Not sure if this is relevent but when windows recently updated itself i lost add drums... had to reauthorize...this did the trick

sarabalazic wrote
I have it installed in the XLN Audio folder, so that's all correct.

Sounds like you're pointing to the "exe" file, which is NOT the vst plugin. You need to find the "Addictive Drums 2.dll" file and put that directory in the vst scan list. That might be in the vstplugin folder or if you're coming from another DAW, it might be in that DAWs vst folder.

gabo

If you are using AD2 because you migrated from SONAR, then put "C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\VstPlugins" in your S1 Vst Plug-ins locations list. This is what I had to do. You will also then pick up some (but not all) of the other plugins that were bundled with SONAR.

The responses are quick here

Thanks to all who responded. My Windows updates itself abnormally fast, I feel, every few days (Windows 10 64-bit), but the application still works.....although I paid a lot for Fairfax vol. 1 and 2, and have 5 selections for each which boggles my mind--either they overprice insanely or I have no idea how to download the full version (but I registered the key, downloaded the installer, and have what I assume are the full versions)

You might be right, perhaps it is best I reinstall it if I can find the register key (I changed computers, changed mail.....chaos) because some pathway somewhere might be corrupted somewhere (as much as I appreciate everyone's help here, if anyone starts to get technical with abbreviations I truly will have no idea what you are talking about as I am notoriously resistant to learn anything computer/tech related)..so I will probably try that.

As far as for where I come from, I am a novice DAW-user, so S1 is my first. I have never heard of a DAW before last year nor does anyone where I am located have any idea what a DAW is. The music industry and scene where I am located is non-existent outside of select coteries that do not share the know-how. So I depend on this forum for help where people are what appears to be mind-bogglingy advanced when it comes to the tech stuff. I used to think the only way to create music was to book a studio session, but since 2 hours studio time here for a rough cut with no polish or production costs the equivalent of a 1000 quid and up (and there are 3 studios in the whole country so the greed is allowed to flourish) I had to find other options. That's how I learned about DAWs, and apart from the free stuff like Audacity (or it was free when I used it, anyway) which I have no idea how anyone can seriously use to create even a cheap demo, S1 is the first DAW I have ever been personally involved in. But I am flying off at a tangent now.

I shall probably try reinstalling and see what happens. And if it still doesn't work.....well....as a poetically robotic Austrian fellow once offered: ''I'll be back''

Your XLN Installer has to be installed and running the latest version so it can manager your license keys and install issues.

At this moment, XLN is updating their platforms so once that is done, you should be able to download this program from your XLN account.
Once all your XLN licenses are in order, you must make sure you are pointing Studio One to the correct VST path for Addictive Drums 2.dll.

1. Launch XLN Online Installer.

2. Click the "Advanced button" on the top. You will see the path selections here. The one that says Addictive Drums 2 is the application path. Ignore that for now. Look for the VST32 and VST64 paths below that and make note of current path locations, or change the paths to something you prefer.

3. Add the path that you found in step #2 to your Studio One "Options > Locations > VST Plug-ins". Check "Scan at startup".

4. Restart Studio One. You should see the XLN AD 2 instrument now.

I too lost contact with AD2 and your solution worked perfectly.

Thank You

XLN software is notorious for needing to reauthorize your computer any time there is a windows update. Using the installer to remove your current authorization and recreate a new one solves 99% of all XLN issues. No reinstalls needed (unless the installer itself needs updating.)

I tried all these solutions and nothing worked. I even reloaded XLN Addictive Keys and still nothing. Finally, I went to Studio One->options->Locations->VST Plugins. Here, click the button that says Reset Blacklist. Scan at Startup should be clicked. Thats it. Reboot, then you will see your Addictive Keys or Drums come back.

oriole04 wroteI tried all these solutions and nothing worked. I even reloaded XLN Addictive Keys and still nothing. Finally, I went to Studio One->options->Locations->VST Plugins. Here, click the button that says Reset Blacklist. Scan at Startup should be clicked. Thats it. Reboot, then you will see your Addictive Keys or Drums come back.

That's probably the first thing you should try with missing plugins.