Installation On Pc (Vst) - Rob Papen Predator User Manual

Installation on PC (VST)

Software box version:
Predator comes with an installer "Predator_1_5_Installer.exe", which can be found on the installation CD-
ROM. Double-click on this program starts the installation process. The Installer will guide you through the
installation process.
Please note: In order to authorize Predator you will need to be connected to the internet.
The installer will then request you to enter your personal 'activation code' which can be found on the
cardboard sleeve which contains the CD-ROM. Read now 'Next steps' below.
Software online version:
If you have purchased the online version of Predator, the installer program can be found on the
www.robpapen.com download page.
To get access to the download page, first create an account at the www.robpapen.com
To create an account look for the login box which can be found at the left side of the homepage.
Next step is adding your Predator product inside the section 'Software registration'.
Use the Predator 'activation code' which you can find in the ShareIt registration e-mail to add Predator into
your product list. Once added, the product will show up in your product list and also the link to the download
page will show up. Click at the download page link and it will open. The installer "Predator_Setup.exe", can
be found inside and please download it.
Next steps;
When the installer runs, first select the language for the 'Quick manual' and then choose the directory to
install. Make sure you choose the right directory, so your host software is able to find the Predator VSTi.
Refer to your host software's manual if you are unsure about where the host software plug-in directory is
located.
The instrument files 'Predator.DLL' and 'PredatorFX.dll' together with their preset banks can be found in the
'Rob Papen' directory. The next time you start your host software Predator will be listed in the VST
Instrument list and PredatorFX in your FX list.
During the installation process, Syncrosoft License Control Center will be installed and then run. When the
Syncrosoft License Control Center runs, it will open the License Download Wizard page.
In the Enter Activation Code box please enter your Predator 'activation code' into the 'Enter Activation Code'
printed on the cardboard sleeve containing the CD-ROM or the 'activation code' inside your ShareIt
registration e-mail. After activation it should show 'Rob Papen Predator' in the License download screen.
Whilst on the 'License Download' Page, click on Start and the license for Predator will be downloaded. You
will need to be connected to the internet to download a license. After this Predator should be licensed and
usable in your host.
Options:
1. Syncrosoft dongle
If you own a Syncrosoft dongle you can transfer the Predator license onto it by using the 'License Transfer'
wizard in Syncrosoft License Control Center software.
Syncrosoft dongles can be also purchased at www.robpapen.com
2. Registration, updates and additional installation on a second computer
For registration, updates or a second activation code to install for example on a second computer, please
create an account on the www.robpapen.com website and there you can obtain a 2nd activation code.
To request the second activation you will need to add your Predator product inside the section 'Software
registration'. Use the Predator 'activation code' which you can find on the cardboard sleeve containing
the CD-ROM or the 'activation code' inside your ShareIt registration e-mail.
If you have any questions regarding the installation of Predator please look at FAQ or contact our support
team at www.robpapen.com
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