ScanPluginsApp Excessive Load Times Workaround

Hi everyone, I noticed in the recent Maschine update discussion forum, that a fair amount of people are noticing either Maschine or Komplete Kontrol taking excessive amounts of time to start up, due to the "ScanPluginsApp" scouring your file base for vsts, sometimes getting stuck scanning some 3rd party VSTs...

I have a VERY SIMPLE SOLUTION (workaround) for you, that I came across on youtube -

Instructions:

Go to "this PC" > program files > common files > native instruments > maschine (and/or komplete kontrol)

Within this folder, you will see the "ScanPluginsApp". This is what's running automatically every time you start your music program...

Thing is, it's only necessary whenever you add new plugins. Other than that, it should be turned off. Here's how -

• Create a new folder. A relevant name like "scanplugins app" is most appropriate.
• Drag and drop the ScanPluginsApp into the new folder (admin access required, allow)
• Start your music software and enjoy the fastest startup you've seen in years!
• Simply pull the program out of the folder anytime you need to scan for newly added plugins.

Hope this helps.

-Bmo