Version 1.02 is quite old. Most modern DAWs (like Ableton Live 11/12, FL Studio 21, or Logic Pro) run on 64-bit architecture. Older VSTis like PlastiCZ are often 32-bit, meaning they won't even show up in your plugin list without a "bridge" like JBridge, which can be buggy and crash your session.

Check forums like KVR Audio. Often, long-time producers sell their old licenses legally.

If you love that Phase Distortion sound, check out Casio CZ emulations (like Arturia’s CZ V). It captures that exact "plastic" digital vibe but with modern stability and high-def sound quality.