Installation
System Requirements
- OS: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel)
- Formats: VST3, Audio Unit (AU), Standalone
- DAW: Any VST3 or AU-compatible host (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Bitwig, etc.)
Download
Download the latest RESERVOIR installer from nomn.jp.
Install
Open the DMG and drag the plugin and/or app to the included shortcuts:
| Format | Location |
|---|
| VST3 | /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/RESERVOIR.vst3 |
| AU | /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/RESERVOIR.component |
| Standalone | /Applications/RESERVOIR.app |
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 → Plug-In Manager
- 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
Bitwig
- Open Settings → Locations → Plug-ins
- Confirm
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 is listed
- Click Rescan
- Find RESERVOIR in the device browser under NOMN
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
In Standalone mode, RESERVOIR uses its built-in General MIDI synth — you don’t need a DAW. Pick an instrument from the dropdown, hit Generation On, and you’ll hear sound immediately. You can still route output to a virtual MIDI bus to drive external software if you prefer.
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.
