AIR Hybrid Synth not getting Picked Up By VST Scanner [Manually Fixed]

I did the install for the x64 version and I see the dll in the correct folder, but Cakewalk's VST Scanner is not picking it up...
 
I selected the re-scan failed as well as re-booted the machine...
 
Yes, it uses iLok and it's installed and activated there for this computer...
 
I seem to recall others having scan issues but found nothing relative to this synth from AIR\
 
Thanks!

Daibhidh
I don't know how to help you, but I thought I'd share that the AIR Hybrid Synth works on my system.

I'm running Windows 10 x64.

But my version is registered on the laptop itself, not on Ilok.
I DO plan to use Ilok in the future though.

You are using the manual scan right?

One thing to try, transferring the license to the machine to verify if that works without Ilok.
Anything to narrow down the list of what's going wrong.

Thanks...
 
I just tried an un/re-install thinking maybe I did the iLok reg in the wrong order, but nothing changed...
 
I'm running on win8.1 and this is the first time I've ever had this problem with any of my plugins...
 
Wouldn't the scanner see it even if it was not ilok registered? Usually I've found such a situation to cause an error message when loading it (with a lock out), but vst scanner still found it and added it to the auto-menu.
 
It is not in the list of vsti scanned. vst2 is what I installed... Not in any excluded lists either...
 
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BTW... I have a number of other iLok devices both fx and instruments that work fine with the iLok account...
 
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Something odd...

I notice in ilok that there are two separate entries each for 2 licenses. Is this normal? Maybe somehow i have two licenses? I've tried each as well as both but nothing changes.

Are you guys seeing two entries?

Thanks

Cactus Music
I would e mail Air's support, they will answer in a few days. I have had issues with most of the products over time that I never have with others. I think it's great sounding stuff, but a little buggy. 
I have a very similar situation but with Xpand2 only.
It won't show in CbB, works fine in Splat. 
All the other Ar stuff works fine, only Xpand
And Yes I have 2 entries for Xpand2 in my iLok account. So I wonder if that's a clue to the mystery.  
 

Thanks... some interesting parallells...

Xpand 2 is fine for both Splat and CbB here with only a single ilok entry while Hybrid has 2 entries and is ignored by VST Scanner...

I will contact Air as you suggest...

Air uses a different install method and I had trouble putting content on my data drive and having it find it. As I said, great sounding stuff, but buggy interface. Needs TLC to get it to work. 
 

Thanks for the update Wookie...

iLok had no discernable difficulty though it shows two separate entries for Hybrid here...

I'll try VST Scanner again today though i did a few re-boots yesterday between attempts...

Sure enough! The registry is now loaded with entries for this synth!

Thanks for the explanation!

scook
Don't forget, it is possible to create a log of the scan activity by holding the SHIFT key while clicking the scan or reset buttons.

Thanks scook...

Where would i find the log afterwards (win8.1) ?

Would I then send this to a cakewalk error report? Is this still available or simply use the pinned post in this forum?

Thanks again!

I filed reports at pluginboutique and air....

The default location for Hybrid is Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins
 
Make sure that is included in your list of paths.  Mine wasn't, so I had to add it to pick up Hybrid

BobF
The default location for Hybrid is Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins
 
Make sure that is included in your list of paths.  Mine wasn't, so I had to add it to pick up Hybrid

Thanks Bob...

When I installed I changed the folder location to the CbB vstplugins folder as I always do. I see the hybrid.dll in the correct folder.

Maybe i'll try adding the steinberg folder though i don't use it... on the off chance there's something odd going on...

BobF
The default location for Hybrid is Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins
 
Make sure that is included in your list of paths.  Mine wasn't, so I had to add it to pick up Hybrid

Thanks Bob...

Though that folder is empty, i added it with no change...

scook

Keni

scook
when a log is requested at the end of the scan a message pops up with the path

Tried this, but got no toast with path...

If the message does not appear, it is likely the key sequence was not entered correctly. In Preferences > File > VST Settings hold down the SHIFT key and click the Scan button.

Thanks scook...
 
From this method, I got the path and looked at the log.
 
I see it scanned hybrid's dll, but it does not show in the registered plugins???
 
Any thoughts?
 

scook
Did you check both Audio Effects and Instrument registered areas?

Yup! Even looked in the dx areas, excluded, permanently excluded, as well as naming peculiarites...

No sign of the word hybrid...

...and i'm not using any custom menus, only the default which i expect to display all...?

Further investigation shows that the scanner decided it is not a vst plugin?
 
VSTSCAN: VST plugin previously scanned
VSTSCAN: WRITE VST DATA...
VSTSCAN: WRITE VST DATA - successfully updated VST plugin inventory record...
VSTSCAN: ---- 170: c:\program files\cakewalk\vstplugins\Hybrid_x64.dll ----
VSTSCAN: [ShortPath] c:\PROGRA~1\cakewalk\VSTPLU~1\HYBRID~1.DLL
VSTSCAN: [RegKey] Software\Cakewalk Music Software\Cakewalk\Cakewalk VST X64\Inventory\c:/program files/cakewalk/vstplugins/Hybrid_x64.dll
VSTSCAN: Previously scanned - NOT a VST plugin
VSTSCAN: WRITE VST DATA...
VSTSCAN: WRITE VST DATA - successfully updated VST plugin inventory record...
 
Ah! I don't know if it works yet, but I just changed the value of isvst in the registry from 0 to 1 and it is now in the registered list... gonna try running it now...
 
thanks!
 

scook
Here area a few alternatives to directly messing with the VST inventory
1) in Preferences > File > VST Settings enable "Re-scan failed plug-ins" and run a manual scan. Deselect the rescan option after running the scan.
2) Move the hybrid.dll out of the scan path, run a manual scan, put the dll back into the scan path, run a manual scan
3) run a vst reset

Thanks... I get the idea...
 
...but not necessary. Editing the registry did the trick... It is now working!
 
Thanks for sticking with me on this and leading me to the fix!
 

Daibhidh
I'm glad it's working for you now.
There are some good air sounds.
I managed to buy a whole bunch of expansions for like a buck each.
Totally worth it.
I do hope Bandlab brings back Z3ta 2 or in the future Z3ta 3!!!

Thanks!

First look/listen was positive... we'll see how useful it is over time.
I have both the z3ta and z3ta 2 and use them often...