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Installation

Download, install, and activate Drummer-1 on your Mac.

System Requirements

  • macOS 10.13+ (Intel) or macOS 11+ (Apple Silicon)
  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel Core i5+
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 100 MB disk space (~50 MB installed)
  • VST3 or AU compatible DAW

Drummer-1 is a Universal Binary with native support for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Signed and notarized by Apple.

Download

After purchasing Drummer-1, you'll receive an email with your license key and a link to download the installer.

Can't find your email? Check your spam or junk folder. Some email providers may filter emails from new senders.

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Installation Steps

  1. 1

    Open the installer

    Double-click the downloaded Drummer-1.pkg file to launch the installer.

  2. 2

    Follow the prompts

    Click through the installation wizard. The installer will automatically place VST3 and AU versions in the correct system folders.

  3. 3

    Scan for plugins in your DAW

    Open your DAW and run a plugin rescan. The location varies by DAW—check your DAW's preferences or plugin manager.

  4. 4

    Activate with your license key

    When you first load Drummer-1, you'll be prompted to enter your license key. Paste the key from your purchase confirmation email.

Plugin Locations

The installer places files in the following locations:

VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Drummer-1.vst3
AU: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/Drummer-1.component
Sample Packs: ~/Library/DrummerOne/Packs/

DAW Compatibility

Drummer-1 has been tested with the following DAWs (any VST3/AU compatible host should work):

Logic Pro X 10.5+
Ableton Live 10+
FL Studio 20+
GarageBand 10.4+
Cubase 10+
Studio One 5+
Reaper 6+
Bitwig Studio 4+

Troubleshooting

Plugin not showing in DAW

  • • Rescan your plugin folder in your DAW's preferences
  • • Verify the plugin exists in the locations listed above
  • • On Apple Silicon, ensure your DAW is running natively (not via Rosetta)
  • • Restart your DAW after installation

License activation fails

  • • Ensure you're connected to the internet
  • • Copy the license key exactly (no extra spaces)
  • • Check that you haven't exceeded your 3-device limit
  • • Contact info@drummer-1.com if issues persist

Packs not showing

Verify packs are in ~/Library/DrummerOne/Packs/. Each pack must have a valid pack.json file. Restart the plugin after adding new packs.

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