FAQ
SidekickDAW FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about SidekickDAW, plugin formats, licensing, updates, compatibility and the upcoming Magic GUI feature.
What is SidekickDAW?
SidekickDAW is a plugin chainer for building, saving and recalling complex plugin setups inside your DAW. It helps you create parallel FX chains, multiband processing setups and reusable plugin workflows without rebuilding the same routing again and again.
Who is SidekickDAW made for?
SidekickDAW is made for producers, mixing engineers, sound designers and musicians who work with complex plugin chains and want a faster way to organize, save and reuse them.
Which plugin formats are supported?
SidekickDAW is designed for modern plugin workflows and supports common plugin formats depending on your operating system and DAW. Please check the system requirements before purchasing.
Does SidekickDAW work on macOS and Windows?
SidekickDAW is intended for macOS and Windows workflows. Compatibility can depend on your DAW, operating system version and plugin format support.
Can I create parallel FX chains?
Yes. SidekickDAW lets you build parallel plugin chains, for example separate delay, reverb, saturation or modulation chains, and combine them inside one reusable setup.
Can I build multiband plugin chains?
Yes. SidekickDAW can be used to create multiband-style processing setups, allowing you to process different frequency areas with different plugin chains.
Can I save and recall complete plugin chains?
Yes. One of the main goals of SidekickDAW is to make complex plugin setups reusable, so you can save complete chains and recall them later instead of rebuilding everything manually.
Is there a demo version?
If a demo or trial version is available, you can download it from the SidekickDAW download page. Testing the plugin in your own DAW before buying is recommended, because audio setups love finding dramatic new ways to be incompatible.
How does licensing work?
After purchasing SidekickDAW, you receive a license for using the plugin according to the license terms provided during checkout. Keep your purchase email and license information safe.
Are updates included?
Updates may include improvements, fixes and new features. Details about included updates and future versions should be listed in the license terms or changelog.
What is Magic GUI?
Magic GUI is an upcoming experimental interface feature for faster and more intuitive plugin-chain editing. It may be visible in the interface before it is fully available.
Why is Magic GUI disabled?
Magic GUI is currently in development and is disabled in this release. It is shown as a preview because it is planned for a future update.
Where can I get support?
For support, please use the contact or support information provided on the Eternal Audio website. Include your DAW, operating system, plugin version and a clear description of the issue.
Still need help?
Visit the manual, check the download page or contact Eternal Audio support with your system details.
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