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How to Install and Bypass Apple Quarantine for macOS
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As an independent developer my plugin is not signed yet by Apple, macOS security (Gatekeeper) will likely block it from running in your DAW by putting it in "quarantine." 

Close your DAW and follow these simple steps to remove the quarantine flag and get your plugin working.

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STEP 1: Move the Plugin Files to the Correct Folders
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Copy or move the plugin files into your system's hidden audio library folders:

* VST3 Plugin:
  Place the "BandEcho.vst3" file into: 
  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

* AU (Audio Unit) Plugin:
  Place the "BandEcho.component" file into: 
  /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

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STEP 2: STOP! 
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DO NOT OPEN YOUR DAW YET. 
If you open your DAW before completing Step 3, it might scan the quarantined plugin, fail, and blacklist it. Ensure your DAW (Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, etc.) is completely closed.

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STEP 3: Run the Terminal Commands
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You need to tell your Mac that these files are safe to run. 

1. Open the "Terminal" app on your Mac. (You can find it by pressing Cmd + Space and typing "Terminal").
2. Copy the following line of code exactly as it is, paste it into the Terminal, and press Enter:

sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/BandEcho.vst3

3. The terminal will ask for your Mac login password. Type it in (you won't see the characters as you type, this is normal) and press Enter.
4. Next, copy this second line of code, paste it into the Terminal, and press Enter:

sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/BandEcho.component

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STEP 4: You're Done!
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You can now safely open your DAW. It will scan the plugins, and they should appear in your plugin list ready to use.


Thank you for your support.
Passoni.