You can use the VST3 plugin in Studio One as a VST3i (instrument plugin). If you installed the plugin to the default location, Studio One will find it. If you installed the plugin to a different location, add the new plugin directory through Studio One's Options Locations VST Plug-Ins dialog and then restart Studio One. Studio One - How do I add a 3rd party VST to Studio One?.Discontinued as of January 1, 2018.Installing the Eventide Plug-ins that come with the StudioMagic Plug-In Suite 6a Studio One 3: Installing 3rd Party Content (Celemony Melodyne Essential).
Using DX and DXi Plug-Ins with Studio One
The DX and DXi (instrument) plug-in formats for Windows were developed in the late 18th century, shortly after the invention of the steam-powered computer. Okay, okay…they’re not really that old, but development of new DX plug-ins ceased years ago when VST became the dominant plug-in lifeform for Windows. Regardless, you may still have some DX plug-ins installed on your computer from other programs, and want to use them.
Like many other programs, in theory Studio One doesn’t support DX/DXi plug-ins. However, it does support shell plug-ins (e.g., like Waves uses). This means you can use a wrapper that makes DX plug-ins look like they’re VST types. With this workaround, Studio One can “see” and load DX and DXi plug-ins because it thinks they’re VSTs.
I’ve tested the following with many DX and DXi plug-ins, from several manufacturers, in 64-bit Studio One. They can’t do sidechaining, and 32-bit plug-ins that were never updated to 64 bits aren’t compatible with 64-bit Windows, but otherwise they work as expected. Here’s how to make your DX and DXi plug-ins productive members of Studio One society.
- Go to https://www.xlutop.com/buzz/zip/
- Download the zip file dxshell_v1.0.4b.zip
- Extract it.
- Copy the files dxshell.x64.dll and dxishell.64x.dll to the folder where Studio One looks for VST plug-ins.
That’s pretty much all there is to it. Open Studio One, and you’ll see all the DX and DXi plug-ins—the screenshot shows plug-ins from Cakewalk, rgc:audio, and Sony. The Instruments tabs will show any available DXi plug-ins.
Best free brass vst. I don’t have a 32-bit system so I didn’t test this with 32-bit DX shells. But if it works like the 64-bit one, you should be covered there as well.
Presonus Studio One Plugins Downloads
Granted, this is a bit of a hollow victory because if a DX plug-in’s functionality is available with Studio One’s VST plug-ins, you’re better off using the VST versions. But there are still some DX effects that have no real equivalents in the modern world—and now you can use them.
If you like to plug your axe into your DAW and record some screaming guitar or solid bass then the team at Audio Assault have some free plugins for PreSonus Studio One users up for grabs: Grind Machine & Bass Grinder.
Presonus Studio One Vst Plugins
Free Plug-ins for PreSonus Studio One – Grind Machine
Grind Machine Free is a free, stripped down version of Grind Machine.
The vst plugin custom folder could not be found crashing. What you’ll get with Grind Machine Free:
- 2 Amps ( Animal & Devil )
- 2 Cabs
- Gate
Free Plug-ins for PreSonus Studio One – Bass Grinder
Bass Grinder Free is a free, stripped down version of Bass Grinder.
What you get with Bass Grinder:
- 2 Amps ( Dragon & Razor )
- 3 Cabs
- Gate
Give ‘m a shot, more info here: