Have you tried to host GURU in "Blue Cat's PatchWork" using PatchWorks 32bit mode?

 

Hi, for Guru this is not necessary. Plugin is too old, released before this license manager thing.

But for Geist 2 r2r, yes, you need it!

 

Here with Windows 10 enterprise 22H2 OS 19045.5965
Only to test. I download. Fxpansion Guru STADALONE VSTi RTAS v1.6.12 DVD9 WORKiNG-ASSiGN
Installed without problems no admin or compatibility modes.
jbridged with "jBridgev1.75d4"
Cubase 14 blocks "Guru.dll (unsupported architectura x86 32)"
Open Vst plugin manager and search for bridged GURU.x64
working!

 

PatchWork load legacy 32-bit plug-ins in 64-bit applications? No. PatchWork can only load 64-bit plug-ins in 64-bit applications, and 32-bit plug-ins in 32-bit applications. It does not include a bridging feature.

 

I understand that what you want is to use GURU, not alternatives. I was also loyal to it. Then GEIST, and now also GEIST2. There are things I prefer about version 1, others about version 2. They also sound a bit different...

 

hi, its actualy legit version im installing( i know shock horror) it just uses serial number for registering

 

amazing,this is why i dont give up! i knew it had to work(just not for me yet)
are u able to load the loops?

 

im going to download the assign release,although will take me almost a week as can only download slow from r.gator 1 at time,with 2 hour break between downloads

 

Last edited: Jul 6, 2025

++ Guru even works in "Windows 11 - 64 bit ++

FXpansion Guru STADALONE VSTi RTAS v1.6.12 DVD9 WORKiNG-ASSiGN



I used an old 32-bit Studio One version:

PreSonus - Studio One v2.6.5 Win x86 (Build on Dec 2 2024)

I created 2 folders in Windows C:/ and installed them there and copied the library there!

C:\FXpansion Guru VSTi
C:\FXpansion Guru Library

Delete: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\FXpansion\GURU
Start the PC new and install it ! Read the NFO !!!

 

Last edited: Jul 6, 2025

working all fine. can load all loops, samples,patterns...

 

For some reason I thought he had given up on getting Guru to work and was trying to get Geist2 working.

 

hehe, i was about to give up,but then u guys gave me a glimer of hope!

 

ok,so a week later( had to download all parts 1 day at a time. i installed the aforementioned release.
guru now loads in cubase 14 pro jbridged,but im still having same problem with conent
on guru on left pane guru data,then on right all the folders within guru data are shown.
the only thing i seem to be able to load is kits
if i click on loops on left pane,it shows all the folders within loops on right pane.
if i click on any of those folders on right pane they all move to left pane leaving right pane empty. if i double click on these folders when in left pane all thats left on left pane is parent directory

 

@funkman, maybe the AI will help you, I don't know if it tells the truth, give it a try!

Spoiler: Source: ChatGPT KI

1. Confirm Content Path is Correct in GURU
GURU relies on its content being in the exact expected folder path. Sometimes even a slight path mismatch breaks indexing.

Steps:

• Open GURU in standalone mode (if available — this is best for setup).
  
  
• Go to File > Preferences (or similar).
  
  
• Look for a section like Content Path or Data Folder.
  
  
• Make sure it points to the correct top-level “GURU Data” folder that contains:
  
  nginx
  GURU Data/
  ├── Kits/
  ├── Loops/
  ├── Patterns/
  ├── Sounds/
  └── etc.

Important: Don’t set the path to the “Loops” folder directly. Always select the root “GURU Data” folder.

✅ 2. Force Re-Scan of Content
Sometimes the content database needs to be rebuilt manually.

Try This:

1. Go to the File menu or Preferences.
   
   
2. Look for an option like “Rescan Content” or “Rebuild Database”.
   
   
3. If no such option exists, delete the content database manually. It’s usually located at:

Windows:

makefile
C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\FXpansion\GURU\

Mac:

swift
~/Library/Application Support/FXpansion/GURU/

Look for a file like:


GURUContent.db

Delete it, then re-launch GURU and it should rebuild the content index.

✅ 3. Folder Browsing Quirk
Your description:

“If I click on any of those folders on right pane they all move to left pane leaving right pane empty…”

This sounds like GURU is treating folders as ‘shortcuts’, and moving them into the library tree on the left. That’s semi-normal behavior — but you should then be able to expand those folders on the left to browse actual loops/sounds.

If expanding those folders just leads to an empty folder, it likely means:

• The folder is empty (unlikely),
  
  
• The file formats inside aren't supported, or
  
  
• The index is broken or incomplete.

✅ 4. File Formats and Legacy Issues
GURU uses proprietary formats for some content. If you downloaded from a legacy or unofficial release:

• Some loop files may not be properly included or extracted.
  
  
• Re-check that .grv, .aif, or .wav loop files are actually in those “Loops” subfolders.

You can manually open a loop folder in Windows Explorer and verify actual files are present.

✅ 5. jBridge/Cubase 14 Consideration
You mentioned:

“jBridged in Cubase 14 Pro”

GURU is 32-bit, so you’re wrapping it to work in a 64-bit environment. That’s okay, but jBridge sometimes blocks folder access (sandboxing or UAC issues).

To work around this:

• Run Cubase as Administrator — right-click > Run as Administrator
  
  
• OR make sure GURU (and jBridge wrapper .exe) has full permissions.

✅ Final Thoughts
If kits load, that confirms GURU is mostly working — this is likely a content path issue or indexing problem, not a full-blown corruption or installation failure.

Let Me Help Further:
If you can provide:

• A screenshot of your GURU interface (with the content browser visible),
  
  
• Or a list of what’s in your GURU Data/Loops folder,

…I can give more specific help.

Would you like to upload a screenshot or file listing?

 

A question: are you selecting the right tabs to access the folders?
Guru has this peculiarity: you can only access the contents in a folder if and only if you select the right/appropriate tab in the left panel.

Example: to select a snare sound, you first need to select the "pads" tab, otherwise you cannot access the sounds. You cannot, for instance, select a snare sound if the "kit" tab is what you have selected first.

Another example: if you first have selected the loops folder, the panel to the right will only show folders where you have loops - it won't show pads or kit contents (you will always have to reselect the appropriate tabs first to be able to access the related content to that tab).

It is not a bug, Guru works like this: you can only access the deeper folders to the right of the left panel if and only if you have chosen the appropriate tab first (patterns, kits, pads or loops).

 

Last edited: Jul 13, 2025

omg. this works. thank you so much.
thanks for all replies

 

You are welcome. Glad to be helpful!