Install Plugins Ableton
- First, download the plugin to your computer and install it. Once your plugin is installed, open up Ableton Live. Go to Live tab on the top left, and click on “Preferences.” Click on the Plug-In section and make sure you turn on “Use Audio Units,” “Use VST2 Plug-In System Folders” and “Use VST2 Plug-In Custom Folder.” If needed.
- Create a folder on your computer or external hard drive called 'Third-Party Packs'. To install the pack, double click the.alp file or drag the pack into Live. Live will recognize it as a third-party Pack and ask where to install it. Choose the 'Third-Party Packs' folder that you created.
- Download the latest installer file from the plug-in manufacturer's website and run it. Some plug-ins may also have a standalone version which is separate from the VST version. Don't install the standalone and VST versions to the same folder.
Live 10 is 64-bit only, therefore 32-bit plug-ins will not appear in Live 10's browser. Likewise, if using the 32-bit version of Live 9, 64-bit plug-ins won't appear in the browser. Some modern plug-ins are only available in 64-bit (such as Kontakt as of version 5.1). Make sure the plug-in is supported on your Operating System.
London, Los Angeles and online electronic music school Point Blank is in the midst of Ableton Month, and as part of the proceedings they are giving away specially-made Max for Live plug-ins. The free devices include a rather powerful Kick Drum Designer, the unusual but surprisingly useful Monster Timestretch, a very cool Funky Arp arpeggiator and many more.
Download all Point Blank plug-ins for free – registration is required.
Install Plug-ins Ableton Mac
Taken together the devices offer enough features to produce an entire track with. And this is exactly what Point Blank instructor Dan Herbert does in a three part series of tutorial videos. Starting with the aforementioned Kick Drum Designer, Herbert builds up a track layer by layer while showcasing the individual plug-ins and imparting some very useful production tips and tricks along the way.
How To Use Plugins Ableton
Check out part 1 of the video tutorial here. Go here for part 2 and part 3.
Visit the Point Blank homepage to learn more about their offerings.