Questions & Answers
FAQ
Q: So many megabytes for such a small plugin β what's in there, lead?
Nope, pure graphics power! π These plugins use Rust and the
Iced framework with wgpu on board β a tiny portable graphics
engine that lives inside the plugin. It brings its own cinema instead of relying on your
operating system's wobbly folding chairs. The first 3β4 MB are reserved for the red carpet,
lighting rig, and popcorn machine. Everything beyond that is actual audio magic. πΏπ
Q: You call it "AI-first" β where's the artificial intelligence?
"AI-first" means the entire architecture and code were designed so I can evolve them
together with AI assistants. The AI is my pair-programming buddy β it helped
write the Rust, not the reverb. The plugin itself runs on pure, deterministic math.
If it sounds bad, you can't blame the AI β that one's on you (or me). π€π¨
Q: Why CLAP only? Will there be VST3?
CLAP is the future β open, modern, no legacy cruft. I use Bitwig
and Reaper myself. If your DAW can't load CLAP: switch to one that
can, or send their support team persistently friendly emails until they wake up. π¦βοΈ
Q: Are the plugins really free?
Yes β completely free. I've always supported open-source and freeware, and I'm paying
it forward. If the plugins make your sessions better and you want to keep my caffeine
levels healthy,
sponsor me on GitHub
or buy me a coffee βοΈπ
Q: How do I install CLAP plugins?
Drop the
.clap file into your CLAP folder. On Windows that's typically
C:\Program Files\Common Files\CLAP. On Linux it's ~/.clap.
Restart your DAW and it should pick them up automatically. No installer needed.
Q: What is SNAP and how do I use it?
SNAP exports your complete plugin state β spectrum data, band levels, all parameters β
as a structured markdown summary. Copy it from the plugin UI and paste it into ChatGPT,
Claude, or any LLM. You'll get mix analysis, frequency balance suggestions, and
troubleshooting tips β all from an AI that sees exactly what your plugin sees,
without ever touching the audio itself.