Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. LOUD By Monakai and Far From Erf are free for Day One supporters with lifetime licenses. Paid plugins include a free 7-day fully functional trial.

All Monakai Audio VST3 and AU plugins work in any compatible DAW including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Logic Pro, and more on Windows 10/11 and macOS (beta).

Run the installer or copy the .vst3 bundle to your system's VST3 folder, restart your DAW, and scan for new plugins. Each download includes a complete setup guide.

Independent software without an expensive commercial code-signing certificate can trigger Windows SmartScreen. Our plugins are safe. Click More info then Run anyway to install. We are also certifying all Monakai plugins through the Microsoft Store (8 currently in the review process). 50Cal By Monakai is available on the Microsoft Store now, certified by Microsoft, with more coming soon.

Absolutely. Your Day One lifetime license covers both personal and commercial use in music production, sound design, and audio engineering.

Monakai Audio plugins are available for Windows 10/11. macOS versions are currently in beta and require accepting the macOS beta terms before download. We will work diligently with our users to ensure a satisfactory product is delivered on macOS. Linux is not supported at this time.

After 7 days the plugin will prompt for a license key. You can purchase a permanent Day One license or claim a free license for eligible plugins.

Each license key allows activation on up to 3 computers. The license is tied to your machine fingerprint but survives OS reinstalls and drive swaps.

Visit the Get Help page, post on the User Board, or email support@monakaiaudio.com. We typically reply within 24 hours on business days.

We accept all major cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) securely via Stripe, plus Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Cash App Pay. See our Refund Policy for details on refunds.