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Install guide

Up and running in minutes.

Everything you need to get an ICON84 plugin into your DAW.

Windows only, for now. ICON84 plugins are VST3 for Windows 64-bit. macOS (VST3 / AU) is coming soon.
Requirements

What you need.

System
Windows, 64-bit
Format
VST3 plug-in, or a standalone app (for plugins that have one)
Host
VST3: any 64-bit DAW that loads VST3 — Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase and more. Standalone: no DAW needed, just an audio interface.
Price
Free
Steps

Install the VST3.

  1. 01

    Download

    Pick a plugin on the Free VSTs page and choose the VST3 download.

  2. 02

    Extract

    Right-click the .zip and choose Extract All.

  3. 03

    Move

    Copy the .vst3 file or folder into C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3. Windows may ask for administrator permission.

  4. 04

    Rescan

    Open your DAW and rescan your plugins. The plugin appears under ICON84.

Standalone

Or play without a DAW.

  1. 01

    Download

    On the plugin's page, choose the Standalone download.

  2. 02

    Extract

    Right-click the .zip, choose Extract All and put the folder anywhere you like.

  3. 03

    Run

    Double-click the .exe. If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, click More info and then Run anyway.

  4. 04

    Set up audio

    Open the audio settings and pick your audio interface, input and output. Use its ASIO driver for the lowest latency. Presets are shared with the VST3.

Troubleshooting

Not showing up?

The plugin doesn't appear in my DAW

Check that the .vst3 file or folder is in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3, that your DAW scans that folder, and run a full plugin rescan.

Windows warns me about the download

New files from smaller developers sometimes trigger a SmartScreen or browser warning. Only download ICON84 plugins from icon84.com.

I'm on Mac

Sorry — ICON84 plugins are Windows-only for now. macOS (VST3 / AU) is coming soon.

Something else is wrong

Let us know via the contact form and we'll take a look.

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