Installation
Pyrosphere runs in any 64-bit DAW that loads VST3, AU or AAX plugins.
System requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit |
| macOS | macOS 10.13 or later |
| Processor | Windows: any 64-bit Intel or AMD processor. Mac: Intel or Apple silicon, native on both. No special instruction sets needed. |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM or more. Pyrosphere itself uses little memory. |
| Host | Any 64-bit DAW that loads VST3, AU (macOS) or AAX (Pro Tools) |
| Internet | Once to activate a licence. During the trial, for a moment once a day. |
CPU load is light at the Eco and Standard quality tiers. Ultra, Pristine and 8x Oversampling cost more. See Engine.
Install on Windows
- Close your DAW.
- Run
Pyrosphere-1.0.0-Setup.exeand follow the prompts. - Choose the formats you want: VST3 for most DAWs, AAX for Pro Tools, or both.
- Open your DAW and rescan plugins if it doesn't find Pyrosphere on its own.
| Format | Installed to |
|---|---|
| VST3 | C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Pyrosphere.vst3 |
| AAX | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Pyrosphere.aaxplugin |
Installing by hand
The Windows download also includes the plugin folders on their own. Copy Pyrosphere.vst3 and Pyrosphere.aaxplugin to the locations above instead of running the installer. You need administrator rights to write to those folders.
Install on macOS
- Close your DAW.
- Double-click
Pyrosphere-1.0.0-macOS.pkgand follow the installer. It's signed and notarized, so macOS opens it without warnings. - Open your DAW. In Logic Pro, find Pyrosphere under Audio FX › Audio Units › Golden DSP.
The plugins go to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3, /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components (AU) and /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins (AAX).
First launch
- Insert Pyrosphere on a track, bus or the master.
- Open its window. The first time, it checks in with Golden DSP and starts your 20-day trial. The badge in the header reads Trial.
- Already bought a licence? Click the badge, enter your serial key and click Activate. See Trial and Activation.
Updating
Updates are guaranteed for 5 years. Download the newest version from the link in your Payhip purchase email or your account center. You can also download the free trial again from the store page: it's always the newest version, and your licence unlocks it. Close your DAW and run the new installer; sessions, presets and your licence carry over.
Uninstalling
Delete the plugin from the locations above. Your presets stay in your Documents folder until you delete them.