linux // native install

Linux Installation

Polarity-SC-Dark on Linux is a native Rust plugin build. Copy the VST3 bundle or CLAP file into a plugin folder, then rescan your DAW.

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Step-by-step install

  1. Download the Linux ZIP from the Downloads section.
  2. Extract the archive to a temporary folder.
  3. Copy Polarity-SC-Dark.vst3 into your VST3 folder and/or copy Polarity-SC-Dark.clap into your CLAP folder.
  4. Start your DAW and run a plugin rescan.

Important: Polarity-SC-Dark.vst3 is a bundle directory. Copy the whole .vst3 item as-is, not just the files inside it.

Common Linux plugin paths

User VST3: ~/.vst3
User CLAP: ~/.clap

System VST3: /usr/lib/vst3
System CLAP: /usr/lib/clap

User folders are easiest when you do not want to use sudo. Some hosts also support custom plugin paths, but the folders above are the most common starting point.

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do
Plugin not listed in DAW Confirm the file is in a scanned VST3 or CLAP folder, then run a full plugin rescan.
DAW still loads an older build Remove older Polarity-SC-Dark copies from custom plugin folders so the host only sees the current native build.
Permission denied or file not readable Make sure the copied files are readable by your user. If needed, copy them again with your file manager or use chmod -R a+rX on the installed bundle.
Plugin will not load at all Check the binary for unresolved libraries with ldd. If anything shows not found, fix the missing dependency before rescanning.
Flatpak or Snap DAW cannot see the plugin Sandboxed DAWs may not have access to your normal plugin folders. Use a native DAW install or expose the folders inside the sandbox.

Verify Installation

# Confirm the files are where you expect
find ~/.vst3 ~/.clap -maxdepth 2 -name "Polarity-SC-Dark*" 2>/dev/null

# Check the VST3 binary inside the bundle
ldd ~/.vst3/Polarity-SC-Dark.vst3/Contents/x86_64-linux/Polarity-SC-Dark.so | grep "not found"

# Or check the CLAP binary directly
ldd ~/.clap/Polarity-SC-Dark.clap | grep "not found"

If the plugin is in a scanned folder and ldd reports no missing libraries, the install side is in good shape. The remaining step is usually a host rescan.