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                 D E S K T O P   //   O U T P O S T  V S T 3

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                       [ SYSTEM TRANSMISSION ]

         INFINITUM is Sample Genie's modular, desktop sound-design environment 
         built for transformation, mutation, resampling and controlled accident.

         INFINITUM OUTPOST connects the desktop environment to your DAW,
         providing local transport, timing and performance control.

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  PACKAGE

    INFINITUM DESKTOP ........ Standalone sound-design application
    INFINITUM OUTPOST ........ 64-bit VST3 connection plugin
    RELEASE .................. 0.1.0 release build
    PLATFORM ................. Windows 10/11, 64-bit
    PUBLISHER ................ Sample Genie

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  01 // INSTALL INFINITUM DESKTOP

    Run:

      INFINITUM_0.1.0_x64-setup.exe

    Windows may display an Unknown Publisher or SmartScreen warning. Only continue if the installer came
    directly from Sample Genie.
    Offical signing with Microsoft is in process, arriving for V2 (later this year).


    * Set application installation location. (c: > Program Files)
    * Launch INFINITUM after installation and complete the licence sign-in.
    * A maximum of two devices can be registered to your account.
    * Internet connection is required to run Infinitum, both for licensing & sample loading.

    * Tokens only apply for use of the AI Resampling tools and for direct sample downloads.
    * Free tokens are granted every month to premium members, additional bundles can be purchased on the Sample Genie site.

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  02 // INSTALL INFINITUM OUTPOST (VST Connection Plugin)

    Close any DAW or plugin scanner.

    then run:

      INFINITUM_OUTPOST_0.1.0_x64_setup.exe

    * The recommended VST3 location is:

      C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

    If you choose another folder, make sure your DAW scans that location.

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  03 // FIRST CONNECTION

    1. Start INFINITUM DESKTOP.
    2. Open your DAW.
    3. Load INFINITUM OUTPOST VST3 as an instrument.
    4. Note the OUTPOST channel in the plugin.
    5. Select the matching OUTPOST channel inside INFINITUM where the small red MIDI port symbol is available.
    6. Draw in MIDI within DAW (C3 is root)
    6. Start the DAW transport and confirm tempo and playback are aligned.

    OUTPOST is a local timing and control bridge. It does not upload your DAW
    audio or send the DAW's incoming audio to INFINITUM.

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  OUTPOST OWNERSHIP

    Each OUTPOST channel can be owned by one INFINITUM source at a time. Adding 
    One drops the last one. eg:

    If SEQUENZ owns OUTPOST 1 and the Sample Tray is then assigned to
    OUTPOST 1, the Sample Tray takes control and SEQUENZ is disconnected.

    OUTPOST is currently available from:

      * Sample Tray
      * SEQUENZ main preview
      * Processing modal / Spectrogram preview

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  IF THE PLUGIN DOES NOT APPEAR

    * Confirm the complete INFINITUM OUTPOST.vst3 folder is installed.
    * Confirm your DAW scans the selected VST3 directory.
    * Run a full VST3 rescan inside the DAW.
    * Restart the DAW after installing or updating OUTPOST.
    * Do not copy only the inner binary: the complete VST3 bundle is required.

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  IF INFINITUM DOES NOT START

    * Close any older INFINITUM instance before opening another.
    * CTRL + ALT + DEL to check Background processes for lingering infinitum.exe (end task if it's there)
    * Check that the local audio helper is not already running separately.
    * Restart Windows.
    * Confirm your internet connection for licence validation and cloud tools.
    * If account connection issues persist contact Sample Genie for assistance.

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  UNINSTALLATION

    Windows Settings  >  Apps  >  Installed Apps

      * INFINITUM
      * INFINITUM OUTPOST

    The desktop application and VST3 are separate entries and can be removed
    independently.

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