plug-ins
it totally depends on the type of plug-in. if the one you downloaded is or has an .exe file in it, it needs to be installed. unzip all the files into any folder you like (i normally put one on the desktop for this. then, go into the folder and look for the .exe file (it may be called 'setup' or something, and double click it. you will then go through the setup process. it will come to a point where it will ask you where you would like it installed, the 'plugins folder in the cool edit directory is an obvious choice. once complete, reboot, and then run cool edit. open a .wav file or something and take it into edit view. go to the transform menu and directx....choose 'refresh this list' once done, the plug-in should appear in your directx menu. On the other hand...some plug-ins are designed specifically for cool edit, these plugins are normally 1 file with an extension of .xfm , if this is the case, copy the file into your cool edit directory (not in plugins though!) you will see other .xfm files there, thats where you need to place it. once done, the plugin will appear in any of the standard cool edit transform menu options (like, where you would normally find 'reverb or 'echo' etc etc
hope this helps ya bud
bigzed™