
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). Live 10 and 11 are 64-bit only, therefore 32-bit plug-ins will not appear in the browser. Make sure you've installed the correct bit-depth (32-bit or 64-bit) Alternatively, perform a full rescan of all installed plug-ins by holding ALT/Option and pressing "Rescan Plug-Ins". Wait for the plug-in scanning to complete, then check the browser list again. If you have verified that you have installed it to the correct folder, and that folder is active in Live's Preferences → Plug-ins, then disable the plug-in folder and re-enable it.



In case a plug-in is not showing up in Live after you've installed it, take the following steps:

If a device doesn't show up after a restart, reset Live's database as explained here. It's important to allow Live to index new devices for a few minutes after launching Live 11.1 for the first time. If a VST2 device is not appearing in Live on a Silicon Mac, check with the developer that this format is supported. Read more about workarounds for this here. For several popular plug-ins, the developers only support VST3 versions (not VST2) natively on Apple Silicon. Certain AU devices also require running Live as an Intel application, via Rosetta 2. Note: On Apple Silicon computers, t he Universal build of Live 11.1 only recognises VST2 and VST3 plug-ins that are natively compiled for Silicon processors. Recommendations for using AU and VST plug-ins on Mac.Recommendations for using VST plug-ins on Windows.VST/AU plug-in doesn't appear in Live's Browserįirst, read these guides on how to install plug-ins correctly:
