Studio One | Plug-in Installation Issues (Solved!)

Every once in a while, whenever one downloads and installs a plug-in, for some reason it will not show up in the DAW.
With Studio One there are a few things you can do that will hopefully solve these kinds of issues.
In this video, I talk about three possible solutions.
Keep in mind that Studio One Prime doesn't allow you to add 3rd party plug-ins at all and Studio One Artist allows you to add 3rd party plug-ins only with a special add-on.
CONNECT WITH SUPERCY ONLINE
/ supercymusic
/ supercymusic
/ supercymusic
www.supercy.co

[@xldsyt]

Hey Supercy! THANK YOU MUCHLY!!! The guy at Studio One couldn't help, but you sure did. Tip No.1 put me back on track. Thanks again so much for taking the time to show us these possible solutions!

[@DeleswaProductions]

Greetings from Germany Percy. I am a user of Studio One 4 Professional. Your video helped me get through the frustrating blacklisted issue, as well as restoring a plug-in that was missing for several tracks in a project even though I could open up a new track using it. Imagine that. But everything is working now, so def want to say many thanks for posting this video on this issue. It was a huge help for my situation.

[@ahmedwahddan5088]

Dude You are amazing it has been a whole day trying and searching all over the internet and you solved the issue in one minute , Thank you so much

[@jamesdean974]

It was the 3rd option for me. You're a life saver. This was the only step by step video that was clear and concise and got the problem solved. WELL DONE!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!

[@StephSancia]

Much Gratitude for your afternoon of musical exploration as it took me 90 seconds with the fabulous help of your video here. Ever thankful and It's the AWESOME channels here on the tube that make life that much easier like this channel ✌️ 19,000 views and a few hundred comments. It wouldn't take much time to stop and show appreciation 🙏 many thanks . . and subbed too 🙃

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Thank you Supercy, the "Remove plugin settings" got me back my McDSP 6060, that I had tried so many times as you did re doing my blacklist. Frustrating. Until I came upon your video. Thank you my friend. Gave you a big thumbs up. Be well!

[@moonbirdmusic4589]

Excellent video. Concise and fixed the problem. Thanks man!! Saved me hours of frustration.

[@johnnybolen5701]

Thank you so much, I had a couple of plugins that studio one would not recognize. I tried step 3 and it worked. Thank you for taking the time to figure this one out and sharing it with the rest of us. Thanks again you saved my insanity.

[@musicbill]

Thanks for the great Vid. I was going nuts all day trying to find a plug in and then I came across your video and it helped me out . Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@bluntrapture]

Clear and concise. Sweet, neat, and complete. Thank you 🙏🙏❤

[@ordreancien]

Thank you very much ! Step 3 worked for me. I lost one hour but you saved my afternoon ! Merci

[@SupercyMusic]

You're welcome, glad it helped! 😉

[@earledaniels4539]

The 3rd option is a life saver. This has successfully substantiated missing plugins a few times for me recently.

[@StepByStepBass]

Thank you! THIS IS WHAT I HAD TO DO: Go to the install file found in the XLN folder under Program Files, double click it, and hit the "repair" button. Then I pointed Studio One to look in the XLN folder as you instructed. FYI. Thanks again!

[@Jeremythenumberone]

OMG THANK YOUUUU! The only thing that really helped me after months of not being able to use BBC Synphony Orchestra Plugin

[@youssouphaLofficiel]

Thank you for your advise, so can we do that for adding AUTO TUNE in studio one?

[@annihilationaudio1401]

Found this video in a panic, and the last option worked just perfectly!!! Thanks for the video.

[@nathanlempar4283]

Bro, you're a life saver! JST EQ was refusing to show up even when I had it next to the other plug ins that were showing up. Did the plug in manager step and BAM! its there.

[@JeffMcCartney91]

This is just the video I needed!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@deltruax]

Thank you for your insight. Solution #3 was the key to solving this issue. Kontakt 6 now runs in S1 4.

[@saeedkhanzad]

thank you so much sir i was confused on my trouble in runing some plugins but thtas worked as soon as i watched your video thank you

[@doriginal69]

Thanks 3rd option helped me. This was so useful.

[@tonysheilds4681]

Thank you very much. Like you it was the last one that worked. I just got the SSL UC1 and I installed the plugins before I installed and setup the iLok for those plugins. The blacklisted the plugins and kept my UC1 from seeing them but the third solution you gave was able to allow Studio One to rescane the plugins and put them in the right place and now all is good with the world. You awesome thanks again for sharing your frustrations and solitons.

[@lennygold224]

MY MANNNN!!!!! You just made my day! God bless you brother!

[@SupercyMusic]

Thanks, Lenny! Glad to help 😉👍

[@zaquinbalbin7830]

I just say thank you for your support, you help me a lot

[@Speuh0]

Thank you for your advice. I just couldn't figure out how to install a plugin from Lexicon. You helped me on my way. It works now.

[@coreyboatwright]

I just had this happened to me. Spent 2.5 hours trying to fix it. It happened bc I declined the initial iLock(Cloud) after installation bc I thought that the desktop would suffice but make sure you choose the iLock Cloud authorization. Much respect!

[@TheFunkyCriminal]

3rd one worked for me. Thank you so much man, I appreciate you.

[@SupercyMusic]

You're welcome, Nick! Glad it helped 😉👍

[@netuno_music]

man, you are a hero. Third step solved my problem with ssl plugins on studio one.

[@JeffSmith-pj7rm]

I'm having this exact problem trying to use Producer Sources plugins. Thank you for the video and I will try these methods!

[@neuneru]

The third method works for me! BIG THANKS!

[@jameshutchins7042]

You saved me with this. THANK YOUUUU. I was going crazy.

[@SupercyMusic]

That's great to hear, James! Glad it helped 👍🏻

[@elsongs]

Wow, THANK YOU for this! I have one Eventide plugin that is "Blocked" (even though all the other Eventide plugins in that suite load fine) and even downloaded the latest update, but was still blocked. But hitting the "Reset Blacklist" button finally got it to load up!

[@TheNickJonesExperience]

Keep up the great work. It's much appreciated.

[@SupercyMusic]

Thanks, will do! 😉

[@karlgibson4202]

Pure legend man! Thanks for the help

[@cutdee1941]

Thank you for your Explanation I have the same issue I am struggling with it so far. I bought 3 plug and i installed but I can't find on studio one.

[@officialWWM]

Thank you. Do I have to restart Studio One each time to get it to rescan the list?

[@trippatriq6668]

Wow finally someone gave me a solution bless you man

[@oscarcacau4446]

Cool, the third option worked for me...I really appreciate your instructions. Greetings from Brazil...

[@SupercyMusic]

You're welcome! 👍

[@djrickysmith]

Thank You !!! I couldn't get LoudMax to load!! All Set.. I owe you a beer!!

[@MrFrowdy]

Bro! U really a studio one Genius 👍🏻 Thankyou so much.....it help alot🙏

[@lacikollar64]

I wanna give you big thank bro you saved my life man. It worked third option you are genius. God bless

[@daherb4me]

Thank you! The only video to help my issue with EZDrummer. Blessed love!

[@weirdguitarplayervuijigame4416]

Im trying to get my EZ drummer to work on mine rn and I still can't figure it out

[@daherb4me]

@@weirdguitarplayervuijigame4416 with studio one 5 it's solved almost all of my plug-in issues. Studio one 4 gave me issues everytime I'd run it but would be fixed following these steps on this video.

[@weirdguitarplayervuijigame4416]

Im probably gonna break down and get 5 then

[@daherb4me]

@@weirdguitarplayervuijigame4416 $15 a month through their "sphere" plan and more with it than if you only paid for the upgrade. Definitely worth it

[@szymonkosowski1154]

I tried everything, this 3rd option is a life saver!

[@lizarazohernandez]

Thanks my friend, it worked perfectly.

[@alexflemingtv]

Brother, thank you so much, so useful. THANKS!

[@WernerLeonardi]

Even after including the Waves GTR3 path (and the number of plug-ins increases in SCAN), the GTR3 option does not appear in the effects menu. I've done steps 1, 2 and 3 several times. I do not know what else to do.

[@daaamn001]

You saved my life 4ever!❤️✌🏾

[@stestetsonmusic]

I love you ! Thanks for this video

[@thepeladeauprojectband8943]

Hello, thank you. I realize this is an old vid but yesterday I uploaded 2 softube plugins on studio One 5 and I noticed they were duplicated installs. Then I noticed that my channel strip selection was not longer showing a new channel strip previously installed (before this install). Now Studio one has a new error location program. It did not pick up on it yesterday. I hope after a reboot it does today. I'm not sure how to fix it if it doesn't.

[@danfinnell6228]

Thanks! You saved me an afternoon like you said! Peace!

[@SupercyMusic]

Great to hear, Dan! Glad it helped 👍

[@brandnew622]

Yo thank you for the info had problems with my studio one which I’m trying to upload my waves plug-ins and they’re not working once I’ve done the update but I went through everything you said within this video and it worked the only problem I’m having now is that studio one keeps crashing for some reason and I’ve done the update

[@ivindjohannessen1859]

Thanks a LOT, you saved my afternoon!!

[@SupercyMusic]

That's great to hear 👍 You're very welcome!

[@flaviopresutti]

Finally!!! Thank you!!!!

[@feel4it39]

Most definitely deserves 👏 more likes and subscribers.

[@SupercyMusic]

Thanks! 👍

[@chicho_bq]

TU VIDEO FUE ELL UNICO QUE ME AYUDO ESTUBE TODO EL DIA .. MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@djtalentedone9179]

Thanks for the help I was pulling hair out trying to get my plugins up and the remove plugin settings thing worked.

[@SupercyMusic]

Glad it helped! 👍

[@TavisMoore]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@SupercyMusic]

You're welcome; glad it was helpful! 😉👍

[@yonel557]

Very helpfull vidéo. Thank You !

[@jennydaviessongs]

Thanks Percy, I will make sure I put them in the right place.

[@SupercyMusic]

Perfect! 😉

[@jennydaviessongs]

@@SupercyMusic Except like Lavanzel Kerr I also have Studio One artist which doesn't appear to support 3rd party plugins but I'll see what is available instead.

[@patrickpiccione1588]

you save me soo much time! im greatfull thank you!

[@idothings6923]

Okay so I have studio one artist and I purchased studio one five to allow third party plugins, and it installed however when I go to option and locations within studio one VST plugins isn’t an option any help ?

[@musicman66js]

Oh man... thanks a lot.... it helped a lot.... nearly went crazy :)

[@NomadNeil]

Thanks for the info ✌️

[@6thwatergateplumber]

How do you get EZ to show up in Studio One 4? My version does not have a VST tab??? Is that because I don't have any plugins yet? What a pain this is.

[@kimwestwood8840]

Got a question. Im all set up, Studio One 4 is working great BUT. I have no presets on my Presonus plug ins..Weird cause I also have version 5 ( which I cant use om my PC) and the presets are there!!! I checked the VST locations in both and dont see what I'm missing in version 4...any suggestions brother?

[@melwinmendez248]

Me too...

[@metalsandager]

Thank you!! The last option did it for me :-D Thumbs u!

[@SupercyMusic]

That's great to hear! Glad it helped! 👍

[@LEACHISRICH]

Excellent, Thank you

[@frankrolon5326]

Thank You, you are a life saver!

[@SupercyMusic]

That's great to hear, Frank! You're very welcome 😉

[@JoelUriola]

Hello dear friend, I greet you cordially from Venezuela ... I have Studio One 5 and I don't have the option to add the VST files ... Please could you help me? Thank you very much...!

[@TheMychordstar]

Tq brotha… u save our lives 👍👍👍God bless

[@zmanpianoman]

I dont have a vst plugin tab on my studio one, artist ver. 2.6 32bit. Now what? Where do I put any downloaded plugins or vst's.

[@Lavanzel]

i have studio one 4 artist and the vst folder doesnt show... can i still use 3rd party plugins? im about to smash my laptop trying to install this plugin

[@daherb4me]

Unless you get the VST expansion or you upgrade to Producer or Professional version of Studio One

[@uk5401]

Allan Osborne where can i get the VST expansion?

[@user-mv3my6ey5u]

Thank you so much i really appreciate it 🙏👌👌

[@WordsofHeresy]

VST Plugins doesn't popup as an option for me on StudioOne 4 Artist. Do I need to do something else?

[@SupercyMusic]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that you can only install 3rd party plugins with Studio One Professional or with Studio One Artis, but then you would also need to purchase an extra add-on: shop.presonus.com/VST-and-AU-and-Rewire-Support

[@chrislawrence461]

I can't seem to find the Plug-in Manager tab in View... :/

[@rizkifebrian6279]

Hey there. Thanks about this video. But, I still didn’t that for Edirol Orchestra on my studio one 4.5. Maybe someone can help me about this🙏🙏

[@vViewTubev]

WOW............ SUPER SUPER THANK YOU SIR-!!! The third solution worked for me!!! Oh.. my....! Actually, i have been problem with 'Melodyne'. but I'm free from fuxking problem!!! Thank you Soooooooooo much again!!

[@SupercyMusic]

That's great to hear! You're very welcome 👍🏻

[@HiHeat]

Thank you! You are help me💗

[@SupercyMusic]

That's good to hear. Glad to help! 👍

[@jullymakerbeatz4162]

Thank you so much

[@healingvibesforthatazz8155]

THANK U ! FINALLY A SOLUTION .

[@SupercyMusic]

Great to hear! Glad it helped 👍

[@Milean183]

how come i dont have the vst plug.ins tab?is cus i have the studio one 4 artist version?

[@danutz541]

I have an issue where the FX I used won't work. I just renewed my subscription and I reinstalled the app and after I open up the song, a list with vocal FX (Pro EQ, Compressor, Room Reverb, etc..) that are missing pops up. When I go to the channel where they are all listed, I double click and is says ,,This device is not installed on your system". I have no idea what is goign on, neither do my friends, who have been working with the app for a longer time. Can you maybe help me?

[@dougleydorite]

YOU ARE THE BEST

[@Johagorn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alexfreemen1518]

Thank you very much!!!

[@grantbeeson9734]

my locations has no VST plug in tab. Only user data, filtypes and sound sets and instrument library what to I do then?

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Yesss! Thank u

[@albertn872]

Thanks for the advices, great content! Does anyone here have experience with the Ugritone plug ins in particular?

[@blaster12v]

this helps me a lot.. thnks.. you can just skip to plugin manager ..there you can see the blacklist,, my synthmaster 2 was there ..now after reset it works..

[@SupercyMusic]

You're welcome! Good to hear that everything seems to be working fine now 👍

[@PritamOfficial_24]

Sir I have tested all 3 steps... Studio one Has Scan My all plugins but it can't show in instrument side.. So what can I do... it still Scan but Not showing..

[@CruzWithMe]

Found anything ?

[@ferranrico1902]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@Thesynergybandofficial]

I'm havin issues with my studioone 3 when I notice when I load a 3rd party vst the volume automatically drops down and I see my ram bleeding

[@persarastudio]

Hello..i have a problem where there is no VST plugin tab in my location management...can you help?

[@SupercyMusic]

The VST plugin tab is only available in Studio One Professional, or in Studio One Artist if you have a separate add on. Unfortunately, if you're using Studio Prime or Studio One Artist without the add on, 3rd party plugins are not gonna be available to you.

[@tunehimself]

Same

[@TheMychordstar]

I have been trying it for three hours… damn… really frustrated… tq again brotha

[@rizmatic047]

Inam having the same issues with my plug ins, when studio one loads up it stays on the "plug-in scanner" page and won't do anything unless i click disable or Skip

[@rizmatic047]

What solved my issue , i had to make sure the internet was turned off before loading in the plug ins

[@GSF4life14]

I have studio one 4 Artist and the vst plugins does not appear, would I have to get an extension or add on to get this and if so, what is this add on or extension called?

[@SupercyMusic]

Yes, you would need an extra add on. Check the link below for more info. shop.presonus.com/VST-and-AU-and-Rewire-Support

[@chillandmeditate987]

Mine is slate digital fg-x when i was using windows 10,it was working now m using windows 11 this plugins is not showing in both fl and studio one please help guys

[@datnguyenminh8134]

sir, i down load keyscapes but just using a few second it has been blocked and freezing. how can i solve it. Please help me

[@bboymac84]

My plugs act like im offline what am I missing? Im online and i even disabled firewall too. still nothing! Im on Ableton live

[@beatgeekmuzic]

Mannnnn you were sent from God! Lol! Bought some new Waves plugins and they wouldn't show for nothing. Been struggling for a week and your last tip saved me bro!!!