1. Account Setup
Follow the steps below to access your account
Install DAWn Audio from the Apple Desktop App Store here
Click the "Get Started" button and follow the instructions to create your account.
2. Download the DAWn Mac Extensions
You'll need some third-party extensions to run a studio on DAWn
Download the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg" here by selecting "Download anyway" in the window that opens
3. Install VB Cable
VB Cable is required to route audio from your DAW to DAWn
Open the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg"
In the folder "VB Cable" double Click "vb-cable-installer.pkg" to install
DISCLAIMER: May need to run as admin or enter admin username and password to install
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You can also download directly here or by visiting their website
4. Install DAWn Sync and PD
DAWn Sync and PD are used to sync audio and DAWs with your co-creators
Open the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg"
Move "DAWnSync" and "Pd-0.53-2" applications to your applications folder in Finder
Now that you've installed all our necessary extensions, you can eject the Mac Extensions dmg if you'd like
5. Sync DAWn
You'll need this to get DAWn talking with your DAW
Open DAWnSync App in Applications folder
Select FL Studio as your DAW and press Sync
Press "Click Here to Give DAWn Access"
Quit the application
6. Setup MIDI Ports
You'll need these to edit your co-creators' projects
Open “Audio MIDI Setup” on your Mac
Perform spotlight search if necessary ("⌘ SPACE" or "search icon" at top right of Mac nav-bar)
Click "⌘ 2" on your keyboard, or Select: "Window" → "Show MIDI Studio"
Double Click "IAC Driver"
Check “Device is online” box
Make sure there’s at least one bus/port - can add ports using “+” under "Ports"
IMPORTANT: Click “Apply” if you added any ports
7. Set up MIDI in FL
You'll need this to get DAWn talking with your DAW
Open FL Studio (Quit then reopen if it was already open)
Go to "Options" → "MIDI Settings"
Under input devices select the MIDI port you created during installation
Most likely "IAC Driver Bus 1"
Click the "Enable" button to the left of "controller type"
Click the dropdown menu to the right of "controller type" and select "DAWn Audio (user)" in the top right column
8. Set up Audio in FL Studio
Last step to get DAWn talking with your DAW
In FL go to "Options" → "Audio Settings"
Click the dropdown menu to the right of "Device" and select "VB-Cable"
All set and ready to co-create!
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