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VSTs/plugins #355555 06/28/16 09:06 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 57 B bluzkeez1 OP Enthusiast
OP bluzkeez1 Enthusiast B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 57	Hello, due to a recent forced upgrade from windows 7 to 10 (which did not go smooth) I had to do a fresh install of windows 10. I will be reinstalling both BIAB 16 everything Pak and Sonar on my laptop which is mainly used for these two programs. Since I'm starting fresh I have a question regarding file locations and installation of vst/plugins. My operating system is 64 bit windows 10 and sonar is 64 bit as well. Do you suggest loading both 32 and 64 bit versions of plugins like pianoteq, true pianos,etc. so that both BIAB and Sonar can use. Second option would be to install 64 bit only and purchase Jbridge for BIAB. Not sure the best way to go. Also do most members use custom folders for your VSTs, or just install to default locations. In the past I'm not always sure where to place 32 and 64 bit VSTs. Thought this time I would ask for some advice to keep things neat and easier for future updates. Thanks for any reply.

Re: VSTs/plugins bluzkeez1 #355559 06/28/16 09:52 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,583 Pensacola, Florida jford Veteran
jford Veteran Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,583 Pensacola, Florida	I'm sure others do it very differently, but here's what I do for VST plugins. If offered to specify a location, it is in one of several places under my d:\AppsData\VST folder. The VST folder contains both VST effects and VSTi instruments. When offered, I install both 32-bit and 64-bit plugins. d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only So if the product has both 32-bit and 64-bit VST's, I install 32-bit VST's into the "32-bit" folder and the 64-bit VST's into the "64-bit" folder. If a product has only a 32-bit version, then I install into "32-bit only" and if it only has a 64-bit version, then I install into "64-bit only". If a product doesn't let me specify, I make note of where the VST is placed and then move it to the appropriate folder. I also have jBridge installed. You don't have to do anything for DAW's that automatically sense jbridge is installed, but for DAW's that don't automatically "bridge" VST's, I run the jbridger.exe utility. For this, I set up two folders called: d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\32-bit VST for 64-bit DAW d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\64-bit VST for 32-bit DAW I then run the jbridger utility and select the "d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only" folder as the source for "32-bit VST for 64-bit DAW" destination. I run the jbridger utility again and select the "d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only" folder as the source for "64-bit VST for 32-bit DAW" destination. I don't need to run jbridger on the other folders, since there is already a corresponding VST. For apps such as Sonar which automatically scan VST's and perform automatic bridging, in the 64-bit version, I select the following folders to scan: d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only In the 32-bit version of Sonar, I select the following folders to scan: d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only In a DAW that automatically scan's VST's, but does not perform automatic bridging, in the 64-bit DAW version, I select the following folders to scan: d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\32-bit VST for 64-bit DAW In a DAW that automatically scan's VST's, but does not perform automatic bridging, in the 32-bit DAW version, I select the following folders to scan: d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\64-bit VST for 32-bit DAW For such 32-bit apps as BIAB or RealBand, which do not automatically scan VST's, but do automatic bridging, I just select the individual VST's from the following folders, being careful not to load both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions concurrently (because you have to unload one to load the other properly). I don't need to select the jbridge folder, since BIAB/RealBand automatically bridge the VST's. d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only For any apps don't automatically scan and don't automatically bridge, I select individual VST's from the following folders for 64-bit apps: d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit d:\AppsData\VST\64-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\32-bit VST for 64-bit DAW and individual VST's from the following folders for 32-bit apps: d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit d:\AppsData\VST\32-bit only d:\AppsData\VST\jbridge\64-bit VST for 32-bit DAW Clear as mud?!? Yep, I know it's pretty anal, but it keeps things straight. Last edited by jford; 06/28/16 09:56 AM. John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2024/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com

Re: VSTs/plugins bluzkeez1 #355574 06/28/16 12:32 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,687 Redondo Beach, Ca. jazzmammal Veteran
jazzmammal Veteran Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,687 Redondo Beach, Ca.	Damn, John. Great answer you should put this into the Tips & Tricks forum too. bob Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.

Re: VSTs/plugins bluzkeez1 #355580 06/28/16 01:27 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,569 J JohnJohnJohn Veteran
JohnJohnJohn Veteran J Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,569	Yeah, that was a GREAT answer! Should go into the user guide!!!

Re: VSTs/plugins jazzmammal #355592 06/28/16 04:43 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,130 Winston-Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,130 Winston-Salem, NC USA	Originally Posted By: jazzmammal Damn, John. Great answer you should put this into the Tips & Tricks forum too. bob Could not agree more. Hopefully you'll repost in Tips & Tricks and PG Music will post in the manual. Excellent answer for an excellent question. Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: VSTs/plugins jford #355614 06/29/16 12:25 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP bluzkeez1 Enthusiast B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 57	John thanks for your reply...much appreciated

Re: VSTs/plugins jford #355620 06/29/16 02:50 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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MountainSide Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,367 Lake Keowee, South Carolina	Great approach John. I have VST's scattered everywhere! Jeff Win11, Intel i7 7700K 4.2Ghz, 32Gb RAM, 2x1Tb HD, 500Gb NVMe, BIAB/RB 2024, MOTU 828MK3 audio, MOTU Midi Express, Yamaha Montage 7, DX7II, TX802, Motif XS Rack, Roland Fantom XR Rack, Oberheim Matrix 1000, VoiceLive3 Extreme, Kontakt 6, SampleTank 4.3

Re: VSTs/plugins bluzkeez1 #355637 06/29/16 05:29 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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jford Veteran Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,583 Pensacola, Florida	Done! Posted --> here <--. John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2024/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com

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