Vst instruments

[Dghm]

Just purchased Mixpad

 cannot see how to load up vst instruments

please help

[DannR]

To add a VST effect to one of your tracks, click the Fx button in the track control panel on the left of the track. In the left hand panel of the dialog that opens you should see a sub-heading VST Effects. Any valid VST plugins you have installed will be listed underneath this sub-heading. If there are no items listed here, it means that you either do not have any VST plugins installed, or you have not configured your VST plugin path. You must tell MixPad where to look for your VST plugins. You can do this by going to the VSTs tab of MixPad's Options dialog.

VST plugins are available from a wide variety of sources - some are free, while others require licences. A good place to start your search is here: http://www.kvraudio.com

[iwaiwa]

I have both the MixPad and WavePad Trials

I entered in the correct C:\Progam Files\Vstplugins path for VSTs (and I have a lot of them in that folder)

I also own other programs -- they all see the VSTs and work fine

This is a Windows 10 Pro PC  I7 32 Gigs RAM  RME Babyface audio interface

For both MixPad and WavePad, no VSTs show up -- this is even after rebooting the PC

The reason why I am interested in MixPad and WavePad is that I don't want to be locked into Tempo (like DAWs tend to do)

I know I can use my DAWs for Audio Editing/Arrangement, but I like the simplicity of MixPad and WavePad when I work with audio clips

I wonder why my Windows 10 Pro PC can't load VSTs in MixPad and WavePad -- is it because the Trial doesn't support VSTs ??  (home/non-commercial use only)

thanks for your time and expertise

I'm scared to purchase the software (that includes the VST support) and later find out I can't use VSTs in just these two programs.

If the Trial doesn't support VSTs, it should say so when trying to load VSTs

thanks again

iwaiwa

 

 

 

 

[Kim 1318]

If you are sure that you are entering the information correctly, I would try with another VST if that doesn't work you might want to contact NCH Technical Support Team here: https://www.nch.com.au/support/index.html

[iwaiwa]

Hi and thanks for the advice

I'm not paying for support for something that says: Supports VSTs and then doesn't

It would be nice if the Trial software says: Only Supports VSTs with a Paid Version

Of course it's the right (VST) path, as per what I wrote: all other audio programs find the VSTs.

I'm a computer consultant and IT Manager here in the States.  I think I can find the right path.

If I don't get (pre-sales) support on this (without having to pay for support -- "just to find out if Trials support VSTS or not") ...

my solution is not to purchase the software(s) or anything from NCH

It's unprofessional, insulting and a major time waster to tell Trial users: it supports VSTs when it doesn't and have people think there is something wrong with their computer or VSTs

I even created a separate c:\vstpluggins.test folder and put one FabFilter VST2 (dll) in there and it can't find that one either (after I added c:\vstpluggins.test to the VST path)

this occurs for both MixPad and WavePad - so I don't think the Trial supports VSTs, but why would I purchase a product that I can't test ?

I guess they do things differently in Australia -- what can I say ?

thanks for taking the time to reply though.  I appreciate the thoughts.

Too bad, it looked like a good program for my needs.

If they don't want the income and don't listen to customer prospects' concerns during an evaluation - fine.

I was looking to spend nearly 200USD overall on their software(s).  WavePad / MixPad / VideoPad

I just need to know if the Trails support VSTs or not.  

Feel free to try the Trials on a different W10 PC and see how that goes for VSTs.  I have the latest downloadable version Trials.  No VSTs register.

 

[iwaiwa]

I tried it (fresh new install) on a different W10 PC, same thing: scans the VSTs, but nothing shows or comes up under VST Effects (no 32-bit VSTs, no 64 bits VSTs)

-- so it appears the Trials don't support VSTs ?

feel free to try it on a different PC to see

 

[iwaiwa]

I reached out to Technical Support and here's the reply:

Hello,

Thanks for contacting NCH support. We'll be happy to assist you.

The trial version of your programs does not support VST. Only the Master's Edition license supports the VST feature.

Let us know if you have further inquiries regarding this.

Regards,

NCH Customer Service Team

so, I am thankful to get a quick response that explains the situation.

I just think that: 

the website which currently says: "All of our products include a free trial period to preview all features before you buy"

 

should also clearly say:  "Note: VSTs only work in the purchased Master edition"

 

and that the Trial program should 'grey out' the entire VST section and pop-up and say:

 

Only the Master's Edition license supports the VST feature.

 

 

 

[blunt rapture]

Damn. I have the exact same problem, and I own the Master edition.

Everything seems to be correct.
But still, Mixpad claims to be unable to find any vst's.

I have followed what little advice I see here, checked over everything, the vst's work easily in other DAWs,
but I'm only having this fatal flaw in Mixpad.

??????

[IRM]

Please note that  MixPad only supports VST and not VST2 and VST3 for now. Our developers are still working on the program updates to support these versions of VST. For further assistance, you may submit a ticket on this link: Software Technical Support (nch.com.au)

[TimTam]

On 10/5/2022 at 1:36 PM, IRM said:

Please note that  MixPad only supports VST and not VST2 and VST3 for now. Our developers are still working on the program updates to support these versions of VST. For further assistance, you may submit a ticket on this link: What is otc https://royal-game-of-ur.com/

amazing, thanks to you both

regards

[j2b2b2b]

nous sommes en 06/2023 , j’ai passé ma soiré a perdre mon temps a chercher pourquoi mixpad ne trouvais pas les vst, pour me rendre compte que ce n’est qu’une arnaque, ca ne marche pas et ils vous font croire qu’il faut acheter pour que ca fonctionne, en plus des bugs qui obligent a redémarrer le logicel tout les 30 minutes. vous etes stupide votre logiciel ne sert a rien. devrais etre supprimer définitivement. meme votre site nch est plein de bug bande de cons.

[Angelpandas1]

On 2/1/2021 at 10:11 PM, iwaiwa said:

I tried it (fresh new install) on a different W10 PC kitsune miniatures same thing: scans the VSTs, but nothing shows or comes up under Sharp edge VST Effects (no 32-bit VSTs, no 64 bits VSTs)

-- so it appears the Trials don't support VSTs ?

feel free to try it on a different PC to see

The enigmatic realm of VSTs! It seems the Trials may have chosen to keep their support for VSTs hidden, leaving us wondering if they're simply playing a disappearing act. Perhaps a journey to another PC shall unveil the truth, for exploration knows no bounds. Feel free to embark on this curious quest, dear friend, and may your discoveries shed light on this perplexing VST mystery!