PlugIn Guru

Please find commonly asked questions about PlugIn Guru products, below.

General FAQ

What kind of computer do I need?

Any recent Macintosh or Windows-based PC should be just fine. At this time, OSX 10.15 (Catalina) is not yet supported but support is coming soon!

Do I need other Plug-In Instruments or Effects to run Unify?

While Unify works amazingly well with all your plug-ins, you'll get enough included instruments to start making music immediately! This includes several presets to help you start making music with without ANY other plug-ins! If you do own other commercial plug-ins, you can use them to create your own combination patches in Unify.

What do I get with Unify?

  • Unify stand-alone apps for Mac and Windows
  • Unify plug-ins for your DAW:
    • Windows: VST and VST3 formats (VST® is a trade mark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH)
    • Macintosh: Audio Unit, VST, and VST3
  • Built-in instruments and effects:
    • Guru Sampler sample playback instrument
    • 16 custom effects: Delay, Distortion, Dynamics, EQ, Chorus/Phaser/Flanger, and four algorithmic Reverbs
  • Bundled third-party instruments and effects:
    • Dexed emulation of Yamaha's classic DX7 FM synthesizer
    • Digits phase-distortion synth similar to Casio's CZ-series
    • OB-Xd subtractive analog-style synth, emulates Oberheim OB-Xa
    • PG-8X Roland JX-8p emulator
    • BlueARP MIDI arpeggiator
    • LoudMAX “brick-wall” limiter
    • KlangFalter convolution reverb
    • The complete set of classic/legacy MDA plug-ins
  • Unify Standard Library
  • Over 2 GB of samples ready to play in Guru Sampler
  • Created by top sound designers (Airwave, Nato Feelz, Steve Taglione, John "Skippy" Lehmhuhl, and more)
  • 400 ready-made, ready-to-play combination sound patches! All built using ONLY included, bundled plug-ins so there is nothing else to buy!

Will ALL of my plug-ins work in Unify?

Though we are making strides to support everyone, not every plug-in is supported by Unify. If you experience trouble with Unify and your plug-ins, there is a troubleshooting guide that can help HERE.

Can I use Unify to load plug-ins my DAW won't support?

YES. Unify works as a bridge, allowing you to load plug-in types which your DAW itself may not support. You can use Unify to load VST/VST3 plug-ins in Logic Pro X and GarageBand, provided your VST/VST3's are built for Mac. You can't load plug-ins built for Windows into a Mac host, or vice versa. Unify PRO (coming later in 2020), will allow you to do this, across a network.

How many computers can I authorize with a single serial?

You can authorize up to three computers with Unify.

Will Unify work in my DAW?

The plug-in versions of Unify should work in any DAW that supports VST/VST3 (Mac and Windows) or Audio Unit (Mac only) plug-ins. Pro Tools is not supported at this time. If you are using FL Studio it is necisarry to turn "on", "use fixed-size buffers" for Unify.

Can I share patches I create in Unify?

Yes, but there are some things you have to do, to ensure it works. See Sharing Unify patches

Can I make patch libraries for Unify?

The plug-in versions of Unify should work in any DAW that supports VST/VST3 (Mac and Windows) or Audio Unit (Mac only) plug-ins. Pro Tools is not supported at this time. If you are using FL Studio it is necisarry to turn "on", "use fixed-size buffers" for Unify.

Can I share patches I create in Unify?

Yes, but there are MANY things you have to do, to ensure it works. See Creating patch libraries for Unify

My Unify Serial Key no longer works. What’s going on?

This typically happens once you have maxed your three Unify authorizations. Please open a ticket with us to request additional authorizations.

How can I download the latest update for Unify?

The original download link you received will ALWAYS have the latest version of Unify, whether you purchased it from ILIO or a third-party reseller. If you purchased from ILIO, simply log into your account here on our website. If you purchased from a third-party dealer and you lost your download link, you can always send us a request by using the form at the right!