Documentation

System Requirements

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

Installation Steps

1. Download the Drummer-1 installer from your purchase confirmation email
2. Open the .pkg installer and follow the installation prompts
3. The installer 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:

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

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 track name to open the Track Editor
2. Drag and drop a WAV or AIFF file onto the sample slot
3. Adjust sample parameters: Gain, Pitch, Low-cut, High-cut, Saturation
4. Lock the sample to preserve it during pattern generation

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