How to install and run Thing

1. Run the Aquarius Desktop application (ADA).
2. Go to the Purchased page.
3. In the right top filter, type "Thing" (without the quotes). 
4. Select the instrument format according to the audio host (DAW or NLE) you are using. It is possible to select several formats. 
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.

1. Run Cubase.
2. Add an instrument track.
3. Use the instrument search to find TH8 or TH5, depending on your needs.
4. Click on add track.

1. Run Logic Pro.
2. Create a new instrument track.
3. Go to the track insert slots.
4. Go Audio Units, Acustica. 
   
5. Select TH8 or TH5, depending on your needs. 

1. Run Pro Tools.
2. Create a new instrument track.
3. Click on an empty insert slot.
4. Use the built-in search engine and type "TH8" or "TH5, depending on your needs. 
5. Select TH8 or TH5, depending on your needs. 

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

Aquarius Desktop application (ADA) links products using the related products feature. When you click on Thing (trial), the Aquarius Desktop application (ADA) will automatically deposit the trial product into your account.

1. Click on the Thing (commercial) thumbnail, and Aquarius Desktop application (ADA) will show you the product page.
2. Click on the Thing (trial) thumbnail on the right side of Aquarius Desktop application (ADA).
3. Select the instrument format according to your audio host (DAW or NLE).
4. Click on Install.

The performance of the Thing suite may vary based on your system's configuration. Performance or High CPU usage issues could occur due to the following factors:

• High-polyphony, mega mode, or intensive effects may increase CPU load. Adjust these settings to balance quality and performance.
• Low buffer sizes (e.g., 32 or 64 samples) on your audio Interface settings can cause higher CPU demand, especially during low latency playback or recording. Increase the buffer size in your audio interface settings to improve stability.
• Some audio hosts (DAW or NLE) may introduce additional overhead, especially with low-latency settings or high track/plugin counts. Ensure your audio host (DAW or NLE) is optimized for performance and consider freezing or bouncing tracks.

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.