How to Install ADSR Drum Machine – macOS & Windows Guide

System Requirements

Plugin Formats Supported:

• VST3 (Windows and macOS)

• AU (macOS only)

• AAX (macOS and Windows – for Pro Tools)

• Standalone Application (included for both platforms)

Operating Systems:

• macOS 10.13 or later

• Windows 10 or later (64-bit only)

DAW Compatibility:

Compatible with all major DAWs that support VST3, AU, or AAX plugin formats.

Downloading Drum Machine

1. Visit the official page here: adsrsounds.com/drum-machine

2. Download the installer for your operating system (macOS or Windows)

3. Once the download is complete, locate the installer in your Downloads folder

Installation on macOS

1. Double-click the .pkg file to launch the installer

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the standalone app and plugin formats

3. Drum Machine will be installed to the following locations:

   • Standalone App: /Applications/ADSR Drum Machine.app

   • VST3 Plugin: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

   • AU Plugin: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

   • AAX Plugin: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/

4. After installation, open your DAW and rescan your plugin list if needed

Installation on Windows

1. Run the downloaded .exe installer

2. Follow the prompts to install the standalone version and VST3/AAX plugin formats

3. Default installation paths are:

   • Standalone App: C:\Program Files\ADSR\Drum Machine

   • VST3 Plugin: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

   • AAX Plugin: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

4. After installation, open your DAW and rescan your plugin list if needed

Using Drum Machine in Standalone Mode

1. Open the ADSR Drum Machine application from your Applications (macOS) or Start Menu (Windows)

2. Click the main menu (☰) in the top bar and choose Audio and MIDI Settings

3. In the Audio tab, select your audio device from the Device dropdown

4. Optionally, configure your MIDI controller in the MIDI tab

Using Drum Machine as a Plugin in Your DAW

1. Open your DAW

2. Create a new Instrument or MIDI track

3. Load the ADSR Drum Machine plugin (VST3, AU, or AAX depending on your DAW)

4. Make sure the track is record-enabled or monitoring is turned on

5. Start triggering sounds or patterns with your MIDI controller or draw them into your DAW

Free Trial and Activation

Ready to keep creating after your trial? Unlock the full version by purchasing a license here:

👉 adsrsounds.com/drum-machine

Once purchased, you'll receive your license key via email. Just enter it in the plugin to authorize and remove the time limit.