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I have just got Studio One Artist 4. What do I need to do to use 3rd part plugins - like Easy Drummer 2? Is it any additional software I must buy? If so, what is it called and where do I find it? Thanks.

You need this to use VST plugins in Artist.
https://shop.presonus.com/VST-and-AU-and-Rewire-Support

Thanks a lot. However it is still a bit confusing, because I found this information:

Important Note for Studio One Artist Users: 3rd party VST integration is not supported in Studio One Artist version 1 or version 2. You must have registered and activated Studio One as the Producer or the Professional versions to have VST support with Studio One.

https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/a ... -Artist-v2

Upgrading Studio One From Artist To Producer Or Professional or Artist v1 to Artist v2
Customers who already have Studio One Artist may decide to purchase an upgrade to Producer or Professional either via our online webstore or from an Authorized Dealer such as Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, AMS, etc. You may be upgrading StudioOne Artist version 1 to StudioOne Artist version 2, the same steps will apply. Upon payment for the upgrade, you should receive a 28-digit Upgrade Key from the vendor. Some stores will print this on their store receipt. Online sales typically involve an email sent to the customer to serve as both a payment receipt and product (Key) delivery method.

CLICK HERE TO --> [PURCHASE AN UPGRADE]

(I click but the site is gone)

So question are:
Is this described here an outdated method? Is installing the product you linked to all I need to do? Is that the same as upgrading to producer status?

The information you found is outdated as it describe Version 1 or 2 and as I read your first message it's artist version 4 we talk about. Also I don't really get your question, is it possible to rephrase it ?
Thanks.

Ah, I kind of get it now !
You should look at this link https://www.presonus.com/products/Studi ... e-versions to see the different options you have.
The Producer is gone, I think, if you don't want to downgrade totally and the only ones for you is to continue with Artist and upgrade with the https://shop.presonus.com/VST-and-AU-and-Rewire-Support or switch to Professional.
If you want to go all the way this is a good option https://shop.presonus.com/Studio-One-4- ... l-versions if you hava a license for Artist.
Cheers !

Hi again. I have just bought the pro version from the link you gave me.
Everything is fine. I appriciate your help, mate. Thanks a lot .... cheers.

If I can help, I will !!
Cheers !!