Or if you are still doubtful, don’t install plugins from developers you don’t trust.Ģ.) It is why most professional studio environment is using standard plugins such as developed by reputable companies like Steinberg, Cockos Inc., WAVES, etc. Make sure you fully scan the exe file before using it.
I have used several VST plugins before that are buggy when at times, it crashes my entire project! There are also plugins coming from unknown sources, so they might contain malware, virus, etc. Read reviews on the forum or ask for expert opinions about the plugin before using it seriously in your projects. see below:įocusrite plug-in activated Other Important Tips on using VST Pluginġ.) Make sure you are using VST plugin that is not buggy and slow. Refer to the steps below:ġ.) Insert the installer CD in your computer.Ģ.) Inside the CD, look for “Focusrite Plug-in Suite”, e.g. Now you have the activation code, you can now proceed to install the plug-in. Install the Focusrite Plug-in Suite in Windows XP Provide the support with all of those numbers you have listed.ģ.) Focusrite support will then reply to you with the activation code.
In case you are not sure which of those is the correct serial number list all of them such as shown below:Īnd state that you need to retrieve your activation code because its lost. If you also lost your activation code, I suggest you will follow the steps below:ġ.) Get the serial number at the back of the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. When I install the Saffire Pro40 drivers in Windows XP, I accidentally lost the paper CD case cover that includes the activation code. If you lost it, you will never be able to activate and use the plug-in. The activation code is a sticker placed in the paper CD cases of the Focusrite installer CD. You must keep the activation code in a safe place. It requires activation of the plugin (through a license key, activation code, etc.) before you can use it with your DAW. Example installation of proprietary plug-in: Focusrite effects If not, go to Edit – Preferences – Effects – check “Rescan VST effects next time Audacity is started”. adding ReaEQ parametric equalizer VST)ġ.) Go to the VST plugin directory of the Rea plug: C:Program FilesVSTPluginsReaPlugsĢ.) Copy reaeq-standalone.dll to Audacity plugin directory in this path: C:Program FilesAudacity 1.3 Beta (Unicode)Plug-Insģ.) Launch Audacity, you should see the VST plugin listed under “Effect”.