macos // universal package

macOS Installation

The universal package includes CLAP, VST3, LV2, AUv2 and standalone for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Download .pkg · v0.1.5 Back to Downloads

Install the plugin

  1. Download polarity-meq-X.Y.Z-macos-system.pkg from the product page. X.Y.Z is the release version.
  2. Close your DAW and open the package in Finder.
  3. Follow the installer steps. Enter an administrator password when requested.
  4. Reopen your DAW and rescan plugins. Bitwig uses CLAP or VST3; Logic uses AUv2.

System plugin locations

CLAP: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP
VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
AUv2: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components

The installer places the included formats in the system folders and installs the standalone application. You do not need to copy plugin bundles manually.

If macOS blocks the package

Signing and notarization can differ between releases. First confirm the download came from this site and matches the provided checksum. If macOS cannot verify the developer and you trust the package:

  1. Try opening the package once, then dismiss the warning.
  2. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.
  3. Find the message about the blocked installer and choose Open Anyway, if offered.
  4. Authenticate and confirm opening that package.

Keep system security enabled. A damaged download should be downloaded again.

Updating

Close all plugin instances and run the newer package. If your DAW still loads an older version, check for duplicate bundles in your user-level plugin folders and rescan.

Troubleshooting

ProblemWhat to check
Plugin is missing in BitwigCheck the CLAP and VST3 scan paths, then rescan.
Plugin is missing in LogicCheck the Audio Unit in Logic’s Plug-in Manager and validate it again.
Switching latency modesStop the transport before switching between MASTERING and ZERO LATENCY so the host can recalculate delay compensation.