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Plugin folder locations

So how does your DAW know where to look for your plugins? Actually, it might not. Mac users have it easy, as there are OS-specified folders into which plugins are installed. These folders can menu, hold , and a option should appear). Find the directory, and then the folder within. There you will find more folders still. One will be labelled – this is where your AU plugins reside. Other folders will be found alongside it for and plugins. If you’re a Pro Tools user, you’ll find your plugins in an Avid or Digidesign folder. If your installers don’t automatically install the plugins into the proper folder, you should manually copy them into the relevant folders listed above.

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