# Studiorack Vst3 is not working probably

**URL:** <https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [September 15, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907 "2022-09-15T18:48:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![7usainarab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/7/7ea924/32.png) [@7usainarab](https://forum.waves.com/u/7usainarab)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907/1 "2022-09-15T18:48:04Z")

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Greetings Waves team,

No, I’ve tried it and coundn’t find any vst3 plugins. (0 plugins scanned),

I tried this step, but still the same issue,

[https://www.waves.com/support/how-to-scan-non-waves-vst3-plugins-in-studiorack](https://www.waves.com/support/how-to-scan-non-waves-vst3-plugins-in-studiorack)

may I have anyone to help me

kind regards,

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**Author:** ![alvarog19948](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de053/32.png) [@alvarog19948](https://forum.waves.com/u/alvarog19948)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907/2 "2022-12-04T21:38:44Z")

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I have the same exact problem they showed up before updating studiorack and now they won’t show up

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**Author:** ![Adi.Waves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/adi.waves/32/998_2.png) [@Adi.Waves](https://forum.waves.com/u/Adi.Waves)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907/3 "2022-12-06T07:56:45Z")

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Hi @7usainarab @alvarog19948, 👋

When scanning Non-Waves VST3 plugins it is essential to verify the following

1. The non-Waves VST3 is supported with your OS version.
2. An active license for your non-Waves VST3 plugin is active on your system.
3. Your DAW version is supported by Studiorack V14
4. The non-Waves VST3 shows up in your VST3 DAW.
5. You can try and perform a hard rescan from your DAW(you will be able to find easy step-by-step guides for each DAW we support by simply typing the DAW name you wish to obtain instructions for, in the Waves search bar on [Waves.com](http://Waves.com).

If you are still not able to get it to work after verifying all the above I am sure our [Tech Team](https://www.waves.com/contact-support) will be able to take this if it is Waves related. 🪄

Have a great week.

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**Author:** ![nikhilbadshah77](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/nikhilbadshah77/32/1713_2.png) [@nikhilbadshah77](https://forum.waves.com/u/nikhilbadshah77)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907/4 "2024-06-21T15:35:51Z")

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I just downloaded studio rack for free but in waves central it is not showing any activation sign?

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**Author:** ![Adi.Waves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/adi.waves/32/998_2.png) [@Adi.Waves](https://forum.waves.com/u/Adi.Waves)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-vst3-is-not-working-probably/5907/5 "2024-06-24T07:51:25Z")

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Hi @nikhilbadshah77,

Welcome to the Waves Forum.

You can try following the steps in the [next article.](https://www.waves.com/support/how-to-get-studiorack)  
If you’re still unable to load Studiorack within your DAW feel free to [Contact Technical Support](https://www.waves.com/contact-support) for further assistance.