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Windows Installation

The 64-bit Polarity-MEQ installer includes CLAP, VST3, LV2 and the standalone application.

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Install the plugin

  1. Download polarity-meq-X.Y.Z-windows-system.exe from the product page. X.Y.Z is the release version.
  2. Close your DAW and any running Polarity-MEQ standalone instance.
  3. Open the installer and approve the administrator prompt. Installation is system-wide.
  4. Select the formats you need. Bitwig can use CLAP or VST3; the standalone application is optional.
  5. Finish the installation, reopen your DAW and rescan plugins if Polarity-MEQ is not listed.

Plugin locations

CLAP: C:\Program Files\Common Files\CLAP
VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

The 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-MEQ and choose Uninstall.

Troubleshooting

ProblemWhat to check
Plugin is missingConfirm CLAP or VST3 was selected and the DAW scans the system folders above. Rescan failed plugins.
Installer cannot replace filesClose every host and standalone instance, then rerun the installer.
Reference capture is emptyRoute a signal to the plugin’s sidechain input in your DAW, or turn External Sidechain off.
Dynamics has no effectCapture Reference and Current, then use MASTERING mode. ZERO LATENCY preserves Dynamics controls but does not process them.