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PLUGIN ACTIVATION & ASSISTANCE

Getting started with downloads, activation, & more

System Requirements

The hardware required to run our plugins is similar to any digital recording setup. Namely, you will need:. Mac or Windows. Laptop or Desktop. We do not currently support mobile operating systems. This is how you get your signal into your computer. M

Downloads & Activations

If you're using a version of your plugin from before June 2025, please follow the activation steps below

Recommended Starting Settings

When first using your plugin, these are the recommend settings for getting up and running. You can access these settings by clicking into the Audio IO menu in the standalone plugin. Feedback Loop:. Uncheck this box once you are setup to unmute the pl

Licenses & Multiple Machines

Each subscription or outright license can be used on up to 3 different machines at once. The associated email will always be the one entered during your first activation. If you try to activate the same code on a 2nd machine with a separate email, th

File Locations

Your plugins are installed to the following locations by default:. VST: C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins. VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3. AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-ins. VST: Macintosh HD/ Library/ Audio/ Plug-I

Apple Silicon Support

AmpHub. ControlHub. ToneHub. All Tonality plugins. Libra. Emissary / NadIR

AmpHub LE

AmpHub LE is free for all customers who purchase Focusrite, and Novation registered hardware units. Your activation code for AmpHub LE will be available within your Focusrite account. If you haven't received an activation code yet, please reach out t

Legacy iLok Activations

As of October 2024, we officially completed our transition to our proprietary licensing system, and iLok is no longer required with the exception of Libra. Please note: We will not be able to offer support or guarantee compatibility for any iLok-lice

Activation for Legacy Installers

If you're using a version of your plugin from before June 2025, please follow the activation steps below