Install the plugin
- Download
polarity-glue-X.Y.Z-windows-system.exefrom the product page.X.Y.Zis the release version. - Close your DAW and any running Polarity-Glue standalone instance.
- Open the installer and approve the administrator prompt. Installation is system-wide.
- Select the formats you need. Bitwig can use CLAP or VST3; the standalone application is optional.
- Finish the installation, reopen your DAW and rescan plugins if Polarity-Glue is not listed.
Plugin locations
CLAP: C:\Program Files\Common Files\CLAP
VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3The installer manages these folders. Keep a single system installation to avoid loading an older duplicate.
If Windows shows a warning
Signing status can differ between releases. If SmartScreen displays a reputation warning, verify that the installer came from this site and compare it with the linked SHA-256 checksum. If you trust the download, use More info > Run anyway when available.
Updating or uninstalling
Close the DAW before running a newer installer. To uninstall, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Polarity-Glue and choose Uninstall.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| Plugin is missing | Confirm CLAP or VST3 was selected and the DAW scans the system folders above. Rescan failed plugins. |
| Installer cannot replace files | Close every host and standalone instance, then rerun the installer. |
| No compression with External Sidechain | Route a signal to the plugin’s sidechain input in your DAW, or turn External Sidechain off. |
| AUTO stays on WAITING | Play audio and stop changing compressor settings. Learning needs two seconds of audio above its quiet-signal gate. |