Documentation

System Requirements

• • macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Core i5 or better
• • 8GB RAM minimum
• • 2GB available disk space
• • VST3 or AU compatible DAW

Installation Steps

1. Download the Drummer-1 installer from your purchase confirmation email
2. Open the .dmg file and drag Drummer-1 to your Applications folder
3. Run the installer - it will automatically install VST3 and AU versions
4. Open your DAW and scan for new plugins
5. Enter your license key when prompted on first launch

DAW Compatibility

Drummer-1 works with any DAW that supports VST3 or AU formats:

• • Ableton Live 10+
• • Logic Pro X / Logic Pro
• • FL Studio 20+
• • Pro Tools 2020+
• • Cubase 11+
• • Studio One 5+
• • Reaper 6+
• • GarageBand

Generating Patterns

1. Select a Genre Pack from the dropdown menu
2. Click "Generate" to create a new pattern
3. Use the transport controls to play/stop the pattern
4. Adjust tempo using the BPM control or sync to your DAW
5. Drag the pattern to your DAW timeline or export as MIDI

Creative Controls

• Dynamics: Adjust velocity curves to control how hard or soft the drums hit
• Groove: Apply swing and shuffle templates to add human feel
• Micro-Timing: Fine-tune individual hit timing for subtle variations
• Pattern Builder: Use Euclidean algorithms to create complex polyrhythms

Loading Custom Samples

Drummer-1 supports loading your own samples:

1. Click on any drum slot in the sequencer
2. Drag and drop a WAV, AIFF, or MP3 file onto the slot
3. Or click "Browse" to select a file from your computer
4. Adjust sample parameters like pitch, volume, and decay

Plugin Not Showing in DAW

• • Rescan your plugin folder in your DAW's preferences
• • Verify the plugin is installed in the correct location
• • Check that your DAW supports VST3 or AU formats
• • On Apple Silicon, ensure you're running the native version

Audio Issues

• • Check your DAW's audio output settings
• • Ensure the plugin track isn't muted or soloed
• • Verify buffer size settings (try 256 or 512 samples)
• • Restart your DAW if issues persist

License Activation

• • Ensure you're connected to the internet during activation
• • Copy the license key exactly as it appears in your email
• • If you've reached your activation limit, contact support