This thread gives me hope. I created a video project on Vegas 10 and was ready to burn to DVD when I noticed I had run out of disk space and couldn't do the burn. I will be getting a new hard drive or two. But in trying to make more disk space, I used a utility to compress little-used files and suspect that this was the cause of a NEW problem; that is, when I opened the project, suddenly I got an error report that said:

"Plug-in: 'Sony Track Noise Gate' failed to load. Please make sure the plug-in is properly installed."

(exactly same kind of report both for Track "EQ" and for "Compressor")

I have no idea where these plug-ins may be found or how to "make sure" they are properly installed.

I notice the "Repair Install" or Reinstall suggestion. I'm guessing I'd have to save my project on an external hard drive in either case, right? My drives are nearly full as it is...I was hoping for something less drastic, but I do need to know whatever actually will work. Perhaps the compression utility actually deleted an important file. (By the way, what is an SCS app??) I still have some files from a Version 7 I had installed but never used, and the project I'm referencing sounded fine before the file compression...

Thank you for the voice of experience!

I few ways, "Start> Settings> Control Panel> Programs and Features> Change> Repair" (May vary depending on OS.)
If that does not return the plug-ins, download the latest update and install over the top of the current ver. Toolbars and other preferences should remain intact.
If all else fails, uninstall and reinstall VP. The will reset the Toolbars and other preferences to the default settings.

Hi, did you resolve this issue. I see alot of suggestions but nothing about a resolution. I ask because I have the exact same issue. I see videos and I read in the brouchures that Sony Vegas has all these awesome Audio fx, but I can't seem to find them. I re-installed Vegas 3 times, I have scowered the folders looking for these mysterious plugins.. they're nowhere to be found.

Any answers to your problem? I didn't see you come back so I'm hoping you found something out.

thanks

Myerz, Detail how you are trying to add a plug-in to a track. I've heard of VST plugs being 'hidden', but not the Direct X Sony plugs.

'Faithful&True' asked when re-install or repair install "I'm guessing I'd have to save my project on an external hard drive in either case, right?"
No, your project and media files will remain intact... though saving important files to an external drive is a good idea in general.

@ rraud,

I'm not trying to add 3rd party plug-ins.... I'm just looking for all the plug-ins that sony says comes with Vegas. I have three showing Volume, Pan, some other one that I can't recall.... it's listed at the top of this post. I have exactly the same problem that started this whole thread. And, I was thinking since it might have been resolved.... do you know where Vegas hides all of it's native plug-ins?

thanks

I hesitate to recommend this to people who leave their System Specs blank. Don't even know which OS we're talking about here.
But this has worked for me several times, under Windows XP, so here goes:
Find the plug-in .dll files in the Sony/Shared Plug-Ins directory. Drag-and-drop each one onto the file regsvr32.exe.

I don't why my system specs are blank...this is straight off of sony's site.....

System #1
Windows Version:7 64-bit
RAM:6G
Processor:i7 930
Video Card:GT9800 512M
Sound Card:On Board
Video Capture:NA
CD Burner:Pioneer
DVD Burner:Pioneer
Camera:Canon Rebel
Add. Comments:Motherboard : Gigabyte X58A UDR3

Not to distract anyone from the thread, but if system spec's are requested from everyone ( which makes complete sense) maybe that option should be checked by default in the "Forum Settings". Less important sites take the liberty to do what makes sense, and if you have an issue with privacy then maybe you should read the fine print and disable that ability to share your info.

Anyways, it would be nice to take advantage of all the wonderful plug-ins I keep hearing about.

thanks for your suggestion though.....

So, in a 64-bit windows 7 system where would one find these plug-ins?

Open the Vegas Plug-in Manager.

Locate the Audio folder.
What plugins are listed in the Sony folder?

Depending on which version of Vegas you are running (64 bit or 32 bit) the plug-ins are located:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Shared Plug-Ins\Audio_x64

C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Shared Plug-Ins\Audio

If you are not seeing the plugins, do the following:

1. Open Vegas

2. Drag the "dll" file from one of the above directories on to the Vegas window. NOTE: You cannot drag a 32 bit dll onto 64 bit Vegas or visa-versa. If you do, you will get a "Failed to register properly error.

3. You will get a dialog that tells you what will happen and your options.

When you have completed this, shut done and restart Vegas.

Open your Plug-in Manager View and the plug-ins should appear in the Sony plug-in folder I described.

Peter

Lifesaver..... thanks a bunch.