Home Studio Tips

The best thing to do when you have to install new software onto your DAW is to use a test machine. For instance, if you've downloaded plugins from the internet or you have new software to load, etc. It's best to test it out on a machine you don't care about, rather than crash your DAW with bad software. I just use an old pc that I have in the basement. Make sure this PC is up to date with updates and has the latest antivirus software installed. This way you can see how the software will act, if it's worth installing, or if it is virus free. I can't tell you how many times I've downloaded free plugins from the web and they are infected with a virus. The old saying goes, rather be safe than sorry especially when it comes to your precious DAW!