🔧 How to Install or Reinstall a Karanyi Sounds Plugin or Instrument

This guide covers the installation and reinstallation process for all Karanyi Sounds plugins and instruments, including VST3, AU, and AAX formats, as well as instrument-specific resource files and samples.

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💾 Installation Steps

macOS

1. Download your files from your account or mail:

   • the installer (.pkg or .dmg)

   • the instrument resources file (usually ends in .hr1)

2. Unzip the files if needed.

3. Run the installer. It will place plugin files in the following default folders:

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

   • Audio Unit (AU): /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

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

4. Launch your DAW and open the plugin or instrument.

5. On first launch, the plugin will prompt you to locate the .hr1 resource file.

6. Choose a folder to store your sample content — we recommend a fast local drive.

7. After the resource file is located, restart the plugin if required.

8. Enter your serial number to complete activation.

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Windows

Manual Installation:

1. Download the VST3, AAX, and .hr1 files from your account or mail.

2. Copy the plugin files to:

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

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

3. Launch your DAW. On first run, the plugin will ask for the location of the .hr1 file.

4. Select your preferred folder to store instrument samples.

5. Restart the plugin and enter your serial number to activate.

Installer Version:

1. Download the .exe installer and .hr1 resource file.

2. Run the installer and follow the instructions.

3. After installation, open your DAW and follow the same steps for locating the resource file and entering the serial number.

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🎹 For Instruments: Sample Library Setup

For instrument products that include multi-layer sound design or Kontakt-like behavior:

• The .hr1 file contains the required samples and sound engine resources.

• During the first launch, the plugin will ask you to select the resource file and define a storage folder.

• You can choose any fast, local disk — ideally an SSD — to host the sample content.

• This folder will be used for future sessions as well; there's no need to move it after setup.

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♻️ Reinstallation & Uninstallation

Before reinstalling a plugin, we recommend fully removing existing versions.

macOS

1. Quit your DAW.

2. Manually delete the plugin files from:

   • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

   • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

   • /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/

3. Delete user preferences and sample settings from:
   ~/Library/Application Support/Karanyi Sounds/

Windows

1. Quit your DAW.

2. Delete files from:

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

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

3. Remove settings and sample paths from:
   C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Karanyi Sounds\

🔎 Note: AppData and Library folders may be hidden. Enable hidden folders to access them.

🧭 How to Show Hidden Folders

Some folders — like AppData on Windows or Library on macOS — are hidden by default. You’ll need to make them visible to complete uninstallation or troubleshooting.

Windows:

1. Open any folder on your PC.

2. In the top menu bar, click on “View”.

3. Check the box that says “Hidden items”.

macOS:

1. Open Finder.

2. Press Command + Shift + . (dot)

3. This will toggle hidden files and folders on or off.

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🔑 Activation Info

Each product requires a serial number for activation. You can find your code:

• In the confirmation email you received after purchase

• Or in your Karanyi Sounds account Downloads page (legacy site)

Make sure to keep this code safe — you’ll need it if you reinstall or move the plugin to a new system.

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Still having trouble? Contact our support team — we’re here to help!