To install any of our plug-ins, simply follow this step-by-step guide:

• First things first - whether you've paid or want to test out the trial, you need to install Cradle Hub. You can download it here.
• Once you've installed Cradle Hub, you'll come to the sign in screen. Click sign in, which will open a new browser window. 
• If you've already created an account just enter your details and click next, or click create account and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new Cradle account.
• Paid users will have a copy of their software ready to install in the my library tab. If you're looking for a trial, just head to the discover tab and click try now on the product of your choice.
• After installation in Cradle Hub is complete, head to your DAW of choice. All Cradle products are plug-ins rather than standalone applications, and can only be launched within a DAW.

Installing content to a custom location

If you have a specific folder you'd like product content to be installed to other than the default directory, you can specify a custom location within Cradle Hub.

On the my library tab, click the ... button and select modify content installation path like so:

Once selected, you can proceed with the installation process using the install button. You're able to specify different install directories for each product using this feature.

Please note that only our VST instruments have this option as they contain larger content libraries than our FX plug-ins. FX plug-ins like The God Particle & Orion do not support custom install directories, so you are not given the option to specify one within the ... menu.

If you'd like to move plug-ins that are already installed to a new location, please check out this dedicated article on how to do so.

Why can't I install Cradle Hub?

If you're having trouble installing Cradle Hub, it could be because your operating system is not supported. Please see below for the minimum supported operating system versions for Cradle products:

macOS

• Cradle products require a minimum macOS version of macOS 10.14 (Mojave) to run. The Cradle Hub installer will be unable to proceed if you're on a version of macOS earlier than this, presenting a message like the one below:
  
  
  

Windows

• Windows 10 (version 2004 and later) is required to run Cradle products. Any earlier versions of Windows are not supported.

If your system meets the minimum system specifications and you're still hitting issues, get in touch with us.