Your questions answered
Sonisto is a plugin manager for Mac and Windows. The desktop app scans your computer and turns every installed VST, AU and AAX plugin into one searchable library, shows which plugins have an update and links to the latest installers. Free plugins install from the same library, and our shop sells plugins from FabFilter, Waves, Universal Audio, Soundtoys, Eventide, Antares, u-he and many other brands.
Our goal is to make the boring stuff – downloads, installations, updates – take less time. That’s why our mantra is “More Time For Making Music”! 🙂
Watch this video where Stefan explains the first steps to get started:
Yes. This is how the system knows the ownerships in your Sonisto plugin library – also when you migrate to a new system.
Yes.
But once you get the hang of it, it will be a huge time saver. Promise.
Yes, to start. The Free plan includes one computer profile, one scan a month, update alerts for 10 plugins, 10 AI messages a month and the full freeware collection.
Basic ($2.99 a month or $29.99 a year) adds a second computer profile, 20 scans a month, update alerts for every plugin, the password vault, a comparison of your computers and library export. Pro ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) adds up to 10 computer profiles, unlimited scans and AI messages, and plugins that are yours to keep. See every plan on the pricing page.
Prices may not be exactly the same, depending on sales taxes in different countries.
No. Even though Sonisto is built in Linux, it’s for Mac and Windows users only. Sorry, Linux users…
Watch this video, where Stefan takes you through the DAW settings in Sonisto:
We have done (most of) the hard work for you. When you install the Sonisto desktop app, you’ll be prompted to choose your DAW from a dropdown menu – and from that, Sonisto will know which plugin formats to install.
If you’re using more than one DAW on your computer, just add another.
If you want to manually choose your plugin formats you can do that too.
You can always go back and change your settings in the Sonisto Desktop App.
These settings will have an effect when installing products in the “Auto-installers” category.
That’s because the location of VST3, AU and AAX are fixed and can not be changed.
If you are using VST2s, most DAWs will find your VST2 plugins in these standard locations (and if not, check the instructions for your DAW).
Windows:
VST2 plugins: C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
Mac:
Machintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/ /VST2 .vst file extension)
You can do that in the DAW settings in the Sonisto Desktop App. At the bottom activate “Kontakt” and choose the file location – this will impact the sample libraries in the Auto-installer category, that have been purchased in Sonisto.
In order to install plugins in Sonisto, you need to download and install the Sonisto Desktop App. Here you can handle all your plugin installations in the LIBRARY section. See below for more details.
Yes, there are three types of plugins in the Library overview: Auto-installers, Manual installers and Scanned plugins. You can choose between the categories at the top of the LIBRARY page.
Auto-installers are products that have been purchased or added in Sonisto and are fully integrated.
You can choose to install everything in this category with the INSTALL ALL button – or install individually by selecting the product and installing the plugin format you want
Manual installers are products that have been purchased or added in Sonisto and can be installed by selecting the product on the list and then following the instructions.
Scanned plugins is the list of all plugins that are installed on your system, if you have used the “Scan & Organize” plugin management tool. (Try it – it’s awesome..!!!) Most plugins will be shown in an overview where it’s brand categorized, with download link etc. – and you can add your own data like login codes, serial keys etc. for easy access.
“Scan & Organize” is the scan in the Sonisto desktop app. It finds every plugin installed on your computer and builds your library, so you can see what you have, which plugins have an update and where to get the installers. On Basic and Pro you can also keep login details, serial keys and license keys for each plugin in the password vault.
Watch this video where Stefan will take you through the basics – and read below for more details:
Start by selecting “Scan & Organize” in the left side menu in the Sonisto Desktop App – and click “Scan plugins”. Now Sonisto will scan your entire plugin library and create a complete list of all plugins that are installed on your system.
The scan usually takes 1-10 minutes depending on the size of your library, the speed of your computer etc.
To see the list of all your plugins, select ‘Library’ in the left side and then ‘Scanned’ at the top menu.
Most plugins will show up brand categorized, with a download link, etc… the percentage of covered plugins will grow over time. The ones that are not covered, will show up with a name, but no image, brand etc… however you can easily add these things yourself if needed. On Basic and Pro you can also add serial keys, license keys etc.
The scan also automatically generates a list of brand instances in your Password Vault. See the ‘Password Vault’ section for more information.
No! We are aware that installing plugins is a complicated and time consuming process – and that is exactly what we’re trying to do something about. We are not changing any installation files with this service – we are simply creating a better overview and easier access to installations and updates.
No.
We don’t support piracy, but we are also not the police, and we don’t have a “black book”. We make it easier to install and update legit software, so we’re hoping this service will encourage people to buy more of their software.
In the left side menu in the Sonisto Desktop App you’ll find Sonique which is our AI chatbot that is optimised for everything related to music production, mixing, songwriting etc.
Try asking for mixing or production tips – or ideas for writing song lyrics. You’ll find that this can be an extremely powerful tool.
The Free plan includes 10 AI messages a month, Basic 50 a month and Pro unlimited.
Watch this video where Stefan will tell you more about it:
The Password Vault, included in the Basic and Pro plans, is a safe place to store all your login information.
Stefan will take you through the basic use in this video:
When you scan your plugin library, Sonisto will automatically create a list of password instances for each brand that is recognised.
Now you can set the ‘Default Password’ at the top – use the email and password you use the most. This will now show on all brands/password instances and all products.
After that, you can change the logins/passwords that differ from the default one. This will change the login information for that brand and all products related to that brand. Once you have changed a login on a brand, you can’t change it with the ‘Default Password’ setting.
All the passwords, codes, serial keys etc. you save in Sonisto are encrypted and stored safely!
Sonisto Pro is the largest plan. It includes:
– up to 10 computer profiles and unlimited scans
– update alerts for every plugin, the password vault, a comparison of your computers and library export
– unlimited messages with Sonique, our AI assistant for music production
– plugins that are yours to keep
The yearly plan includes 12 plugins that are yours to keep. The monthly plan gives you one new plugin each month, also yours to keep.
Sonisto Pro is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Compare it with Free and Basic on the pricing page.
You can use Sonisto without one. On the Free plan you scan your computer, see your plugins in one library and install free plugins from the Sonisto desktop app. Plugins you buy in our shop are yours without a subscription; each comes with a download link and a serial or redeem code.
Yes. The plugins that come with Pro have a lifetime license, so you keep them even if you cancel your subscription. The yearly plan includes 12 plugins. The monthly plan gives you one new plugin each month. We may change the membership perks in the future.
You can unsubscribe at any time. After your subscription period is over, you’ll simply lose the membership perks. It is important to note that this HAS NO EFFECT on your plugins or installations. And the plugins that you have received as part of your membership are yours for life and will remain in your Sonisto Library.
You can reach us using the contact email or via the contact formula here.
