Installation
System Requirements
- OS: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel universal)
- Formats: VST3, Audio Unit (AU)
- DAW: Any VST3 or AU-compatible host (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Bitwig, etc.)
Download
Download the latest RESERVOIR installer from nomn.jp.Install
Run the installer. It places plugin files in the standard locations:| Format | Location |
|---|---|
| VST3 | ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/RESERVOIR.vst3 |
| AU | ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/RESERVOIR.component |
DAW Setup
Ableton Live
- Open Preferences → Plug-Ins
- Enable VST3 and set the custom folder if needed
- Rescan plugins
- Find RESERVOIR under Plug-Ins → NOMN
Logic Pro
- Open Logic Pro → Settings → Audio Units
- Logic scans AU plugins automatically on launch
- Find RESERVOIR under MIDI FX → NOMN → RESERVOIR
Reaper
- Open Preferences → Plug-Ins → VST
- Add VST3 path if not already listed
- Rescan
- Insert RESERVOIR on any track via FX → VST3
MIDI Routing
RESERVOIR generates MIDI output. To hear sound:- Load RESERVOIR on a MIDI track or instrument track
- Route RESERVOIR’s MIDI output to a virtual instrument (synth, sampler, etc.)
- Press play — RESERVOIR generates MIDI in sync with your DAW transport
Uninstall
Delete the plugin files from the locations listed above. User presets are stored in~/Library/Application Support/RESERVOIR/ — remove this folder to clear all saved data.