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In order to utilize the Garritan libraries in Cubase, verify that the proper ARIA Player Components are installed in the VST Plug-In folder to which your host program is pointing.

Windows: 

VST 3 Plugin Directories (Windows)

  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
  • 32-bit VST3 plug-ins on 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VST3

VST 2 Plugins Directories (Windows)

  • C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
  • C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Steinberg\VST2
  • 32-bit plug-ins on 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steinberg\VstPlugins

You can also manage the specific folder that you'd like to use for VST2 plugins with the Plugin-in Manager (Devices > Plug-in Manager > Plug-in Manager Settings).

Mac:

VST 3 Plugins

  • Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3

VST 2 Plugins

  • Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST

VST 2 plugins are disabled by default in Cubase 14 (and later). You can enable those by taking the following steps:

  1. Open Cubase
  2. Select Studio in the menu
  3. Select VST Plug-in Manager
  4. Click the VST 2 button

Cubase will automatically scan for VST2 plugins but you may need to restart the program if they're not immediately available. 

Please note that the CFX Concert Grand and CFX Concert Grand Lite libraries do have VST3 components at this time. You can view and follow our VST3 support for CFX Concert Grand and CFX Lite article for more information and future updates.

 

 

DRAFT REVISION

Garritan libraries are fully compatible with Cubase and Nuendo. Depending on which library and version of Cubase you are using, please note the following requirements:

 

VST3 vs. VST2 Support

  • Standard Garritan Libraries: These use the ARIA Player, which is available as a VST3 plug-in. Most users should use the VST3 version of ARIA for the best compatibility. Get the latest versions below:

  • CFX Concert Grand / Lite: These libraries have their own dedicated plug-in which is VST2 only.

 

Using CFX Concert Grand in Cubase 14 and 15

CFX Concert Grand and CFX Lite are only available as VST2 plug-ins. If you are a CFX user, please see VST3 support for CFX Concert Grand and CFX Lite for two way to proceed.

 

You can also manage the specific folder that you'd like to use for VST2 plugins with the Plugin-in Manager (Devices > Plug-in Manager > Plug-in Manager Settings).

VST 3 Plugin Directories (Windows)

  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
  • 32-bit VST3 plug-ins on 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VST3

VST 2 Plugins Directories (Windows)

  • C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
  • C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Steinberg\VST2
  • 32-bit plug-ins on 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steinberg\VstPlugins

 

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