how to add plugins to logic pro x

Use the Plug-in Manager in Logic Pro

Logic Pro uses a validation tool to ensure that only plug-ins that fully comply with the Audio Units plug-in specification are used in Logic Pro. This minimizes problems that may be caused by plug-ins not built into Logic Pro. The validation process takes place automatically when Logic Pro is first opened, when an updated version of Logic Pro is installed, and when you install new plug-ins or update existing ones.

The left column of the Plug-in Manager window lists all internal Logic Pro plug-ins sorted by category, and all installed Audio Units plug-ins sorted by manufacturer. The results of the validation scan are shown in the Compatibility column at the right of the window.

You can organize and manage both built-in and Audio Units plug-ins by simply dragging within the Plug-in Manager window. You can also create new plug-in categories, rename or remove existing categories, create custom and short names for plug-ins, and search for individual plug-ins by name.

When Enable Complete Features is selected in Logic Pro > Preferences > Advanced, the Plug-in Manager is available in Logic Pro Preferences.

Open the Plug-in Manager

Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Plug-in Manager.

Create a new category

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, click the Add button (+) in the upper-right corner of the Category list
Enter a new name for the Untitled folder that appears, then press Return.

Rename an existing category

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, double-click the folder, enter a new name, then press Return.

Remove an existing category or plug-in

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, do one of the following:

Select the category or plug-in, then press the Delete key.
Control-click the category or plug-in, then click Remove.

Search for plug-ins by name

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, enter the text to search for in the search field, then press Return.

Any plug-ins that match your search term are displayed in the results list.

Manually enable Audio Units plug-ins that fail the validation test

In Logic Pro, select Show All in the upper-left part of the Plug-in Manager window.
Select the checkbox by the plug-in name in the Use column.

You should be aware that plug-ins that fail the validation test can cause problems. If you encounter problems with manually enabled failed plug-ins, click the Disable Failed Audio Units button underneath the left column.

Disable a plug-in

In Logic Pro, select Show All in the upper-left part of the Plug-in Manager window.
Deselect the checkbox by the plug-in name in the Use column.

Rescan a selection of plug-ins

You can rescan a selection of plug-ins after installing or updating plug-ins, or moving components in the Finder to remove or install plug-ins manually, while the Plug-in Manager window is open.

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, click the Reset & Rescan Selection button.

The plug-ins are activated automatically, if they pass the validation test.

Copy a selection of plug-ins from a Manufacturer listing to a Category listing

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, select one or more plug-ins under the same Manufacturer listing.
Drag the selection from the Manufacturer listing to the Category listing of your choice.

The selected plug-ins now appear under both the Manufacturer listing and the chosen Category listing.

Move a selection of plug-ins from one category to another

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, select one or more plug-ins in the same category.
Drag the selection to another category.

The selected plug-ins are no longer sorted under the original category, but have been moved to the new category.

Return to default Category and Manufacturer listings

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, click the Restore Default Settings button.

Any plug-ins you have moved return to their default Category or Manufacturer lists. Categories you created manually remain in the Category list.

Create a custom name for a plug-in

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, double-click in the Custom Name field for the plug-in.
Enter a custom name for the plug-in, then press Return.
Click the Done button in the lower right corner of the Plug-in Manager window.

The custom name for the plug-in now appears in the audio effect or instrument pop-up menu when you choose a plug-in, and at the bottom of the plug-in window.

Create a short name for a plug-in

In the Logic Pro Plug-in Manager, double-click in the Short Name field for the plug-in.
Enter a short name for the plug-in, then press Return.

Use a name no longer than seven characters (the maximum number visible in a narrow channel strip effects or instrument slot) or nine characters (the maximum number visible in a a wide channel strip slot.) For more information on switching channel strip width, see Change the Mixer view.
Click the Done button in the lower right corner of the Plug-in Manager window.

The short name for the plug-in now appears in the audio effect or instrument slot of the channel strip.

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