MAC BETA (UNSIGNED)
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This test build is not signed by Apple yet. Do all of "First-time steps" below, including step 2.

Hook Forge for Mac (Compass HQ Labs)
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Works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer.

What's in this folder:

  Hook Forge.component  -> the Audio Unit, for Logic Pro and GarageBand
                           Goes in:  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
  Hook Forge.vst3       -> the VST3, for Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, FL Studio and others
                           Goes in:  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
  Hook Forge.app        -> works on its own, no music program needed
                           Goes in:  Applications

First-time steps
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1. Copy the files. In Finder press Shift + Command + G, paste  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
   and press Return. Drag "Hook Forge.component" in (type your Mac password if asked).
   Do the same with  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3  and "Hook Forge.vst3".
   Drag "Hook Forge.app" into Applications.

2. Mac beta (unsigned) builds only: tell the Mac it's OK to open them. Open Terminal (Command + Space, type Terminal, Return),
   paste this whole line, press Return, and type your Mac password (it won't show as you type):

   sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/Hook Forge.component" "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Hook Forge.vst3" "/Applications/Hook Forge.app"

   (For the app only, right-click Hook Forge.app > Open > Open also works.)

3. Restart Logic (or your music program). If Hook Forge doesn't show up in Logic:
   Logic Pro > Settings > Plug-in Manager > "Reset & Rescan Selection" (select Hook Forge first).

In Logic, Hook Forge is under Instruments > AU Instruments > Compass HQ Labs > Hook Forge.
Logic doesn't take MIDI from an instrument plugin, so in Logic use "Hook Forge sounds" to listen
and the Drag buttons to put parts on your own tracks.

Help: support@compasshqlabs.com   https://compasshqlabs.com/hookforge
