Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Appearing in DAW

If your plugin doesn't show up after installation, verify the install location and rescan from your DAW.

Verify installation paths

• VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ (macOS) or C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\ (Windows)
• AU: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ (macOS only)

Rescan plugins in your DAW

• Logic Pro: Preferences → Plug-in Manager → Reset & Rescan
• Ableton Live: Preferences → Plug-ins → Rescan
• Cubase: Studio → VST Plug-in Manager → Rescan
• Reaper: Options → Preferences → Plug-ins → Re-scan
• Pro Tools: Restart Pro Tools (automatic scan)

Force AU rescan on macOS

If AU plugins are not appearing, run the following command in Terminal to clear the AU cache:

killall -9 AudioComponentRegistrar

Restart your DAW after installing new plugins.

Lost License / Need to Restore

Your licenses are tied to your Bellweather account and can always be recovered.

• Open Weather Station and sign in with your Bellweather account
• Weather Station automatically syncs your licenses from your account
• Your .bwkey file will be re-created at ~/Library/Application Support/Bellweather/
• If you don't have Weather Station, download it from the downloads page
• Your license keys are always available on your account page

Gatekeeper Warning / Unidentified Developer

All Bellweather plugins and Weather Station are signed and notarized by Apple.

• If you see this warning, the file may have been modified or downloaded from an untrusted source
• Re-download from the official website or through Weather Station

Plugin Loads But No Audio

If the plugin opens but you hear no audio output, check the following:

• Check your DAW's routing (input/output assignment)
• For Pressure: if you see a “TRIAL” indicator, your license needs activation. Open Weather Station and sign in.
• Verify your audio interface is selected in DAW preferences
• Check that the plugin is inserted on the correct track

Can't Activate License

Having trouble activating your license key? Try these steps:

• Check that you're entering the correct license key (available at bellweather-studios.com/account)
• Each license allows up to 3 machines. If all slots are used, deactivate one at bellweather-studios.com/account
• If you're offline, Weather Station uses cached validation for 7 days. Connect to the internet to refresh.

Seeing Duplicate Plugins

If you see duplicate entries for a Bellweather plugin in your DAW, this usually means an older version was not fully removed before updating.

• Weather Station automatically overwrites older versions when installing updates. If duplicates persist, try uninstalling via Weather Station and reinstalling.
• Some DAWs show both VST3 and AU versions of the same plugin. This is normal — use whichever format your DAW prefers.
• Check for stale copies in the plugin directories:
  • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
  • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
• After removing duplicates, force a plugin rescan in your DAW (see “Plugin Not Appearing in DAW” above for DAW-specific instructions).
• On macOS, run killall -9 AudioComponentRegistrar in Terminal to clear the AU cache, then restart your DAW.