Why Doesn’t My Sonnox Plug‑in Show Up in My DAW?

If your Sonnox plug‑in doesn’t appear in your DAW after installation, it may have been blocklisted or skipped during the DAW’s plug‑in scan.
This can happen if:

• The plug‑in wasn’t activated to a valid iLok location before opening your DAW.

• You ran the installer while your DAW was still open.

• Your DAW detected a connection or licence issue and marked the plug‑in as “faulty.”

This guide walks you through checking your installation, licence activation, and re‑scanning your plug‑ins.

Prerequisites

• Latest Sonnox plug‑in installer (download here).

• Latest iLok License Manager installed (download here).

• Valid Sonnox licence in your iLok account.

• Correct DAW plug‑in scan paths set.

Step‑by‑Step Solution

1. Close All DAWs

   • Make sure no DAW is running before making changes.

2. Open iLok License Manager

   • Sign in to your iLok account.

   • Check you’re signed into the correct account if you have more than one.

3. Check Your iLok

   • If using USB, plug it in and confirm it appears in the left panel.

   • If using iLok Cloud, go to File → Open Cloud Session.

4. Confirm Your Licence is Activated

   • Your Sonnox licence must be activated to your iLok USB, your computer (Machine Authorisation), or Cloud.

   • If not, drag it from your account onto the correct location.

5. Synchronise Your iLok (USB only)

   • Right‑click your iLok and choose Synchronise.

6. Check Plug‑in Installation Location

   • Ensure the plug‑ins are installed in your DAW’s default plug‑in folders.

   • Confirm your DAW is set to scan these folders.

7. Re‑Scan Plug‑ins in Your DAW

   • Most DAWs allow you to clear the plug‑in cache and force a rescan.

   • See DAW‑specific instructions below.

Troubleshooting / Alternative Fixes

If your plug‑in still doesn’t appear:

• Cubase / Nuendo – Rescanning Plug‑ins in Cubase

• Pro Tools – Re‑Scanning AAX Plug‑ins for Pro Tools

• Logic Pro – Re‑Scanning AU Plug‑ins in Logic

• Ableton Live – Re‑Scanning Plug‑ins in Ableton Live

• Studio One – Re‑Scanning Plug‑ins in Studio One

If your DAW isn’t listed, refer to its user guide for the exact steps.

FAQ / Common Questions

Q: I activated my plug‑in but it still doesn’t show up. Why?
A: Make sure the activation happened before launching your DAW, and check your DAW is scanning the correct folder.

Q: Can I just reinstall?
A: Yes. Reinstalling the latest version of your plug‑in can reset installation paths and resolve detection issues.

Related Articles / Links

• [Understanding iLok & How to Authorise Your Licences]

• Which Locations Can I Use for My Sonnox Licence?

• Sonnox Installer Page