Make sure that you've installed the correct version of the plug-in to the correct plug-in folder. Live supports VST2 and VST3 on Windows and VST2, VST3 and AU on Mac. Make sure you've installed the plug-in to the correct location Don't move the standalone versions after installing (Windows only)ġ.

Install the VST files directly to the destination folder (Windows only) Make sure you have installed your Waves plugins correctly Make sure the plug-in is supported by Live Make sure the plug-in is supported on your Operating System Make sure you've installed the correct bit-depth (32-bit or 64-bit) In case a plug-in is not showing up in Live after you've installed it, take the following steps: If a device doesn't show up after a restart, reset Live's database as explained here. It's important to allow Live to index new devices for a few minutes after launching Live 11.1 for the first time. If a VST2 device is not appearing in Live on a Silicon Mac, check with the developer that this format is supported. Read more about workarounds for this here. For several popular plug-ins, the developers only support VST3 versions (not VST2) natively on Apple Silicon.

Certain AU devices also require running Live as an Intel application, via Rosetta 2. Note: On Apple Silicon computers, t he Universal build of Live 11.1 only recognises VST2 and VST3 plug-ins that are natively compiled for Silicon processors. Recommendations for using AU and VST plug-ins on Mac.Recommendations for using VST plug-ins on Windows.VST/AU plug-in doesn't appear in Live's Browserįirst, read these guides on how to install plug-ins correctly:

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