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Brownie Digital is one person, so you always hear back from whoever made the thing.
get in touch
Email kikiwafford@kikiwafford.com. Say which computer and system you're on (Mac and macOS version, or Windows 10/11), which host (Logic, Live…) and, for licence questions, the email you bought with. Replies usually within two days.
common questions
macOS says it can't open the installer
Expected: Brownie Digital isn't in Apple's paid developer programme. Click Done, open System Settings › Privacy & Security, scroll to Security and click Open Anyway next to the installer's name. Only once.
Windows says it protected my PC
Also expected: Brownie Digital doesn't have a paid code-signing certificate. In the blue box, click More info, then Run anyway. Only once.
The plug-in doesn't show up
Logic Pro › Settings › Plug-in Manager, select Brownie Digital, click "Reset & Rescan Selection". In other DAWs, rescan plug-ins (VST3 folder: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 on a Mac, C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 on Windows).
I lost my licence key
It's in your purchase email from Gumroad, and always in your Gumroad library (sign in with the email you bought with): open Microsampler 85' and the key is on that page.
I got a new computer
One key unlocks 3 computers, Mac or Windows. If you've used all three, email and I'll free them up.
Does it need the internet?
Only to unlock, and for a quick licence check now and then. Offline it keeps working for 30 days at a time.
Which computers and DAWs does it work with?
Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Intel Macs on macOS 10.11 El Capitan or newer, and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. It installs as AU (Logic, GarageBand; Mac only), VST3 (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER…) and LV2 (REAPER, Ardour), plus a stand-alone app. No Pro Tools (AAX) for now. Try the free trial first to check it on your setup.
How do I uninstall it?
Delete "Microsampler 85.component" and "Microsampler 85 FX.component" from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components, the two ".vst3" files from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3, the two ".lv2" folders from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/LV2, and the app from /Applications. On Windows: Settings › Apps › Installed apps › Microsampler 85' › Uninstall.
Sampling in the Windows app hears nothing
Windows Settings › Privacy & security › Microphone: make sure microphone access and "Let desktop apps access your microphone" are on. Then pick your input in the app's audio settings.
refunds
Try the free trial first: it's the same download, so you can check it runs on your computer before paying.
If it doesn't work on your computer and we can't fix it, or you're simply not happy, email within 14 days of buying for a full refund. No forms. A refunded licence key stops working.
Payments and refunds are processed by Gumroad, the merchant of record for Brownie Digital orders.
privacy
This website has no cookies, no analytics and no tracking. It's hosted on GitHub Pages, which keeps standard server logs.
Buying happens on Gumroad's checkout, under their privacy policy. Brownie Digital sees your name, email and order, never your card.
The licence check. When you unlock Microsampler 85', and about once a day after that while you're online, it sends your licence key to Gumroad's licence server. Nothing else: no music, no samples, no usage data.
Microphone. The app only listens when you press SAMPLING or switch on live input, and the audio never leaves your computer.
credits
Microsampler 85' was created by Kiki Wafford. Audio engine and testing made with the assistance of AI tools.
Old-web GIFs on this site come from the GeoCities archive (GifCities, Internet Archive) and BrycesPix.