How to install and run Grey

Modified on Thu, 21 Dec, 2023 at 3:37 PM

This solution will provide you with instructions on how to activate, download, and install Grey FREE Acqua Effect. Additionally, it will explain how to load an instance of the plug-in on hosts (DAW or NLE) such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro. For information on loading the Grey on other hosts (DAW or NLE), please refer to the official documentation for your specific host (DAW or NLE).


Active Grey FREE
  1. Log-in to the Aquarius Desktop application with your email user-name and password. 
  2. Click on the Aquarius Desktop application settings.
  3. Click on the activations tab.
  4. Paste your activation code (copy and paste are allowed).
  5. Click on apply to redeem your activation code.
  6. Click on save.




Install Grey
  1. Run the Aquarius Desktop application (ADA).
  2. Go to the Purchased page.
  3. In the top search filter, type "Grey" (without the quotes). 
  4. Select as format VST3 x64.
  5. Click on Install.


Learn more about the Aquarius Desktop application by reading the online user guide.



For Pro Tools install AAX format. For Logic Pro install AU format.



Run Grey on Cubase
  1. Run Cubase.
  2. Create a new audio track.
  3. Go to the track insert slots.
  4. Add a new plug-in and use the search to find Grey.



Run Grey on Pro Tools
  1. Run Pro Tools.
  2. Create a new audio track.
  3. Click on an empty insert slot.
  4. Use the built-in search engine and type "Grey". 
  5. Select Grey.



Run Grey on Logic Pro
  1. Run Logic Pro.
  2. Create a new audio track.
  3. Go to the track insert slots.
  4. Go Audio Units, Acustica, Grey x64.
  5. Select Grey.


For other audio hosts (DAW or NLE), read how to load plug-ins in the user guide.


The Acustica Audio single point of contact (SPOC) is the Acustica Audio help-desk portal. In order to access to Audio help-desk portal go to the Acustica Audio website and then to the support section. We do not provide help, assistance, or support via social networks, public forums, or through our email accounts.

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