The plugin will also be in the VST, VST3 or Audio Units sub-folder, depending on its type. Whether or not they are correctly classified as Generators or Effects will depend on whether you ran a Verify plugins (Yes) or Fast scan (No, both Generators/Instruments and Effects will be in both categories).

Where can I find my new plugins? - Newly scanned plugins will appear under your Browser in Plugin database > Installed > Effects > New and Generators > New.

See here for more details and switching between Apple Silicon and Rosetta 2 modes. You also can't use Intel VST plugins in Apple Silicon mode you must update VST plugins to Apple Silicon compliant versions. If you are using the Apple Silicon native version of FL Studio, it will only scan for Apple Silicon compatible plugins. FL Studio will only scan for Intel compatible plugins. IMPORTANT macOS NOTE: If you are running FL Studio under Rosetta 2. AND along with the ' Rescan previously verified plugins' option, ensures plugins are correctly identified after plugin updates. the Channel Rack > Menu > Add one option, Channel Rack + button and Main menu > Add option, FX slot menu etc. Verify scans ensure only the correct plugin types are shown at the various 'add plugin' locations in FL Studio. This correctly sorts plugins into their Installed > Effects or Generators category.

Scan for installed plugins - After installing the plugin/s, we recommend the ' Find more plugins + Verify plugins' option.

Only use the Plugin Manager to add additional plugin install and search locations if you have a specific and valid reason. NOTE: The best manual method is always to install to one of the default plugin locations for your OS.

Install the plugin - We strongly recommend you run the plugin's installer and use its default install location OR for VST/AU plugins without an installer, copy the files to the appropriate folder set in the Plugin Manager > Plugin search paths field.

Watch tutorial videos here How to Install VST / AU Plugins (Instruments & Effects)

macOS Apple Silicon plugins - Important note for Mac users about plugins under Apple Silicon vs Rosetta 2.

VST/AU folders - More detail about where VST/AU plugins are installed on your computer.

Audio Unit (AU) plugins - A macOS only format.

About 32 vs 64 Bit VST plugins - Please read this section.

How to install VST / AU plugins - Instruments & effects.

This page provides step by step instruction on installing VST/AU instruments and effects.

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