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Why isn't Splice INSTRUMENT showing up in my DAW?

Use this article if Splice INSTRUMENT is missing from the plugin list in your digital audio workstation (DAW), such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio or Pro Tools.

Before you start

Find the file type your DAW uses:

Plugin format

File name

Used by

VST3

Splice INSTRUMENT.vst3

Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper and most other DAWs

Audio Units (AU) *Mac only*

Splice INSTRUMENT.component

Logic Pro only uses AU, most other DAWs on Mac also support AU

AAX

Splice INSTRUMENT.aax

Pro Tools only

Step 1: Check that the plugin files are installed

On Windows:

  1. Open File Explorer.

  2. Go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 and look for Splice INSTRUMENT.vst3.

  3. If you use Pro Tools, go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins and look for Splice INSTRUMENT.aax.

On macOS:

  1. Open Finder and select Go > Go to Folder.

  2. Enter /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components and look for Splice INSTRUMENT.component.

  3. Repeat for /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 (look for Splice INSTRUMENT.vst3).

  4. If you use Pro Tools, repeat for /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins (look for Splice INSTRUMENT.aax).

Step 2: If the file is missing, reinstall

  1. Close your DAW.

  2. Run the Splice installer again from splice.com/instrument

  3. When the installation finishes, repeat Step 1 to confirm the file is now there.

Step 3: Restart your DAW and rescan plugins

  1. Open your DAW.

  2. In order to make sure INSTRUMENT appears in your DAW, please refer to the following DAW-specific installation instructions below:

  3. Search for Splice INSTRUMENT in your plugin list.

If your DAW is not listed above, please consult your DAW's manual for information on how to find the plugin manager.

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