Okay, I’m trying to get EZDrummer loaded into Sonar X2 Pro because I have some projects I recorded with that soft synth in X1 LE, but I don’t recall exactly how I was able to get EZDrummer loaded into LE a few months back.
I’ve followed the online tutorial directions that I’ve found both on Sonar University/Cake TV and on youtube, but I’m obviously missing an important step somewhere. So, please allow me to briefly walk through my process, and see if you can identify what where I’m falling short. I’m not in front of my DAW right now; so, I’m doing this by memory.
 
1.       I go to edit/preferences and from there proceed to “VST settings.”
 
2.       In VST settings I go to “add plugin” and the browse to the folder containing Toontracks/EZdrummer.
 
 
3.       I double click on the file and it shows up in the VST window.
 
4.       Then I hit “scan file,” and it scans the file. Then I click on the “apply” button.
 
 
5.       Next I go to the “insert” button. From insert I go to “manage plugins.”
 
6.       In the “manage plugins” window I scroll to “VST plugins” or whatever it’s termed.
 
 
7.       Now, I can see all my current VST plugins that are bundled with X2, but there’s no EZDrummer yet.
 
8.       Next I go to options, and in that window I see what looks like the EZDrummer file. Then I click on “scan file” or “scan folder”—can’t remember exactly what it’s called offhand—and the program scans the file.
 
9.       But this is where I’m at a loss: I see the file get scanned, but once it’s complete nothing happens. EZDrummer is still nowhere to be seen. 
 
Obviously, I missing a critical step here, and as always, your time, assistance, and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Chris

When you right click in the effects bin in SONAR below "Manage Layouts" which option is checked? It should read "Default All Plugins", if not that may be your problem.

Thanks, emhwy....I'll take a look at that tonight and check back in to let you know what I've discovered.

Chris

Chris, when you have Sonar search it is looking for the .dll file.
Confirm the folder you're choosing contains it.

+1 on this.  Same is true for Superior Drummer.

spacey


Chris, when you have Sonar search it is looking for the .dll file.
Confirm the folder you're choosing contains it.

I had so many issues with EZDrummer crashing X1 I haven't used it since. I need to try it again with X2a.

Hey, thanks for the info guys. Excuse my ignorance, but how can I identify if the file as a dll? Initially I found the EZdrummer file under a “programs86” folder in the C drive, but obviously that’s not working. Will properties identify it as a dll or something else?
 Thanks,
Chris

Chris, .dll is a file extension. It will be ezdrummer.dll .

Look here>   programs86>Cakewalk>Vstplugins-  click on the plugins folder to see contents.
You will probably find ezdrummer.dll there.

If so- point Sonar to that folder. ( Vstplugins)

Regards,
Michael

I had this problem - could it be the same?
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?high=&m=2757660&mpage=1#2757680