Installation
System Requirements
- OS: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel)
- Formats: VST3, Audio Unit (AU), Standalone
- DAW: Any VST3 or AU-compatible host (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Bitwig, etc.)
Download
Download the latest PERF installer from nomn.ai.
Install
Run the installer. It places plugin files in the standard locations:
| Format | Location |
|---|
| VST3 | ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/PERF.vst3 |
| AU | ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/PERF.component |
| Standalone | /Applications/PERF.app |
DAW Setup
Ableton Live
- Open Preferences → Plug-Ins
- Enable VST3 and set the custom folder if needed
- Rescan plugins
- Find PERF under Plug-Ins → NOMN
Logic Pro
- Open Logic Pro → Settings → Audio Units
- Logic scans AU plugins automatically on launch
- Find PERF under MIDI FX → NOMN → PERF
Reaper
- Open Preferences → Plug-Ins → VST
- Add VST3 path if not already listed
- Rescan
- Insert PERF on any track via FX → VST3
MIDI Routing
PERF generates MIDI output. To hear sound:
- Load PERF on a MIDI track or instrument track
- Route PERF’s MIDI output to a virtual instrument (synth, sampler, etc.)
- Press play — PERF generates MIDI in sync with your DAW transport
In standalone mode, PERF uses an internal clock. Press the Generation toggle to start producing MIDI, then route output to your system’s virtual MIDI bus.
Uninstall
Delete the plugin files from the locations listed above. User presets are stored in ~/Library/Application Support/PERF/ — remove this folder to clear all saved data.
