Subject:VST plug-ins

Posted by: Roberto65

Date:7/6/2011 8:56:02 AM

I have SF10 Studio and I wish to install some VST plug-ins (there are several free around the web).
Where should I copy the plug-in dll file in order to let SF "see" it?

Thanks for the answer

Subject:RE: VST plug-ins

Reply by: Steven Myers

Date:7/6/2011 9:48:10 AM

I have SF10, so this is just a guess:

Options|Preferences|VST Effects tab. Here you can specify where you want SF to look for the plug-ins. Or you can just go with the default.

Subject:RE: VST plug-ins

Reply by: rraud

Date:7/6/2011 11:30:56 AM

In all my current and previous PCs, (since SF started supporting VST effects... SF-6 or 7 as I recall) the VST folder(s) resided in the "C:\Program Files" folder. Naming it VST (or something like that) makes it easy for SF to 'find' without any intervention on your part. I suppose (?) you could place it in almost any folder, as long as you enter it in the VST Effects main or alternate search preference.

Subject:RE: VST plug-ins

Reply by: Roberto65

Date:7/6/2011 11:54:46 PM

Thanks.
I created a folder named VST, pointed at it in the Preferences, and copied teh VST dll.
Then, it is necessary to close and re-open SF10 to let it see the new plug-ins.

Subject:RE: VST plug-ins

Reply by: rraud

Date:7/7/2011 7:48:09 AM

"it is necessary to close and re-open SF10 to let it see the new plug-ins?
I would do that. Re-booting your PC would not be a bad idea either, especially if your experiencing abnormalities.

Subject:RE: VST plug-ins

Reply by: Geoff_Wood

Date:7/7/2011 6:15:08 PM

Um, yes. Why didn't you just do that rather that typing a forum message - it would take just a few seconds ?!!!

When you start SF you possibly see the opening dialogue display a message itemising the VSTs being scanned.

cheers

geoff