ok, can you please tell me a name of a plug in that comes as stock with ableton 9 suite, so i can check as you suggested?
I think I can help with this misunderstanding;
"PLUGINS" are going to be added BY YOU, installed typically by downloading them from their makers.
These will typically be installed into;
C:\Program files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins for 64 bit systems
or, C:\Program files(x86)\Steinberg\VSTPlugins for 32 bit systems
Make sure in your preferences>FILE/FOLDER (at the bottom you have "Use VST custom folder ON (yellow)
because most third party "plugins" will install there... Make sure they do. If not choose a custom install
not the default they have) and pick the install folder for your system (I'm using Windows in this example.
NOW, I THINK you're talking about the AUDIO EFFECTS that come WITH Live 9 when you install IT
These are NOT "packs." You ARE able to download some free packs though and you shoud. LOTS of
great sounds, clips, samples and additional audio effects come with them, and they're FREE
So, in your browser click on "Audio Effects" in the left column. BAM!!! TONS of BASIC (no bells whistles
or really cool graphics) but they get the job done mostly. I have a Focusrite 2i2 USB interface, and THAT
comes with the ability to download and add Scarlett plugins (EQ/COMP/GATE/REVERB) and RED 2 (EQ) and
RED 3 (Compression) You may like one more than another, and I even use both sometimes on different tracks
because I like it better... the caboose to this train of thought;
THEY will install to your "Custom VST folder, and if you look at your "PLUGINS" in the browser THEY will be
there.
Remember; AUDIO EFFECTS is all the basic stuff that comes WITH the Live 9 install already.
PLUGINS is what you ADD afterwards. PACKS are added afterwards also, and will come with
(if you're lucky) other audio effects.
Choices you've GOT!