Do I need a DAW?
Not necessarily — every plugin ships as a Standalone app, so you can run it with no DAW at all. For your sessions, load the native VST3 in any major host: Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig — or the AU in Logic on Mac. AAX (Pro Tools) is coming soon.
What formats and platforms are supported?
Native VST3 and Standalone for macOS and Windows — bit-exact from the same source on both — plus Audio Unit (AU) on macOS for Logic. AAX (for Pro Tools) is coming soon.
Do you support Logic and Pro Tools?
Logic — yes. Every plugin ships as an Audio Unit (AU) on macOS, so it loads right into Logic, GarageBand and MainStage. Pro Tools (AAX) is the only format still in development. Everything also runs as VST3 or Standalone: Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig — or with no DAW at all.
How do I install the plugins?
The easy way: run the one-click installer. Every plugin ships with a signed installer — a .pkg on Mac and an .exe on Windows. Open it, follow the prompts, and it places the VST3, AU (Mac) and Standalone in the right folders for you, removing any older copy so you never run a stale build. Then rescan plugins in your DAW. Prefer to do it yourself? You can still copy the VST3/AU into your plug-ins folder by hand — see "Where do plugins install to?" below.
Is there an installer, or do I drag the files?
Both — your choice. There's a one-click installer for Mac (.pkg) and Windows (.exe), and it's the easiest path: it puts every format where it belongs and clears out any previous version first. If you'd rather manage it yourself, the download also lets you drag the VST3/AU into your plug-ins folder manually. Either way your saved projects and settings are left untouched.
macOS says it can't verify the developer / the app can't be opened.
This shouldn't happen on current builds. The Mac installer and every plugin are Apple-notarized and Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel), so they open cleanly through Gatekeeper with no warning. If an older download ever shows that message, just right-click (or Control-click) the app or installer → Open once and confirm — macOS then remembers your choice. Re-downloading the latest build clears it for good.
Where do plugins install to?
The standard system folders. On Mac: the VST3 goes to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3, the AU to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components, and the Standalone app to /Applications. On Windows: the VST3 goes to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3, with the Standalone in its Program Files folder. The one-click installer places everything there automatically; if you copy files by hand, use those same locations, then rescan in your DAW.
How do I install on Windows?
Just run the installer. After downloading, right-click the .zip →
Properties → tick
Unblock near the bottom (if shown) →
Apply, then extract it and run the
Installer .exe — it places the VST3 and Standalone for you and removes any older copy. If Windows shows a blue "Windows protected your PC" screen, click
More info → Run anyway (that button is hidden until you click More info), then follow the prompts. Prefer to do it by hand? Copy the .vst3 into
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\ and rescan plugins in your DAW. You see the warning only because our Windows signing certificate is still on the way — the software is clean and safe. Full step-by-step + troubleshooting:
Opening on Windows guide →.
Windows SmartScreen / "Windows protected your PC" — is it safe?
Yes, it's safe — click More info → Run anyway. That blue screen appears on the installer or standalone because our Windows code-signing certificate is still on the way, and Windows shows it for
every publisher it doesn't yet recognize — it's about the certificate, not the software. The button to continue is hidden until you click
More info first. The software is clean; once our certificate is issued the warning disappears on its own. Full walkthrough:
Opening on Windows guide →.
How does delivery work?
Stripe handles payment (we never see your card). Within about 60 seconds you get an email with a secure download link — it works 5 times over 72 hours. Lose it? Reply to the email and we'll re-send.
What about the 12-bit sound — is it real?
The Blapp Machine's vintage path is a bit-exact model of the classic converter: 12-bit resolution at 26.04 kHz with true sample-and-hold. It's not an "inspired by" filter — it's the math of the original circuit, verified sample by sample.
What are the system requirements?
macOS: 11 (Big Sur) or later — Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel, universal. Windows: 10 or 11, 64-bit. A 64-bit VST3 or AU host (any modern DAW), or run the included Standalone app with no DAW at all. About 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended), a multi-core CPU, and disk space for your own samples and projects. Every purchase includes both the Mac and Windows builds.
Refunds?
All sales are final. These are downloadable, DRM-free digital instruments, so we don't offer refunds. Our builds are validated and certified on both macOS and Windows — please check the system requirements above and confirm your setup meets them before you buy. It's on you to know your computer can run it. Not sure about compatibility? Email us before you purchase — a human reads it and will help you decide.