Let’s solve the CONTENT FOLDER error
If THE INSTRUMENT 2 shows a “content folder not found” message, your initial download was probably incomplete or the archive wasn’t extracted correctly. Follow the five steps below - start to finish, it usually takes less than two minutes.
Step 1: Re‑download the content archive manually
Step 2: Locate your Phil Speiser Content folder
- Open the Phil Speiser Control Center.
- Click I MOVED THE CONTENT FOLDER at the bottom - the exact path appears on-screen on the bottom of the window.
Step 3: Delete the broken folder
In that location, move the existingTHE_INSTRUMENT 2 CONTENT
folder to the Trash / Recycle Bin.Step 4: Extract the new archive
- Windows: Right‑click the ZIP → Extract All…
- macOS: Double‑click the ZIP to unpack it
THE_INSTRUMENT 2 CONTENT
folder will appear in your Phil Speiser Content folder.Step 5: Restart your DAW
Load THE INSTRUMENT 2. The plug‑in should now open without any error messages.
Still stuck? Send a screenshot of the error to support@philspeiser.com. I’ll get you up and running asap.