DAW Plugin#

The Cosmo PD-101 Plugin runs as a VST3, CLAP, or AUv2 plugin inside your DAW. It uses the native Rust synth engine via nih-plug and an embedded webview for the UI.

Supported Formats#

Format	Platform	DAW Compatibility
VST3	Windows, macOS	Ableton Live, FL Studio, Bitwig, Reaper, Cubase, Logic (via Blue Cat), etc.
CLAP	Windows, macOS, Linux	Any CLAP-compatible host (Bitwig 5+, Waveform 12+, Reaper 7+)
AUv2	macOS only	Logic Pro, Ableton Live (macOS), MainStage, etc.

Installation#

1. Download the latest plugin package from releases.
2. Extract the archive.
3. Copy the plugin to your DAW's plugin directory:

DAW	Plugin Directory
Ableton Live	~/Music/Ableton/User Library/Plugins/ (macOS) or %USERPROFILE%\Music\Ableton\User Library\Plugins\ (Windows)
FL Studio	C:\Program Files\Image-Line\FL Studio\Plugins\
Bitwig	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bitwig Studio\content\
Logic / MainStage	~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/

After copying, rescan your plugins in the DAW (usually a rescan option in the plugin browser).

Using the Plugin#

Loading in Your DAW#

1. Create a MIDI track in your DAW.
2. Insert Cosmo PD-101 as an instrument plugin on that track.
3. Arm the track for MIDI input (connect your controller or use the DAW's virtual keyboard).
4. Play!

Plugin Window#

The plugin opens as a resizable floating window containing the same SynthRenderer UI as the web/desktop versions. Resize by dragging the corner. The webview scales proportionally.

Automation#

All parameters are automatable. In your DAW:

1. Right-click any knob → "Show Automation" (DAW-dependent).
2. Draw automation lanes as you would for any VST/CLAP parameter.

The parameter list available for automation matches the full parameter set — see the Algorithms, Envelopes, Modulation, and Effects pages for parameter details.

Presets in the Plugin#

The plugin stores presets within its own state. To save/load:

• Click the preset icon in the top bar of the plugin window.
• Factory presets are pre-loaded with the plugin.
• User presets are saved via the preset browser and stored in the DAW's plugin data directory.

Troubleshooting#

Issue	Solution
Plugin doesn't appear in DAW	Rescan plugins; check the correct plugin folder for your format
Black screen in plugin window	Ensure GPU acceleration is enabled in your DAW; try a different UI scale
No audio output	Check DAW track routing; ensure the plugin is armed and monitoring is on
CPU spikes	Reduce polyphony in Global Controls; disable unused effects

See Troubleshooting for more help.

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