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| Product Type | Bass Processor / Effects Unit |
| Brand | Harrison |
| Model | AVA Bass Flow |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 483 x 44 x 152 mm (19" x 1.75" x 6") |
| Weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) |
| Power Supply | 9V DC, 500 mA (center negative) |
| Main Functions | Compressor, EQ (3-band semi-parametric), Overdrive, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Tuner, DI Out with ground lift |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω (balanced XLR), 1 kΩ (unbalanced 1/4") |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >110 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) |
| Analog Inputs | 1 x 1/4" TS (instrument), 1 x 1/4" TRS (return) |
| Analog Outputs | 1 x XLR (DI), 1 x 1/4" TS (line), 1 x 1/4" TRS (send) |
| USB Port | Type B for firmware updates and preset editing |
| Presets | 128 user presets, 64 factory presets |
| Display | 128 x 64 OLED, monochrome |
| Enclosure | Steel chassis with aluminum faceplate |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Use a dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid solvents or abrasive cleaners. |
| Safety Precautions | Do not expose to rain or moisture. Use only the supplied power adapter. |
| Spare Parts & Repairability | Contact Harrison support for authorized service centers. User-replaceable parts: none. |
| General Information | Designed for stage and studio use. Compatible with active and passive basses. |
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USER MANUAL AVA Bass Flow Harrison
Harrison AVA Bass Flow
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AVA Bass Flow Harrison Consoles EXT. KEY IN SPECTRAL BASS COMPRESSOR Release 32 10 500 30.0 ms Knee 12.9 dB -24 -32 -48 5.3 dB Makeup 12-45Hz Depth Sensitivity -6 -18 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 -6 -12 -10 5.3 dB SPECTRAL BASS COMPRESSOR BASS CHARACTER CHORUS Detune 0.1 cents Delay 10.0 ms Mix 50.0 % Harmonic 1 B 3 C Gain BODY Q IN 3.5 7 BELL 0.1 10 Gain CLARITY Q. -3 +3 -12 +12 4.1 dB BELL 0.90 Equalizer ERA RTA IN GRAPH POST Decay Length Freq 89 Hz Freq 41 Hz Freq 115 Hz Freq 450 Hz Freq 194 Hz Freq 2.62 Hz Freq 6.25 Hz Gain 9.6 dB Gain 5.9 dB Gain 3.1 dB Gain 4.3 dB Output -5 +5 -15 +15 -3.2 dB MASTER CONTROLS INPUT 5.7 dB CHORUS BASS CHARACTER COMPRESSOR EQUALIZER OUTPUT -8.4 dB Solo/Listen ClearIntroduction
AVA-BF is a channel strip plugin designed for mixing bass. It contains 4 routable processing elements and a master section with input, output, and routing controls.
The elements included are:
- Bass Character: A unique 2-band EQ that tracks the pitch of bass notes and allows for boosting or cutting the harmonics within the spectrum of the instrument.
- Spectral Bass Compressor: A spectral compressor with 6 control bands that are perfectly suited to help with electric bass problems like fret buzz, amp/room resonances, and lack of clarity.
- Equalizer: An intuitive 5-band EQ with 2 additional filter bands and a wide variety of band shapes.
- Chorus: A creative effect that can be used to boost presence or to add motion to a bass signal.
Plugin Specifications
Supported formats: AAX, VST, VST3, AU
Supported channel configurations: MONO only
NOTE: This plugin uses lookahead and should not be used for processing signals in real time.
Module Controls
The processing elements are separated into modules which can each be individually bypassed, soloed, and reset using the following controls on each module's top bar.
The Reset button resets all of a module's parameters to their default states (not including RTA controls).
The Solo button bypasses all processing outside of the module being soloed except for master controls (polarity, input and output trim). This allows individual modules to be auditioned exclusively without hearing the effects of any of the other modules.
The In button toggles the enablement of each module. If disabled, a module's processing is bypassed and its effects will not be heard.
Master Controls
flowchart
graph TD
A["MASTER CONTROLS"] --> B["INPUT"]
B --> C["-24"]
C --> D["0.0 dB"]
D --> E["CHORUS"]
E --> F["BASS CHARACTER"]
F --> G["COMPRESSOR"]
G --> H["EQUALIZER"]
H --> I["OUTPUT"]
I --> J["-24"]
J --> K["0.0 dB"]
K --> L["Solo/Listen Clear"]
style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
style L fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
The Master Control section at the bottom-right corner of the plugin window contains controls for switching input polarity, adjusting input & output trim, and setting the order of routing between elements.
You can change the routing order by clicking and dragging a routing item to a new position. The arrows show the direction of signal flow from top to bottom.
The "ear" icon buttons to the right of the routing items indicate Router Listen points. These buttons allow you to listen at specific positions along the signal chain by automatically bypassing all modules past the selected point in the routing order.
The Solo/Listen Clear button at the bottom of the Master Control section clears any active Routing Listen point as well as any modules that are soloed. It will light up to indicate whenever either of these are currently active.
Processing Elements
Bass Character
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| Harmonic | Value | | -------- | ----- | | B | -3 | | C | 3 |The Bass Character is a unique EQ that follows the pitch of the note being played, allowing you to boost or cut the harmonics within each note and thus alter the actual character of the bass sound.
The Bass Character has two bands: one for adjusting the Body of the note and the other for adjusting the Clarity. The corresponding band control "bubbles" on the graph are labeled "B" and "C" respectively.
The positions of the harmonics are marked by the vertical lines that run throughout the graph which are labeled 1 through 16 along the bottom (1 being the first harmonic or the fundamental frequency). When a note is played, the graph's spectrum analyzer will show the energy present in each harmonic.
Click and drag the band controls to adjust their Frequency and Gain parameters. Use the harmonic markers as guides to determine where to boost or cut. Right-click and drag or scroll the mouse wheel over a band control to adjust the Q. See the Control Behaviors & Shortcuts section of the manual for a complete list of shortcuts and control modifiers which can enable more efficient use of the band controls.
Additional controls can be found in the sections below the graph which are labeled "Body" and "Clarity" accordingly. The IN button toggles the corresponding band in or out and BELL toggles it between bell and shelf modes. There are also Gain and Q knobs to provide more advanced control over these parameters. They can be adjusted by clicking and dragging either the knob or its value label below. You can also set these parameters by typing new values directly into the label box. For ease of use, these will accept bare numbers as well as numbers with units.
NOTE: The Bass Character only detects the pitch of monophonic (single-voiced) signals on a chromatic scale and is not intended for processing multiple notes played simultaneously. Additionally, certain effects such as chorus, delay, and distortion can interfere with proper note detection if inserted before AVA-BF (this does not apply to the Bass Flow's Chorus effect because the note is always detected at the plugin's input stage before all other internal processing, regardless of the routing order). For best results, insert AVA-BF before any effects on your bass track's processing chain.
Equalizer
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| Frequency | Value | | --------- | ----- | | 20 | -9 | | 50 | 3 | | 100 | -6 | | 200 | 6 | | 500 | -3 | | 2k | 3 | | 5k | -4 | | 10k | -6 | | 20k | -7 |The Equalizer module consists of a 5-band EQ with 2 additional filter bands, an Output Trim control, and an optional RTA display. Each band has adjustable Frequency, Gain, Shape, and Q parameters as well as the option to toggle it in or out. You can control the bands directly on the EQ Graph or with their corresponding controls below the graph.
EQ Graph
The EQ Graph provides a visual display of the EQ curves and also allows for more direct "hands-on" control of the bands. Each band is represented by a "bubble" on the graph which can be used to adjust its parameters. Click and drag a band's control bubble to adjust its Frequency and Gain. You can also adjust the Q by right-clicking & dragging or by scrolling the mouse wheel over a band. Alt-clicking a band will reset it to its default state, while double-clicking will reset its Gain only. For a complete list of applicable control modifiers and shortcuts such as these, see the Control Behaviors & Shortcuts section of the manual.
The bands' Frequency values are determined by their vertical (X) position while their horizontal (Y) positions correlate with Gain. The horizontal ruler stretched across the bottom of the graph shows the frequency values corresponding to the bands' X positions. The vertical ruler on the left side of the graph displays the Gain values for the bands' Y positions and is referred to as the EQ Range ruler. You'll notice there is also another vertical ruler on the right side of the graph. This is the RTA Range ruler which will be covered later in the EQ RTA section of the manual.
The EQ Range ruler can be used to zoom or pan the graph's Y-axis up or down. By default, the zoom is focused on a gain range of +/-9 . If you drag a band past the focused range, the graph will automatically zoom-out to include the band's gain within the focused range (up to +/-15 ). You can manually adjust the zoom by right-clicking the EQ Range ruler and dragging it vertically. Left-click and drag the ruler to pan the Y-axis up or down.
You can reset the zoom and pan back to default by double-clicking or Alt-clicking the EQ Range ruler.
EQ Controls
The EQ control sections below the graph allow for more advanced control over the bands' parameters. Each of the 7 band control sections contain controls for the corresponding band's Enablement, Shape, Frequency, Q, and Gain. You can enable or disable a band by toggling the button at the top-left corner of its control section.
Directly to the right of this button is the band Shape selector. Clicking this will open a menu where you can select the EQ shape for the corresponding band. The available shape options for the bands and filters are listed below.
Bands 1-5:
●Low Shelf (12 dB/octave)
●High Shelf (12 dB/octave)
•Bell
- Notch (infinite "cut" at the selected frequency, with adjustable Q width)
- Search (filters all frequencies above & below the center frequency to help locate specific sounds)
Filters A & B:
●High/Low Pass (6, 12, 24, 36, 48 dB/octave)
●Low/High Shelf (12, 24, 36, 48 dB/octave)
- Wide Notch (4 closely-spaced notches; this allows easier tuning of the notch frequency, because it affects a wider frequency range than a typical notch)
The control sections also provide Frequency, Q, and Gain controls which can be adjusted by clicking and dragging their value labels or by typing new values directly into them. For ease of use, these will accept bare numbers such as "500" or numbers with units such as "500Hz", "1k", "1kHz", "20dB", etc.
EQ RTA
The EQ's RTA (Real-Time Analyzer) offers a visual representation of the spectral characteristics of the signal being processed. The controls for the RTA can be found in the RTA section to the right of the EQ Graph.
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RTA RTA IN Scroll POST Decay LengthThe RTA IN button at the top of the section toggles the RTA in or out.
Just below the RTA IN button is the RTA Type selector. Clicking this will open a menu where you can select between the 4 modes of operation: Graph, Scroll, Bar, and Lightning.
The POST button toggles the RTA between pre and post EQ.
The Decay knob controls how long RTA measurements remain on the display before they ramp back down to zero.
The Length knob is only available in Scroll mode and essentially controls the scroll speed of the spectrum data.
| 0 | 0 |
| -10 | -10 |
| -20 | -20 |
| -30 | -30 |
| -40 | -40 |
| -50 | -50 |
| -60 | -60 |
| -70 | -70 |
| -80 | -80 |
| -90 | -90 |
When the RTA is activated, you'll notice that this will enable the RTA Range ruler (the vertical ruler on the right side of the EQ graph). This ruler displays the levels in dB that correspond with the RTA readings. In Bar and Scroll mode, it will light up to show the levels of brightness that correspond with the dB values along the vertical axis.
Similarly to the EQ Range ruler, the RTA Range can be used to adjust the scale and vertical position or trim of the RTA display. Left-clicking the RTA Range ruler in either Bar or Scroll mode and dragging vertically will adjust the Trim of the RTA signal. In Graph or Lightning mode, this will instead pan the vertical position of the display up or down. Also while in Graph or Lightning mode you can adjust the scale of the RTA display by right-clicking and dragging vertically.
Spectral Bass Compressor
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EXT. KEY IN SPECTRAL BASS COMPRESSOR Knee 12 20 30 11.0 dB Release 32 170 10 500 20.0 ms Makeup -8 +8 -24 +24 6.2 dB Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 12-45Hz Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 45-150Hz Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 150-350Hz Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 350Hz-1k Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 1-3k Depth -6 -12 -18 Sensitivity 3-8kThe Spectral Bass Compressor is a multiband compressor designed especially for bass. It allows for applying compression selectively across 6 frequency bands focused in the lower end of the spectrum where bass notes mainly reside.
On the far left of the module is an input meter displaying the level of the input signal in dB. The slider attached to it controls the overall Threshold of the compressor.
Below the graph are 6 control sections containing Depth and Sensitivity controls for the corresponding band ranges which are labeled at the top of each section. The Depth parameter sets the maximum gain reduction that can be applied to the corresponding band range. The Sensitivity adjusts the level fed to the compressor's key input for each band range. This essentially dictates how "sensitively" each band reacts to levels above the Threshold, which can help with distributing compression more evenly across the spectrum if necessary.
The Spectral Bass Compressor also includes a graph display that provides a visual representation of gain reduction across the frequency spectrum. The input signal is represented by the yellow curve on the bottom half of the display, while the top half shows the gain reduction across the spectrum in red. The level of the compressed signal relative to the input signal is shown by the red line inside the input curve.
The Knee knob controls the compressor Knee. With a low Knee value (Hard Knee), the compression will activate more abruptly as the signal passes over the Threshold. A high Knee value (Soft Knee) will apply the gain reduction more gradually as the signal passes the threshold.
The Release knob controls how long it takes the signal to return to an uncompressed state once it falls below the threshold.
The Makeup knob trims the compressor's output level up or down between -24dB and +24dB as needed for gain compensation.
The EXT. KEY IN button near the top left corner of the compressor module enables the external key input when toggled on. This switches the compressor's key input to whatever signal is sent to the plugin's sidechain input so that the compressor is triggered off of the external signal instead of the one being fed directly to it.
Chorus
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CHORUS 4 7 0.1 cents 0.1 10 16 45 10 100 35 70 0 100 Detune Delay 10.0 ms Mix 50.0 %The Chorus is an effect that can be used to boost overall presence and add some extra flare to a bass signal. It has Detune and Delay controls for dialing in the effect and a Mix control for blending it with the dry signal.
The Chorus effect adds 2 pitch-shifted voices: one above and one below the input signal.
Detune controls the amount in which the 2 voices are pitch-shifted up and down from the original signal (measured in cents).
Delay adjusts the delay offset from the original signal in milliseconds.
Mix sets the percentage of wet signal that gets blended with the dry signal.
Usage Note
The Chorus element can be a very useful tool for giving bass signals a sweet low-end boost within a mix. With the Detune and Delay
turned down to their lowest values (like they are by default), turn the Mix up very high (anywhere from 65 - 100%). Do this while listening in the context of a full mix in order to find the "sweet-spot" Mix value where the low-end is brought out and sits well in the mix.
Control Behaviors & Shortcuts
Various mouse & keyboard shortcuts can be used to perform certain actions on the following controls:
Band Controls
| Action | Shortcut |
| Reset Gain to default | Double-click |
| Reset Frequency, Gain and Q to default | Alt-click |
| Adjust Q | Right-click & dragShift-click & dragScroll mouse wheel |
| Temporarily set to Search mode (EQ) | Control-click |
| Fine adjust Frequency and Gain | Command-click & drag (OSX Only) |
Graph Rulers
| Action | Shortcut |
| Reset Pan & Zoom or Trim | Double-clickAlt-click |
| Fine adjust Pan or Trim | Shift + Left-click & dragControl + Left-click & drag (Windows only)Command + Left-click & drag (OSX only) |
| Fine adjust Zoom | Shift + Right-click & dragControl + Right-click & drag (Windows only)Command + Right-click & drag (OSX only) |
| Adjust Pan | Scroll mouse wheel |
| Adjust Zoom | Shift + Scroll mouse wheel |
Combo Boxes (Drop-down menus)
| Action | Shortcut |
| Reset to default | Alt-click |
| Scroll through menu items without opening menu | Scroll mouse wheel |
| Select next/previous item (menu must already be open) | Keyboard arrows |
| Close menu (if open) | ESC |
Labels
| Action | Shortcut |
| Reset to default | Alt-click |
| Fine adjust | Shift-click & dragControl-click & drag (Windows only)Command-click & drag (OSX only) |
| Adjust value | Scroll mouse wheel |
| Close editor (discarding changes) | ESC |
| Close editor (submitting changes) | Enter |
Slider/Knobs
| Action | Shortcut |
| Reset to default | Double-clickAlt-click |
| Fine adjust | Shift-click & dragControl-click & dragCommand-click & drag (OSX only) |
| Adjust value | Scroll mouse wheel |
Additional Features
At the top-right corner of the plugin window are the Momentary Byass and Settings buttons.
Momentary Bypass
The Momentary Bypass button bypasses the plugin for as long as it's held. This is useful for auditioning A/B comparisons quickly.
Settings
The Settings button reveals a pop-up menu where the window size and theme can be adjusted. It also contains a link to the plugin manual and version info at the bottom.
Installation & Licensing
The AVA Plugin "Pain-Free Demo"
When you install Harrison's AVA plugins, you are provided a "pain-free demo" of unlimited length. You may continue to use the demo for as long as necessary to determine if the plugins meet your expectations.
We do not:
- Annoy you with a popup authorization message, every time you start your DAW.
- Install anything to your system outside of the plugin ( AU, AAX, VST ) folder.
- Prevent the plugin from saving or loading its state.
In demo mode, the control panel will become disabled after a short period of operation. You can re-initialize the plugin's control panel by clicking "Continue in Demo Mode". This is the only limitation. The plugin's effect will continue normally, allowing you to evaluate the sound of the plugin on your session. You may still adjust the plugin's controls in your DAW's "Generic plugin UI", from a control surface, or via automation.
If you send a session to a collaborator, they are not required to purchase an AVA license to hear the plugin's effect. They may simply download the demo to install the plugins, and the plugins will operate normally. This allows you to share your sessions with other engineers, and have confidence that the mix will sound as intended. If they want to make changes to the plugin settings then they should buy a license for their personal use.
Purchasing and Installing your Plugin License
In DEMO mode, after using the plugin for a certain amount of time, it will display a message:
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This plugin is currently unlicensed. Please visit Harrison's online store to purchase a license. Copy the contents of the license text file using Edit>Copy or CMD+C. Click PASTE to insert the license text here: PASTE Your Name*XX*Har...678==| Apply License Continue in Demo ModeThis message will come up periodically unless a license is provided. You can purchase a license directly from Harrison's web store or from an authorized AVA plugin reseller. Once you've purchased a license, install it by entering your license key into the designated field on this screen. Continue to the next section for detailed instructions on how to obtain your license key.
Obtaining your License Key
After you purchase a license, you will receive a license key that will look something like this:
{your name}*AVA-BF*DC-138971-151520-1|gGLbnvCZJe386ULohzfQN6clsoZ71n7c+AUg==|
This license key is required to install your license and activate the full version of the plugin. The way to obtain your license key varies depending on where you purchased the license from.
If you purchased the license from Harrison's web store, you will receive an email with a link to download a text file containing your license key. If you purchased the license from a reseller, you will receive an email containing the license key text.
Licensing your Plugin
When prompted by the plugin, copy and paste your license key into the designated text input field. This will automatically install your license and register it with the plugin.
Once installed, Harrison's license files are simple text (.txt) files which are stored in the user's HOME folder. The HOME folder is the folder that contains your Desktop, Downloads and other folders. The location of your HOME folder is different for each operating system:
•Mac OSX: /Users/{your username}
- Windows: C:/Users/{your username}
•Linux: /home/{your username}
You may keep a copy of this file for your own use. The license is a per-user license and you may install the license file on all of your computers. To install the file on a new computer, simply save the file to a USB key or other transferable disk; then transfer the license file to the new computer's HOME folder. The license file has your name encrypted in it, so you should not share it with other people. Your name will appear on the top of the plugin's control panel to indicate that it is licensed to you.
The plugin will automatically detect your license key as long as the license file is stored in the HOME folder of the computer you are using. After transferring the license file to a new computer, it may be necessary to close and re-open your DAW in order for the plugin to detect the license.
If you don't want to keep your license in your HOME folder for whatever reason, you may also store it one of these alternative locations:
- Mac OS X: \~/Library/Application Support/harrisonconsoles
- Windows: \~/AppData/Local/harrisonconsoles
- Linux: \~/.config/harrisonconsoles
Licensing from a USB Drive
The plugin can also detect a license if it is stored on a USB drive. This can be useful if you're using someone else's computer and you want to license an AVA plugin without installing your license onto the computer.
In order to do this, you must name your USB drive as "HARRISON" and place your license file in its root directory. This is the only way the plugin can detect your license on a USB drive.
For additional questions about the license, please contact our plugin support department via email: plugins@harrisonconsoles.com
Finding the AVA plugin in your DAW
DAW operations vary tremendously. Generally speaking, to use the AVA plugin you must follow these steps:
1) Install the plugins, using the provided plugin installer application.
2) Follow your DAW's instructions to "scan" for new plugins.
Please refer to your DAW manual to see which plugin formats (AAX, AU, VST, or VST3) are supported by your workstation.
Most plugin formats require that plugins are installed to a specific location on the system. In these cases, the AVA installer will place the plugins in the default locations.
For VST format, on Windows, it is normally expected that the user define the location of VST plugins, and tell the workstation where to find the plugins. The default location for VST plugins is C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VST. The AVA plugin installer will save the VST (.dll) files to that location if a custom VST path is not provided by the OS. If you are having trouble, you should verify that the path is included in your DAW VST scan paths.
System Requirements
Your system must meet the following requirements in order to run Harrison AVA plugins:
- Windows 7 or higher
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Mac OS 10.9 or higher
●Linux GCC 5 compatible systems -
OpenGL 3.2 or higher
- libcurl-gnutls on Linux
Additional requirements on Windows
AVA plugins require the "Windows C++ Universal Runtime" to be installed on your computer. Universal runtime is part of the system's core libraries on Windows 10. On Windows versions Vista to 8.1, it will be automatically installed via Windows Update. It is also possible to install the runtime manually, but that is outside the scope of this manual.
Note for Linux Users
If you're experiencing issues with an AVA plugin's graphics or the GUI isn't showing up correctly on Linux, make sure your system's graphics driver supports the minimum required OpenGL version of 3.2 or higher. To check this, run glxinfo | grep Max in a terminal window and make sure that the value listed for the OpenGL core profile version string is at least 3.2 or greater.
If your core profile version meets this requirement but you are still experiencing graphics issues like the ones mentioned above, it is likely that your system is reporting an OpenGL version lower than 3.2 to ensure backwards compatibility with deprecated OpenGL functions. To work around this, you can force the system to report an OpenGL version of 3.2 or higher by setting this environment variable: MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=3.2
You can use this as a prefix when opening your DAW from a terminal command like so:
MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=3.2 {command_to_launch_program}
This will set the environment variable for that particular terminal session only, so it will be reset once the session is ended. If you don't want to run this command every time you launch your DAW, you can set the environment variable in your profile script so that it automatically gets set every time you login.
Thank you for purchasing this Harrison AVA plugin!
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