How To Install Slate Digital Plugins In Ableton

🎛️ Installing Slate Digital Plugins in Ableton Live

📌 NOTE: Before proceeding, please make sure your version of Ableton Live is supported:

Supported Digital Audio Workstations

🔧 Complete Access Hub Installation

Step 1:
Download Complete Access Hub from:
https://app.completeaccess.audio/installers

Step 2:
Ensure Ableton Live is fully closed before running the installer. Once the download is complete, unzip and launch the installer from your Downloads folder.

Step 3:
Install plugins based on your license type:

• Perpetual: Only install plugins you've purchased. If you install a plugin you don’t have a license for, Ableton will prompt you for activation at launch.
• Complete Access: Click “Install All” to install everything included in your subscription.

💡 For any Virtual Mix Rack bundle, the full plugin will install. Any unlicensed modules will simply appear at the bottom of the module list and remain inactive.

Step 4:
After installation, launch Ableton Live.

🖥️ Plugin Format Setup (Mac & Windows)

Mac Users:
Decide whether you want to use AU, VST2, or VST3 formats in Ableton. You can set this under Preferences → Plug-Ins.
For more details, visit:
Using AU and VST plug-ins on Mac

❗ IMPORTANT: If you plan to collaborate with Windows users, avoid AU plugins. AU format is Mac-only and not compatible with Windows systems.

Windows Users:
Slate Digital plugins are installed to:

C:\Program Files\Vstplugins

To add this path in Ableton Live:

• Click Options → Preferences
• Under Plug-Ins, enable Use VST2 Plug-In Custom Folder
• Set the folder to: C:\Program Files\Vstplugins
• Plugins should begin scanning automatically

VST3 Users:
The default VST3 folder is:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
Make sure Use VST3 Plug-In System Folders is enabled unless you specifically use a custom VST3 path (not recommended).

❓ Troubleshooting

If you're having issues, follow this guide to rescan plugins in Ableton:

How To Rescan Your Plugins in Ableton Live

📦 Manual Plugin Installation

Step 1:
Download individual plugins from:
https://app.completeaccess.audio/installers

Step 2:
Close Ableton Live. Then unzip and run the downloaded installer(s).

Step 3:
Follow the on-screen prompts in the installer:

Step 4:
Launch Ableton Live once installation is complete.

🖥️ Plugin Format Setup (Mac & Windows)

Mac Users:
Decide whether you want to use AU, VST2, or VST3 formats in Ableton.
For more details, visit:
Using AU and VST plug-ins on Mac

❗ IMPORTANT: If you plan to collaborate with Windows users, avoid AU plugins. AU format is Mac-only and not compatible with Windows systems.

Windows Users:
Slate Digital plugins are installed to:

C:\Program Files\Vstplugins

To add this path in Ableton Live:

• Click Options → Preferences
• Under Plug-Ins, enable Use VST2 Plug-In Custom Folder
• Set the folder to: C:\Program Files\Vstplugins
• Plugins should begin scanning automatically

VST3 Users:
The default VST3 folder is:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
Make sure Use VST3 Plug-In System Folders is enabled unless you specifically use a custom VST3 path (not recommended).

❓ Still Need Help?

Check out our troubleshooting article:
How To Rescan Your Plugins in Ableton Live