[SOLVED] How can I install Z3TA + 2 from Steam into Cubase's VSTPlugin folder?

[Metacious]

Hi, I tried moving the folder directly into Cubase but it wasn't detected.

I also read this tutorial but the program crashed, I don't know if the folder worked properly:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=177276125

Thank you for any help.

[Metacious]

Well, I almost made it work. I moved only the VSTPlugins folder, but the interface isn't working as expected

[GibsonPro-Audio]

I wouldn't move anything, stuff can get funky when updates go out. You should be able to just add another VST scan folder in Cubase>

Check out this guide NI has made: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/209569989-Plug-in-Administration-in-Cubase-8

The folders to point at:

VST2
[steamlibrary]\common\cakewalk\vstplugins
[steamlibrary]\common\cakewalk\x64\vstplugins

VST3
[steamlibrary]\common\cakewalk\vst3
[steamlibrary]\common\cakewalk\x64\vst3

[Metacious]

Thank you for the quick Reply.

Ok, I added all VST2 and VST3 folders you mentioned above into Cubase, but I still get the "IDS_BITMAP_NOT_FOUND_MESSAGE" and the VST shows up as a black window with broken white lines.

I'm using Cubase 5 too.

The folders match, so am I missing something regarding images?

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Originally posted by Mr. Pingas:

Thank you for the quick Reply.

Ok, I added all VST2 and VST3 folders you mentioned above into Cubase, but I still get the "IDS_BITMAP_NOT_FOUND_MESSAGE" and the VST shows up as a black window with broken white lines.

I'm using Cubase 5 too.

The folders match, so am I missing something regarding images?

The message "IDS_BITMAP_NOT_FOUND_MESSAGE" means that the registry keys for the plugin haven't been written yet and it can't find its resources.

Make sure you run the Microhost in STEAM and it launches and everything gets authorized. That's needed to write the keys and finalize installation.

After that I'd probably do a rescan in cubase since those z3ta+2 likely have failed in that prior scan.

[Metacious]

I admit ignorance. I tried to google the answer and I got lost. This is the first time I read to run a microhost file (or close to that concept). As a spanish user, can I ask what does microhost mean and how can I access it? I promise to keep reading meanwhile.

I'll also reinstall Z3TA + 2 from Steam, see if I get closer to the concept.

Pardon my ignorance and thank you for the patience

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Originally posted by Mr. Pingas:

I admit ignorance. I tried to google the answer and I got lost. This is the first time I read to run a microhost file (or close to that concept). As a spanish user, can I ask what does microhost mean and how can I access it? I promise to keep reading meanwhile.

I'll also reinstall Z3TA + 2 from Steam, see if I get closer to the concept.

Pardon my ignorance and thank you for the patience

The microhost is what gets called when you run Z3TA+2 through steam and authorize: http://imgur.com/3ck58Dh

If you just install Z3TA+2 without running these, you'll definitely get the "IDS_BITMAP_NOT_FOUND_MESSAGE" when you scan/load the plug-in.

[Metacious]

Got it. I launched the program, checked STEAM Plugin Manager and I linked both 32 and 64 bits versions of Z3TA + 2. Now it is working well in Cubase 5.
Problem solved and I learned something new, thank you

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Originally posted by Mr. Pingas:

Got it. I launched the program, checked STEAM Plugin Manager and I linked both 32 and 64 bits versions of Z3TA + 2. Now it is working well in Cubase 5.
Problem solved and I learned something new, thank you

Great! Glad you're up and running!

[vato loco [GE-S]]

Just make a shortcut of Z3TA +2 folder x32 or x64 and copie the shortcut in your main x32 or x64 vst folder scann plugins and done. This is how i did it with Ableton Live !

Best regards
vato