Installing Mac Software - Mackie Spike User Manual

4. Follow the instructions in the installer to load and authorize the various software applica-
tions and plug-ins. A basic installation would be to install the XD-2 application, its drivers, and
Tracktion. This will get you going fairly nicely.
5. If you want, go ahead and install Warmer Phaser (and other plug-ins from Nomad Factory), and
Antares plug-ins.
6. You can accept the default directories, or specify different locations. We recommend that you use
the default settings.
Note: Be sure to install the plug-ins into the Tracktion plug-ins folder, so they are accessi-
ble to Tracktion. If you have already installed plug-ins, you can direct Tracktion to scan for
these folders as well. Tracktion will default to scan both the "C:/Program fi les/Tracktion/
plugins/" and "C:/Program fi les/Steinberg/VSTplugins/" folders.
To install the software on a Macintosh:
1. Turn off any (non-essential) applications.
2. Insert the Spike CD into your Macintosh's CD drive.
3. Open the disk icon on your desktop.
4. StartHere.html contains the latest instructions for installing the software. Some software is drag
and drop, and some use installers. Follow all instructions for authorizing the software.
Note: For plug-ins, be sure to install them into the "/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST" folder,
so they are accessible to Tracktion. If you have already installed plug-ins, you can di-
rect Tracktion to scan for these folders as well. Tracktion will default to scan both the
"/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST" and "Users/<your login name>/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST"
folders.
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