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  DEEPFRYER  //  INSTALL GUIDE  //  LINUX
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Thank you for installing DeepFryer.

SUPPORTED FORMATS
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  * VST3
  * CLAP

WHAT'S IN THIS PACKAGE
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Depending on the edition you downloaded, this archive may contain:
  * DeepFryer.vst3
  * DeepFryer.clap
  * install.sh
  * DeepFryer_Quick_Start.pdf
  * DeepFryer_Release_Notes.txt

RECOMMENDED INSTALL METHOD
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Use the included install script.

1. Open a terminal in the extracted DeepFryer folder.

2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x install.sh

3. Run the installer:

   ./install.sh

The installer should copy the plugin files to the correct Linux plugin folders
and print where everything was installed.

If the script supports additional options such as system-wide installation, run:

   ./install.sh --help

MANUAL INSTALLATION
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If you do not want to use the install script, you can install manually.

1. Close your DAW before copying plugin files.

2. Choose the format(s) you want to install:

   VST3
   ----
   Copy the .vst3 bundle to one of these folders:

   Per-user:
   ~/.vst3/

   System-wide:
   /usr/local/lib/vst3/

   CLAP
   ----
   Copy the .clap file to one of these folders:

   Per-user:
   ~/.clap/

   System-wide:
   /usr/local/lib/clap/

3. Make sure the plugin file permissions allow your DAW to read the files.

4. Launch your DAW.

5. Run a plugin rescan if DeepFryer does not appear automatically.

NOTES
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  * Per-user installation is recommended unless you specifically want a
    system-wide install.
  * Some DAWs and distributions may use additional custom plugin paths.
  * Installing both VST3 and CLAP is fine if your host supports both.
  * If you install manually to system-wide folders, elevated privileges may be
    required.

ACTIVATION / DEMO
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  * DeepFryer can run in demo mode.
  * To activate a purchased license, open the plugin and use the license
    badge in the header.
  * Activation is offline. No internet connection is required.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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If DeepFryer does not appear in your DAW:

  * Confirm the file was copied to the correct folder.
  * Confirm the plugin has the correct permissions.
  * Run a manual plugin rescan in your DAW.
  * Restart the DAW after installation.
  * If installed system-wide, confirm your DAW is scanning system plugin paths.

SUPPORT
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  Website: https://www.mouseplugins.com

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  OFFLINE-FIRST  //  DEEPFRYER  //  LINUX INSTALL
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