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Wrong plugin window size (UI scaling) in DAW (Reaper, Studio One, Cubase, etc)

On Windows computers, in certain DAWs such as Reaper/Studio One/Cubase, BIAS FX 2 plugin might show the wrong window size (too big/too small), part of the plugin window is black/white, or cropped UI.

Studio One

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  1. Disable High DPI mode in Studio One Pasted image 20230221142248.png

  2. Go to Windows display/scaling setting and try to set it to 100% as well.

Reaper

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  1. Close REAPER.
  2. Right-click on the REAPER icon and select Properties.
  3. In the Compatibility section, please enable “Override high DPI scaling behavior.” and select scaling performed by: “System”.
  4. Launch REAPER and insert BIAS FX 2 again.

Resources: Cubase 11: Using DPI-unaware plug-ins on Windows – Steinberg Support High-DPI monitor support – Ableton High DPI awarenes for plugins - Cockos Incorporated Forums Disable DPI Awareness in a Plugin - Audio Plugins - JUCE