Installation & Setup FAQs

  • What are the system requirements for Natural Drums?

You can find the system requirements for Natural Drums here.

  • How do I install Natural Drums on my system?

For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the installation guide here.

  • How do I find the plugin on my computer?

Natural Drums plugin files can be found in the following locations. (To remove all Natural Drums components from your system see the next question: How do I remove Natural Drums from my computer?)

Mac

VST3: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3

AU: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components

AAX: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/

Windows

VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\N-Drums.vst3

AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\N-Drums.aaxplugin

  • How do I uninstall / remove Natural Drums from my computer?

To completely remove Natural Drums from your computer, please locate and delete the following files and folders:

Mac

To find the “user Library” open Finder and click Go in the menu bar, in the top left of the screen. Hold down the option key and “Library” should appear. 

  • Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/N-Drums.component
  • Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/N-Drums MIDIFX.component
  • Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/N-Drums.vst3
  • Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/N-Drums MIDIFX.vst3
  • Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/N-Drums.aaxplugin
  • Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/N-Drums MIDIFX.aaxplugin
  • ~/Library/Application Support/daaci/ 
  • ~/Library/Audio/Presets/DAACI/N-Drums

Windows

  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\N-Drums MIDIFX.vst3
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\N-Drums.vst3
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
  • C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\daaci
  • C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Audio\Presets\daaci\N-Drums
  • How do I activate or register the plugin after purchase?

For instructions on how to activate or register the plugin, please refer to the activation guide here.

  • Are there any tutorials or documentation available for getting started?

Yes, we offer a series of video tutorials to help you get started, as well as a comprehensive product manual. These resources provide a great introduction to Natural Drums, its capabilities, and how to make the most of the plugin. You can access the Natural Drums Product Manual here.

  • How do I upgrade to the latest version of Natural Drums?

Natural Drums will automatically prompt you with a link to download the latest version when it becomes available. Alternatively, you can visit the downloads page in your DAACI account to manually download the latest version. Access the downloads page here.

  • How do I upgrade from the trial version to the full version?

To upgrade from the trial version to the full version of Natural Drums, simply enter your full version license key in the activation window that appears when the trial expires. Alternatively, you can go to the license keys page in your DAACI account and deactivate your trial license. This will prompt the activation window to appear the next time you open the plugin.