How to Import VSTs Into FL Studio

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create a folder on your desktop named VST's

   Make sure you select Save As not Run. , Some may require extraction, just extract them to this folder and continue (you may get a choice during install to install as a VST Plugin and Stand Alone.
   
   Always only check VST Plugin only ,,,, Now, depending on whether you are installing an Effect for your mixer (i.e.
   
   AutoTune) or Generator (i.e. minimoog synth program), there are different ways.
   
   This article assumes a generator is to be installed. ,,, It should be written in red font. ,, Select it, and it will appear in the Step Sequencer. , However, start in the "mixerboard" screen, locate the arrow on the drop tab to the far right tab and repeat step as above.
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   Step 2: Find and download the VST plugin you desire to that folder.

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   Step 3: Install the plugin if needed.

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   Step 4: Save the File to the VST Folder you Created

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   Step 5: Locate the (vstname).dll file in the folder you created and Make a copy by pressing Ctrl+C

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   Step 6: Open Program File/Imageline/Fl Studio10/Plugins/VST and select Ctrl+V which will paste the (vstname).dll file into the FL Plugin Directory

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   Step 7: Open Fruity Loops.

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   Step 8: Open the channel tab in the main screen and under the "add one" menu

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   Step 9: click "More" at the top.

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    Step 10: At the bottom of the next screen click refresh

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    Step 11: Fast Scan

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    Step 12: Scroll through the list until you see the (vstname) you installed.

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    Step 13: Select the little Box which will have an f inside

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    Step 14: close the window

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    Step 15: Select the channel tab and locate the generator you installed under the "add one" menu.

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    Step 16: If installing an effect

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    Step 17: follow the exact same steps.

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