Support
Getting set up.
Everything you need to install, authorise and run the plugins. If something here doesn't cover it, email support@derogatorypig.com — it reaches one person, and that person built the plugin.
Before you start
What you need.
These plugins are Apple-Silicon-only and macOS-only by design — that focus is what lets one person test them properly. There's no Intel or Windows build, and there won't be. If you're on an M-series Mac running a recent macOS, you're good.
Step by step
Installing.
| 1 · Run the installer | Open the .pkg you downloaded and follow the prompts. It places the Audio Unit and VST3 in the standard system folders and the standalone app in your Applications folder. No restart needed. |
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| 2 · Where things land | AU components go to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components, VST3 to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3. Your DAW scans these on launch. |
| 3 · First launch | macOS may verify the installer with Gatekeeper the first time — the plugins are signed and notarised with an Apple Developer ID, so you shouldn't see a scary warning. If you do, see the FAQ below. |
| 4 · Find it in your DAW | Rescan plugins if your host doesn't show it immediately, then look under Derogatory Pig (manufacturer code Drpg). Factory presets appear in your host's native preset menu. |
If Logic / GarageBand can't see it
Refreshing the
Audio Unit cache.
Logic and GarageBand keep a cache of validated Audio Units. Now and then a freshly installed plugin doesn't show up until that cache is rebuilt, or a plugin gets stuck in the "failed validation" list. The fix is to clear the cache and let the host re-scan.
Quit your host, delete the cache file shown opposite, then reopen the host — it will
re-validate every Audio Unit on launch, which takes a moment. You can also run
auval -a in Terminal to force a full validation pass and see any errors.
Your license
Activation & demo.
| Where your key comes from | Checkout runs through LemonSqueezy. The moment your payment clears you get an email with your download link and a license key — keep that email, it's your proof of purchase. |
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| Activating | Enter the key in the plugin when prompted. A single key authorises the plugin on several of your own machines, so your laptop and your studio Mac are both covered. |
| The bundle | The bundle is one purchase that unlocks all four plugins — there's nothing extra to redeem, the same key covers the set. |
| Trying before buying | A demo lets you run the plugin in full so you can hear it on your own bass before deciding. Demo specifics are listed on each download page. |
| Refunds | Because these are instant digital downloads, refunds are handled case by case — email me. If a plugin genuinely won't run on a supported Mac and we can't fix it, you won't be left out of pocket. |
FAQ
Common questions.
Will there be a Windows or Intel version?
Not yet. For Windows, email windows@derogatorypig.com with the plugin name as the subject and we'll add you to the list to notify once we crack it. Intel Macs: same deal at intel@derogatorypig.com — if enough are still going, we'll get it done.
macOS says it "can't verify the developer."
The installer is signed and notarised, so this is rare. If it happens, right-click the installer and choose Open, or allow it under System Settings → Privacy & Security. Then re-run it.
My DAW doesn't list the plugin.
Rescan plugins in your host. For Logic / GarageBand, clear the Audio Unit cache (above) and relaunch. For VST3 hosts, confirm the folder is in your plugin search paths.
Where are the presets?
Factory presets are exposed through your host's native preset menu (AU programs), hand-dialled for fingerstyle bass.
What does "cloned from hardware" actually mean?
For Ice Age and Ethereal's reverb, it's literal: the source units are one-off boxes I own, reconstructed by measurement. The full story is on the About page.
Still stuck? Email support@derogatorypig.com.
Plugins ship with the Shrikhand logotype under the SIL Open Font License (an OFL.txt
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process your order and deliver your files.