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

🔍 Can't Find Your Plugins in Your DAW? Here's What to Check

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 the All Access Pass, 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.

All Access Pass Includes Plugins From:

• Slate Digital
• Eiosis
• LiquidSonics
• KiloHearts
• Sonic Academy
• Overloud
• D16 Group

If you're subscribed to the Complete Access Bundle (which includes SSL Complete and Harrison plugins), you'll also see:

• Solid State Logic (SSL)
• Harrison

🧠 Pro Tip: To activate all your licenses, including SSL and Harrison plugins, check out this article: Activating Your All Access Pass & SSL Complete Subscription Licenses

✅ 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 Slate Digital Connect to install or update all your plugins. For individual plugin installers or offline updates, head to the Installers Page.

🔍 Step 2: Look for the Right Manufacturer Name

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

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

🧹 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