By default, Cradle Hub will install plug-in file and content data to a number of default locations, outlined below:

Plug-in Locations

Plug-in files (macOS):

• VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

• AU: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

• AAX: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins

Plug-in files (Windows):

• VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

• AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Default Content Locations

• macOS:/Users/Shared

• Windows:C:\Users\Public\Documents

Custom Content Locations

Cradle Hub allows you to install content libraries for our VST instruments to custom locations on a per-product basis.

Head to our installation guide article for assistance with installing a new plug-in to a directory of your choice. If you want to move plug-ins that are already installed to a new location, please check out this dedicated article on how to do so.

Where is plug-in factory content located?

Factory content — samples and presets — is installed in a subfolder of your Content Installation Location. You can find this setting in the Settings area of the Cradle Hub. For example, if you haven't made any changes, the default location for The Prince is:

• macOS: /Users/Shared/Cradle/The Prince

• Windows: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Cradle\The Prince

Note that factory content is not available as raw (e.g. WAV) files but packed in proprietary containers. You can find out more information on content installation locations in the File Locations article.