Installing Safari Plugins on Windows

Problem: You want to install Safari Plugins on your PC and make sure they appear in your DAW.

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Step 1: Download the Installer

Go to the Safari Pedals download page:
https://safaripedals.com/pages/Downloads-Page

Download the latest .exe installer.
The installer includes all Safari Pedals plugins.

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Step 2: Run the Installer

Open the downloaded .exe file.

You can choose to install all plugins or select only the ones you need.

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Step 3: Select Plugin Format

• VST3: For Cubase, FL Studio, Studio One, Reaper, Ableton.

• AAX: For Pro Tools users.

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Step 4: Install Plugins

Click Next/Continue.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Choose the installation folder or leave the default:

VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

Click Install and wait for the process to complete.

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Step 5: Verify Installation

Open File Explorer and navigate to the plugin folders above.

Check that the plugin files exist:

• .vst3 for VST3 plugins

• .aaxplugin for AAX plugins

If the files are present, the installation was successful.

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Step 6: Restart Your DAW

Close and reopen your DAW to refresh the plugin list.

Verify that Safari Plugins appear in the plugin browser or effects/instrument list.

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Tips / Troubleshooting

• Keep plugins in default paths for proper DAW recognition.

• Make sure the plugin format matches your DAW (VST3 or AAX).

• If a plugin doesn’t show, verify that the installation path is correct and perform a plugin rescan in your DAW.

• Remove any old or duplicate versions to avoid conflicts.