Plugin Alliance

How to install and license Plugin Alliance plugins on your transform.engine.

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Plugin Alliance don't support Sandisk USB drives for licensing their plugins, please use another manufacturer. For more information, click here.

Installation

Method 1- Individual Plugin Installation: Individual Plugin Alliance Plugins

Method 2- Multiple Plugin Installation: Bundled Plugin Alliance Plugin

Licensing Method: Standard USB Key (Manufacturer Specific)

Plugin Format: Windows VST3

Installer File Format: .exe

Method 1- Individual

1. After following the Accessing Windows steps, you will be in a position to install plugins.
2. On your personal device, download the desired plugin(s) for a Windows OS from the above link, it should be in a .exe file format.
3. Copy this installer file to a USB stick.
4. Plug it into any of the USB ports on the transform.engine.
5. In the search bar, type ‘This PC’, it will find the ‘This PC’ app and hit enter.
6. Locate your USB stick in the window and find your Plugin Alliance installer file.
7. Run the Application (.exe file) for the desired plugin.
8. During the installation process, when asked which components to install, ensure only VST3 is selected.
9. Install location does not need to be altered.
10. Navigate through each menu, and once complete, click ‘Finish’.
11. Repeat the process if you have further plugins to install.

Method 2- Bundle

1. On your personal device, insert a USB key and download Plugin Alliance Installation Manager.
2. Launch PA-InstallationManager and login using your credentials.
3. Select 'Download/Export' as Installation Type, 'Win (64-bit)' as Platform, and 'VST3' as Filter by.
4. To build your installer, select all the plugins you want to install on your transform.engine.
5. Once happy, select 'Download & Export'.
6. Select 'Save As' and locate your USB key inserted earlier.
7. If your personal device is a Windows, copy the Plugin Alliance Installation Manager installer to your USB. If Mac, download the Windows version of Plugin Alliance Installation Manager to your USB key.
8. Once done, eject and plug your USB key into the transform.engine.
9. After following the 'Accessing Windows 10 Environment' (instructions above), you will be in a position to install plugins.
10. In the search bar, type ‘This PC’, it will find the ‘This PC’ app and hit enter.
11. Locate your USB stick in the window and install PA-InstallationManager. Once installed, launch the program.
12. Select 'Import/ Install' as Installation Type, and click 'Import'.
13. Locate the installer file from your USB key (labelled Installer.pabundle), and select 'Install'. Once finished, your plugins will be installed.

Licensing

How to license your Plugin Alliance protected plugins on the transform.engine.

Software Required: Plugin Alliance Installation Manager or Individual Installers

Plugin Alliance Installation Manger Download Link: Plugin Alliance Installation Manager

Plugin Alliance Individual Plugin Installers link: Plugin Alliance Individual Installers

Hardware Required: Standard USB key

Plugin Alliance Support Website: Plugin Alliance Support

1. To install Plugin Alliance license files onto a USB stick, you will need to use an internet connected personal device running your choice of DAW. For this example, we've used Reaper.
2. Download the plugin using individual installers or Plugin Alliance Installation Manager for your personal device. See guide Windows guide here! (MacOS all supported)
3. Plug your USB key into your personal device.
4. Launch your Plugin Alliance plugin in your DAW. It will appear as inactive.
5. Select 'Click to Activate'.
6. Select the USB key you want to use for licensing.
7. Click 'I'm online' and login with your Plugin Alliance credentials.
8. Select 'Activate' and you're good to go.
9. Plug your USB key into your transform.engine and once your plugins are installed, they will be ready to go.