INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Run the Installer

On macOS, download the .pkg file and double-click it.

On Windows, download the .exe file and run it.

The installer places each format in the correct system folder automatically: no manual file copying required.

Signed & notarized by Apple: the installer runs cleanly with no security warnings and no "Open Anyway."

The Windows installer is Authenticode signed.

2. Choose Your Formats

On macOS you can install AU, VST3, CLAP, AAX and the Standalone app.

On Windows you can install VST3, CLAP and the Standalone app.

Pick the formats you want and that your DAWs support. Not sure which? See which format your DAW uses.

3. Open Your DAW

Restart your DAW and find the plugin in your effects list under Remi Blaze.

  • Logic Pro: Audio Effects > Remi Blaze > Torchit
  • Ableton Live: Plugins > Audio Effects > VST3 > Torchit
  • Reaper: FX > VST3 > Torchit

If the plugin doesn't appear, force a plugin rescan in your DAW preferences. See the FAQ below for DAW-specific steps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SECURITY

Do I need to bypass any security warnings?

No. On macOS, every Remi Blaze plugin is signed and notarized by Apple, so the installer runs cleanly: no "developer cannot be verified" prompt, no Privacy & Security step, no "Open Anyway." Just download the .pkg, double-click, and install.

No. On Windows, the .exe installer is Authenticode signed, so the Windows prompt names Empellex Inc. as the verified publisher.

Are the plugins safe to install?

Yes. The plugins are built by Remi Blaze (Empellex Inc., Ontario, Canada), signed and notarized by Apple on macOS and Authenticode signed on Windows, distributed via GitHub Releases (free plugins) and Gumroad (paid plugins), and installed only to the standard plugin folders on each platform. No telemetry, no network calls, no background processes. They do one job inside your host: process audio or MIDI.

INSTALLATION & COMPATIBILITY

How do I install the plugins?

Run the installer for your system: the .pkg on macOS or the .exe on Windows. It installs each format you choose to the correct system folder automatically: no manual file copying needed. Then restart your DAW. See the full installation guide above.

The plugin doesn't show up in my DAW

Try these steps in order:

  1. Verify plugin files are in the correct system folders (not your user folder)
  2. Completely quit and restart your DAW (not just close the window)
  3. Force a plugin rescan in your DAW's preferences
  4. Try running the Standalone version to verify the plugin works on your system
Which DAWs are supported?

All Remi Blaze plugins work with any AU, VST3, CLAP or AAX compatible DAW on macOS, and any VST3 or CLAP host on Windows, including:

  • Ableton Live 11+
  • Logic Pro
  • Pro Tools (macOS, AAX)
  • Reaper
  • Bitwig Studio
  • FL Studio
  • Cubase / Nuendo
  • Studio One
  • Any other AU, VST3 or CLAP host

Each plugin also includes a Standalone application that works without a DAW.

Which format does my DAW use?

Most DAWs load more than one format. These are the formats our plugins ship in, and common DAWs that load each one:

FormatPlatformCommon DAWs
AUmacOSLogic Pro and GarageBand (AU only), Ableton Live, Studio One, REAPER
VST3macOS, WindowsAbleton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER, Bitwig Studio
CLAPmacOS, WindowsBitwig Studio, REAPER, FL Studio (2024 and later)
AAXmacOS only (our builds)Pro Tools
StandalonemacOS, WindowsNo DAW needed

Not sure? Install VST3, plus AU if you are on macOS, as between them they cover most DAWs. If you are still unsure, check which formats your DAW supports.

DAW format support may change over time for a vendor. If you are not sure whether your DAW loads a format, check its documentation or ask its developer.

Does it work on Apple Silicon?

Yes. All Remi Blaze plugins are Universal Binaries that run natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs, and they also ship as 64-bit builds for Windows 10 and 11. No Rosetta translation is required: the plugins run at full native performance on all supported hardware.

How do I uninstall?

macOS: delete the plugin's files, then restart your DAW.

  1. .component from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
  2. .vst3 from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
  3. .clap from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP/
  4. .aaxplugin from /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/
  5. The Standalone app from /Applications/
  6. Optionally, saved presets and settings from ~/Library/Application Support/Remi Blaze/[PluginName]/

Windows: open Settings > Apps, find the plugin by name and choose Uninstall. That removes its VST3, CLAP and Standalone files. Optionally, delete saved presets and settings from %APPDATA%\Remi Blaze\[PluginName]\, then restart your DAW.

Where are presets stored?

Factory presets are built into the plugin binary: they're always available and can't be accidentally deleted.

User presets saved via the plugin's preset save/load feature are stored as files in a Remi Blaze/[PluginName]/Presets folder, in one of two places depending on the plugin:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Remi Blaze/ or ~/Documents/Remi Blaze/

Windows: %APPDATA%\Remi Blaze\ or Documents\Remi Blaze\

You can share preset files with other users by copying these files. To back up your presets, copy this entire folder.

How do I report a bug?

Use the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please include:

  • Your macOS or Windows version (e.g., macOS 15.1 or Windows 11)
  • DAW name and version (e.g., Ableton Live 12.1)
  • Plugin name and version
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • What you expected vs. what happened
Are all the plugins free?

No. At the moment 45 of the 80 plugins are free to download and use. The other 35 are paid: one-time purchases through Gumroad, apart from three that come with the Creative Pass.

Those numbers change as new plugins are released, so check the downloads page for what is free and what is paid right now.

Free or paid, you can use them in any project: personal, commercial, or collaborative.

Can I use these plugins in commercial music?

Absolutely. You can use the plugins in any project: released music, client work, film scoring, game audio, livestreams, anything. Your music is yours.

How do I request a refund?

Any plugin bought on Gumroad can be refunded within 30 days of purchase if you are unsatisfied with it, or if it is defective and we can't fix the problem.

To ask for one, email support@remiblaze.com or send a support request with your Gumroad order number. If you can't find your receipt, choose License Recovery / Transfer and we will locate the purchase. Gumroad is the merchant of record, so the refund itself is issued through Gumroad.

For the full details, see the license terms and the terms of service.

Do you offer educational or bulk licensing?

No, and the pricing is the reason. 45 of the plugins are free, and the paid range is priced low enough that a classroom or a studio would be spending very little per seat as it is. A separate discount tier would add paperwork to save a few dollars.

Education matters to us, so the practical answer is simpler than a license program: if you teach production, the free plugins are free to download and use, and that covers most of what a teaching lab needs. See the freeware license for the terms.

Do the plugins work on Windows or Linux?

Windows, yes: VST3, CLAP and Standalone on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit). The Mac builds add AU and AAX on top. Linux is not supported.

SUPPORT REQUEST

Technical help, a bug report, a lost license, or joining the beta. Pick a type and the form asks for exactly what we need to help.

Not a support question? Use the general contact form.
Reviewing plugins for a channel or publication? Request review copies.

Feedback on an existing plugin is always welcome. We do not accept unsolicited ideas for new plugins or features: see our terms for why.