
Can you run 64-bit plugins in Ableton 9.7.7 and below? Nope, sorry.

Can you run 32-bit plugins in Ableton Live 10 and above? No. And if you're running Live 10 and above – you need 64-bit plugins. So if you're running an older version of Live, your VST-plugins must be in 32-bits to run.


Paid VST plugins are also in abundance online, both as instruments and as effects. Many websites offer free plugins for downloads, and the most popular one to date is KVRaudio. Today, there are thousands of VST plugins out there, for all kinds of sounds and purposes, both free and paid. External plugins can increase the functionality of your DAW by allowing you to use new or different instruments, effects, or meters than what your DAW offers. Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is an audio-plugin that integrates a software synthesizer or effect with, most commonly, a digital audio workstation like Ableton. In this article, we'll show you how to install external VST plugins to take full advantage of free and paid synths, effects, and instruments in Ableton Live 9 and 10. Are you looking for a straightforward method to install your VST plugins in Ableton Live on Windows? Then you've come to the right place.
