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Hello,
I've got LMMS mostly sorted out, works fine. I'd like to add some VSTs and have tried a handful, but the actual files just aren't locatable. I mainly really want to use ProjectSam and Spitfire/BBC's samples (waiting for this one still). I have Kontakt6 and 7 but possibly I don't know how to work with them along with LMMS. I used the Vestige plugin to "add" these VSTs and went to where I had directed the app to store those files, but there is nothing at all there. If I open Kontakt, it's just asking for driver and device and I have yet to add the midi keyboard.

Is this just from me not understanding the full process/steps and how to use these things? And is there help for people extremely new to all these combining of apps and programs to help figure it out?

jameselliot wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:51 am

Hello,

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I'd like to add some VSTs and have tried a handful, but the actual files just aren't locatable.

When you unpack/ install the plugin, you should see the folder where this plugin is placed. If that folder only contain an .exe, and no .dll, then it is a VST3, Only VST2 is natively supported in LMMS through Vestige.
Tou need to install Element by kushview for windows, and use that as container/ bridge for VST3. (In Linux Carla is used for bridge)

Make sure your VSTs are installed in the folder LMMS checks. For Kontakt, load it as a VST in Vestige and add your libraries inside Kontakt. Connect your MIDI keyboard before starting LMMS to avoid issues.