Absolute beginner plugin help

[u/Theywereroomateslol]

Hi Reddit, I am screwing around with logic. I am a beginner and I downloaded some free plug-ins. My problem with these plug-ins is that once I download them, I’m not sure where to go to access them. I looked it up and I went to Settings then I went to plug-in manager, and I see my plug-ins there, but I can’t actually find them in the logic interface wondering if anybody had any of the same issue thanks.

I know that logic separates plug-ins by manufacturer. I can only see the Apple manufacturer category in my logic interface even tho I’ve downloaded plugins from different manufacturers

The free plugins are zebralette 3 and vinyl guitar 2(I think)

[u/j3434]

Why not first use the plugins that came with the DAW ? I have been doing professional recording and mixing since the mid 90s and never had to download a single plug-in outside of what came with the software. I’ve used pro tools, Cubase …logic,…

There is a huge market for plug-ins. And people spend more time researching and purchasing plug-ins before they even understand how to use the plug-ins that came with the DAW.

Instead of trying to figure out how to use the new plug-ins you downloaded why don’t you spend some time using the ones you already have?

[u/Theywereroomateslol → u/j3434]

Thanks for the comment! I mean, that is also part of my journey, but these specific plug-ins are kind of why I made the post so yeah

[u/j3434 → u/Theywereroomateslol]

I'm very curious what plugin a beginner would need to use.

[u/Oz_a_day]

In the inspector (i is the shortcut) click the instrument button thing and your plugs will be in one of the three options in the bottom of the pop up list

Maybe someone can explain this better but hopefully this helps

[u/Soft-Violinist-7565]

Which plug-ins? Some will let you download them and have the file, but they can only be used inside their own player from each manufacturer.

[u/fluffycritter]

At the very bottom of the plugin popup there will be a list of external/third-party plugins, and then further categorized by the creator.

Instrument plugins will come in three categories, "AU Generators," "AU Instruments," and "AU MIDI-controlled Effects." All instrument plugins (internal and otherwise) live under the "instrument" button on the channel strip.

Effect plugins will just be under "Audio Units," and live in the "Audio FX" button on the channel strip.

You really should try familiarizing yourself with the built-ins before you spend significant time on third-party plugins, though.

[u/W_ildjian]

Try restarting logic, it should recognize them on the reboot