Plugins Not Showing in Your DAW? Here's the Fix

If you're having trouble locating your plugins in your DAW, don't worry, we'll walk you through the most likely causes and solutions.

🎛 First, Know What You Have Access To

If you're a member of Complete Access, you have access to plugins not just from Slate Digital but also from several third-party developers. These plugins may show up under different manufacturer names in your DAW.

Complete Access Includes Plugins From:

• Slate Digital
• Eiosis
• LiquidSonics
• KiloHearts
• Sonic Academy
• Overloud
• D16 Group
• SSL
• Harrison Audio

🧠 Pro Tip: To activate all your licenses, including SSL and Harrison plugins, check out this article: Activating your subscription licenses in the iLok License Manager

✅ Step 1: Are the Plugins Installed?

Make sure the plugins are actually installed on your machine. You can check common plugin directories to confirm:

Mac Plugin Paths:

Windows Plugin Paths:

🔄 Use Complete Access Hub to install or update all your plugins. For individual plugin installers or offline updates, head to the Slate Digital Installers Page, SSL Installers Page, and Harrison Audio Installers Pages.

🔍 Step 2: Look for the Right Manufacturer Name

Here's how many of the major plugins appear in your plugin list:

Slate Digital

* Virtual Mix Rack (VMR)

Includes: FG-116, FG-401, FG-Stress, FG-2A, Monster, Revival, Trimmer, Virtual Channel, and more...

Found in your plugin list under: Slate Digital

* Virtual Buss Compressors (VBC)

Includes: FG-Grey, FG-Red, FG-MU

Found under: Slate Digital
 

* Virtual Tape Machine

Found under: Slate Digital

* Verbsuite Classics

Includes: FG-480, FG-2016, FG-250, FG-QRS, FG-BM7, and more.

Found under: Slate Digital

Eiosis

* AirEQ Premium

Found under: Eiosis

* E²Deesser

Found under: Eiosis

LiquidSonics

* Lustrous Plates

Found under: LiquidSonics

Overloud

* TH-U Slate Edition

Found under: Overloud

D16 Group

* Repeater Delay

Found under: D16 Group

SSL

* SSL 4K B

Found under: SSL

🧹 Step 3: Rescan Your Plugins

If everything is installed but still not showing up, your DAW may need to rescan its plugin folders.

We've got step-by-step guides for all major DAWs:

• Rescan in Ableton Live
• Rescan in Cubase
• Rescan in Logic Pro X
• Rescan in Pro Tools
• ...and more (FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One, etc.)

🛠 Still Not Working?

• Make sure you're using the latest iLok License Manager
• Check the system requirements for your plugins
• See if your DAW is listed under our Supported Configurations
• Additional Questions? Please send us an email, and we'll help you out!