

While the newer VST3 format has a dedicated installation path all VST3 plug-ins must comply with, the VST2 standard does not know an obligatory folder. 32-bit and 64-bit plug-ins share the same location and manufacturers usually stick with the default paths defined by Apple and the VST3 standard. The installation path of a plug-in depends on several factors:įortunately, on Mac OS X/macOS many of these possibilities do not apply. An installed plug-in is missing in your VST host application or you just wonder where your VST plug-ins (virtual instruments and effects) are located? This article provides detailed information on VST plug-in installation paths on Mac OS X and macOS.Ĭlick here to switch to VST plug-in locations on Windows.Ĭlick here to switch to Locations of internal Cubase and Nuendo plug-ins.įirst of all, it is important to understand that not all VST plug-ins are being installed into the same folder.
