Thank you for downloading BeatWarp!
This guide covers installation on both macOS and Windows.

  1. macOS INSTALLATION
Inside the Mac folder of the downloaded zip you will find:
  - Blind Producers - BeatWarp.pkg  (installer)
  - BeatWarp.component              (AU plugin)
  - BeatWarp.vst3                   (VST3 plugin)
  - BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/        (presets and IRs)

  1a. Using the Installer (Recommended)

1. Double-click "Blind Producers - BeatWarp.pkg" to launch
   the installer.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted
   to enter your administrator password.

3. The installer will place files in the following locations:

   AU Plugin:
     /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/BeatWarp.component

   VST3 Plugin:
     /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/BeatWarp.vst3

   Presets and IRs:
     ~/Documents/BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/BeatWarp/

4. Open your DAW and scan for new plugins. BeatWarp should
   appear in your plugin list.


  1b. Manual Installation
If you prefer to install manually instead of using the
installer:

AU Plugin:
  Copy "BeatWarp.component" into:
    /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

VST3 Plugin:
  Copy "BeatWarp.vst3" into:
    /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

Presets and IRs:
  Copy the "BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS" folder into:
    ~/Documents/

  The final path should be:
    ~/Documents/BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/BeatWarp/

TIP: To open these system folders in Finder, use the menu
Go > Go to Folder (Shift+Cmd+G) and paste the path.

  1c. macOS Security Authorization
Since the BeatWarp installer is not signed,
macOS may block the installer or plugin from running.
If the installer is blocked:
  1. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.
  2. Scroll down to the Security section.
  3. You will see a message about "Blind Producers - BeatWarp"
     being blocked. Click "Open Anyway".
  4. Run the installer again.
If your DAW reports the plugin cannot be opened:
  1. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.
  2. Look for a message about "BeatWarp.component" or
     "BeatWarp.vst3" being blocked.
  3. Click "Allow Anyway" for each blocked component.
  4. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins.
You may need to repeat this for both the AU and VST3
components individually if you're doing a manual installation.


  2. WINDOWS INSTALLATION (Manual)
Inside the Windows folder of the downloaded zip you will
find:
  - BeatWarp.vst3                   (VST3 plugin folder)
  - BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/        (presets and IRs)

VST3 Plugin:
  Copy the entire "BeatWarp.vst3" folder into:
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

Presets and IRs:
  Copy the "BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS" folder into:
    C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\

  The final path should be:
    C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS\BeatWarp\

  Replace <your username> with your Windows username.
  You can also type %USERPROFILE%\Documents in the File
  Explorer address bar to go directly to your Documents
  folder.

After copying the files, open your DAW and scan for new
plugins. BeatWarp should appear in your plugin list.

  3. PLUGIN PATHS REFERENCE
  macOS AU:
    /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/BeatWarp.component

  macOS VST3:
    /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/BeatWarp.vst3

  Windows VST3:
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\BeatWarp.vst3

  Presets and IRs (macOS):
    ~/Documents/BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/BeatWarp/

  Presets and IRs (Windows):
    C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS\BeatWarp\


  4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Plugin does not appear in my DAW:
  - Make sure you placed the plugin files in the correct
    folders listed above.
  - Rescan plugins in your DAW settings.
  - On macOS, check Privacy & Security for blocked items
    (see section 1c).

Presets or IRs are missing inside the plugin:
  - Verify the "BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS" folder is in your
    Documents folder.
  - Make sure the folder structure is:
    Documents/BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/BeatWarp/Presets/
    Documents/BLIND PRODUCERS PLUGINS/BeatWarp/IRs/

macOS installer asks for a password:
  - This is normal. The installer needs administrator
    privileges to place plugins in the system audio
    folders.

Need help? Contact us at contact@blindproducers.org