Installing PluggedIN on Your System
PluggedIN is an independent boutique audio DSP collective. Here is how to complete installation on Windows and macOS in less than 30 seconds.
Why do Windows and macOS show a first-time prompt?
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Windows 10 & 11
SmartScreen First-Launch Steps
Open the Installer
Double-click PluggedIN_Central_Setup.exe.
Click "More Info"
If Windows Defender SmartScreen displays a blue banner ("Windows protected your PC"), click the small underlined More info link.
Click "Run anyway"
Click the Run anyway button. The installer will launch and install Central and your VST3 plugins automatically.
macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel)
Gatekeeper First-Launch Steps
Drag to Applications
Open the .dmg and drag PluggedIN Central into your Applications folder.
Right-Click → Open
Right-click (or Control-click) PluggedIN Central in Finder and choose Open.
Click "Open" in Prompt
Click Open in the dialog. Alternatively, open System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway at the bottom.