ChannelStrip Installation Instructions
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These instructions cover the installation of VST3 and CLAP plugins on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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VST3 Plugins
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**Windows**
1. Locate your `.vst3` plugin file (e.g., `ChannelStrip.vst3`).
2. Copy the `.vst3` file to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 
*If you are using a DAW that supports user-specific VST3 folders, you may also use: %APPDATA%\VST3*
3. Restart your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and rescan plugins if needed.

**macOS**
1. Locate your `.vst3` plugin file (e.g., `ChannelStrip.vst3`).
2. Copy the `.vst3` file to: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
*For user-specific installation, you can alternatively use: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3*
3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if necessary.

**Linux**
1. Locate your `.vst3` plugin file (e.g., `ChannelStrip.vst3`).
2. Copy the `.vst3` file to one of the following directories: ~/.vst3 /usr/local/lib/vst3 /usr/lib/vst3
3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if required.

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CLAP Plugins
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**Windows**
1. Locate your `.clap` plugin file or folder (e.g., `ChannelStrip.clap`).
2. Copy it to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\CLAP
3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if needed.

**macOS**
1. Locate your `.clap` plugin file or folder (e.g., `ChannelStrip.clap`).
2. Copy it to: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP
*For user-specific installation, you can alternatively use: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP*
3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if necessary.

**Linux**
1. Locate your `.clap` plugin file or folder (e.g., `ChannelStrip.clap`).
2. Copy it to one of the following directories: ~/.clap /usr/local/lib/clap /usr/lib/clap
3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if required.

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Notes
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- Administrator or root privileges may be required to copy files into system-wide directories.
- Some DAWs allow you to set custom plugin folders—check your DAW’s documentation if the plugin does not appear after installation.
- For best results, always use the latest version of your DAW.
- After placing the plugin files, you may need to trigger a plugin rescan in your DAW.

For more information, consult your DAW’s user manual or the official VST3/CLAP documentation.