a selection of top-notch plug-ins developed by third-party companies using Steinberg's popular VST format as well as regularly introduces new and professional software instruments and audio effects that perfectly complement your Steinberg software.

Steinberg

VST Plug-in (64-bit): C: Program Files Common Files Steinberg VST2 Ensuring your DAW is using the correct plug-in location. Some DAWs have different default locations to scan for plugins. If you have installed a plugin (like Equator) and can’t seem to access it from your DAW, check the DAW’s settings to ensure that it is looking in the. VST effect or VST instrument plug-ins normally have their own installation application. Read the documentation or readme files before installing new plug-ins. When you scan for newly installed plug-ins or relaunch Cubase, the new plug-ins are shown on the VST effect or VST instrument selectors, respectively. Plugin companies usually ask where you want to save the plugin (.dll,.vst, component) in the beginning of their installer. If you’re not sure where it saved to, try searching these locations below plugins often default to saving in these locations. PC: C: Program Files VSTPlugins C: Program Files Steinberg VSTPlugins C: Program Files. Make sure the VSTs are in 'VST2' (2.4) format and 64-bit, and are located in any of the following folders: Under Windows:C:Program FilesVSTpluginsC:Program FilesSteinbergVSTpluginsC. Make sure the VSTs are in 'VST2' (2.4) format and 64-bit, and are located in any of the following folders: Under Windows:C: Program Files VSTpluginsC: Program Files Steinberg VSTpluginsC. A VST 3 Plug-in should be installed at specific folder location, the following tables specify these predefined locations for different operating system. VST 3 doesn't require a Plug-in registration like it.

After inventing the VST standard, we went on with the development of new VST instruments and effects. Come and see!

Arturia

Founded in Grenoble (France) in 1999, Arturia focuses on accurately emulating legendary analog synthesizers.

Blue Cat Audio is known for its high-end audio effects and innovative analysis tools that transform digital audio workstations into a professional processing environment.

Brainworx

Brainworx is an innovative manufacturer of hi-end audio plugins, focusing on mastering applications and M/S tools (for recording, mix and mastering purposes). The best-known tool is bx_digital, which has become a “standard” for M/S mastering.

elysia

elysia is a joint venture of creative audio enthusiasts who have a clearly defined objective: the development and production of high-quality and innovative audio solutions featuring that certain something.

FabFilter

Holland-based FabFilter is known for its innovative, great sounding software synthesizers and effects plug-ins, offering great value for money.

Flux:: sound and picture development is a French company, focused on creating innovative software tools for the post-production and audio mastering industry.

IOSONO is an innovative provider of 3D audio solutions for cinemas, themed entertainment locations as well as for live events of any kind.

iZotope

iZotope is a research-driven audio technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. iZotope focuses on developing innovative audio technology for professional and consumer applications.

Line 6

Line 6 is an amp modeling pioneer and leading manufacturer of studio- and stage-standard gear including amplifiers, effects, effect processors, recording interfaces and software.

NuGen Audio

NuGenAudio began in 2004 when founders Paul Tapper and Jon Schorah discovered a shared passion for music and innovative design. Since that time, NuGenAudio released have a dozen award-winning products such as EQ, Dynamics, Audio Analyser and Stereo Positioning.

PSP develops world-class audio effect and processor plug-ins. Critically acclaimed by the press, musicans and engineers alike, the Polish company continues to spread their simple yet effective credo: it's the sound that counts!

Softube

Founded in 2003 in Sweden, Softube AB develops mathematical models and DSP algorithms for audio software. It emulates vintage tube and transistor preamplifiers, amplifiers and loudspeakers, also engaging in creating great sounding studio effects.

Solid State Logic

SSL´s native Duende plug-ins provide the superior precision, advanced feature set and legendary tonal characteristics of SSL console products in affordable plug-in form.

Sonnox is a leading designer of high quality audio processing plug-ins. Oxford Plugins are used by professionals all over the world for a wide range of audio applications, from music to broadcast and post production.

SPL

SPL is one of the best-known manufacturers of analog hi-end audio products, for more than 20 years now. SPL software is a new department within SPL, aiming to make all the “SPL classics” (Transient Designer, Vitalizer, etc.) available for the DAW user.

The experts at the German software company Synapse Audio, formerly known as Sonic Syndicate, have been developing music software applications since 1998, one of their main focuses being high quality soft synths.

VirSyn

The German software house VirSyn, a leading developer of virtual synths and effects, is one of the head-start companies to provide plug-ins in the latest VST3 format by Steinberg.

Vienna Symphonic Library

The innovative, research-driven music software and sample library developer based in Vienna, Austria, is constantly striving to improve on the concept of virtual orchestral music production with special regard to authenticity and ease of use. Up to now, more than 1.5 million samples have been recorded and published in several Vienna Instruments collections.

Voxengo

Voxengo offers you high quality professional audio plugins: VST plugins, and sample rate converters, for Windows and Mac OS X computers. Our goal is to provide user-friendly, robust, and efficient solutions for audio and music production, including mastering and surround sound. Voxengo professional audio plugins will empower your creativity and help improve the quality of your stereo and surround sound audio and music productions.

Waves

Waves' award-winning audio processor plug-ins are the standard technology for thousands of audio professionals in content creation. The current product line includes over 90 processors that have been embraced by the audio industry in music production, film, post, and broadcast.

Zynaptiq creates plug-ins based on artificial intelligence technologies for restoration and creative applications in music, post-pro and broadcast. Among their award-winning products is the well-known UNVEIL de-reverberation processor.

By Fabien Schivre, Shane Johnson

Audio plugins are meant to run inside so called audio plugin hosts like Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One, Ableton Live, Fruity Loops, Wavelab, etc.
Installing audio plugins can be a confusing effort, especially without prior experience. They come in many formats and their installation process differs from conventional stand-alone applications.
This article illustrates the installation and registration process in detail, both for Windows and Mac operating systems.

Accessing the Latest Installers

Freeware products can be downloaded directly from the official product pages. Accept the terms and download will begin.
Paid software products come in two variants, the demo edition and the full edition. Demo download links can be directly downloaded from official product pages. These have the restriction of being incapable of recall, our demos generally cannot be registered, only full editions can.
To access the full edition, log into your customer area and download from there. If you’ve installed the demo before, then make sure to install the full edition on top (it overwrites the demo edition).

Installation via Windows Installer (Recommended)

  1. Download and double click the Setup.exe file.
  2. Run through the installer, making sure the plugin path is correctly set for your machine (the VST2 directory in particular).
  3. Launch your host application and run a plugin folder rescan. Some hosts do this automatically.

Manual Installation on Windows (Experienced Users)

  1. Unpack the “no installer” zip file.
  2. Copy the binaries you intend to install into your system’s plugin directories (see bottom of this page for a detailed listing).
  3. Launch your host application and run a plugin folder rescan. Some hosts do this automatically.

Chorus free vst. macOS Installation

  1. Double click the “dmg” file.
  2. Drag and drop the format specific binaries into their appropriate system directories.

(If that doesn’t work on your system, try opening the target folder, and dragging into it instead)

Product Registration

To register your product, simply launch the plugin in your favorite host. A small banner should appear, asking you to register.

Click this banner, and the product registration page will appear:

This window can also be accessed by clicking the small gear icon in the plugin toolbar and selecting the “registration” page.
There are two registration procedures to choose from:

  • Offline Registration
    Using a previously downloaded key file, as offered under your library.
  • Online Registration
    Entering your customer username and password, the key will be downloaded and installed automatically.

After successful registration, the banner won’t appear anymore. Time for work and fun!
If it keeps appearing though, then something probably isn’t right with your registration. If in doubt, customer support will sort it out for you.
If you don’t see this banner or the registration page, then you probably have the demo version installed. Make sure to install the full edition instead, as offered under your customer area.

Exporting and Importing User Presets and Preferences

The “Local Data” page allows for viewing, deleting, exporting or importing your personal settings, user-presets and registrations (optional). To access it, click the small gear icon in the toolbar to open the settings window, then select “Local Data”.

Default Audio Plugin Locations

macOS

Windows

Vst Plugin Folder Windows 10

Windows 64bit Locations for 32bit Audio Plugins