Packaging Instruments Guide?
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Hi, I'm new to HISE (from Kontakt) and just trying to package my first free small instrument..I've been scraping around for info and have starting making the dmg file, but thought I'd ask if there's a good guide on best practises for packaging for both mac and pc? A walkthrough video from @David-Healey would be the ideal thing! I realise I need to use things like Inno / Packages, but would be great to get help with setting these up, as well as things I need to know such as licensing, encryption (for when I release something commercial) etc. I've also seen people say they've create custom scripts for eg. automating sample file installation along with the vst3/au files..things like that would be great to know. I'm more a musician who learnt to code in Kontakt so all this is a bit new to me. Thanks in advance for any help!
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@jonalexander23 I prefer Packages (pkg) to dmg, but either is fine. I have a couple of video on YouTube/Patreon about using Packages.
On MacOS you'll also need a developer account so you can codesign and notarize your plugins. Otherwise users won't be able to run it on their system.
@jonalexander23 said in Packaging Instruments Guide?:
things I need to know such as licensing, encryption (for when I release something commercial)
If you're releasing an open source plugin then it should be under the GNU GPL. If it's proprietary then you'll need a HISE and a JUCE license. The price you charge makes no difference here.
@jonalexander23 said in Packaging Instruments Guide?:
ve also seen people say they've create custom scripts for eg. automating sample file installation along with the vst3/au files
Simplest solution is to use HISE's built in sample installer. You ship the data/installer and the samples as separate files. Then in future when you need to update the instrument's data the user doesn't have to redownload all the samples again. This also makes it easy for the user to choose where they want to install the samples.
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Great thanks! I just saw your YT vid 'Automated Exporter Script for Mac OS'..but I think you mentioned in another post it's now a bit outdated, or can I use this instead of Packages? For PC I guess I will try Inno Setup. Thanks again.
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@jonalexander23 said in Packaging Instruments Guide?:
or can I use this instead of Packages
The script uses Packages. Don't use the script though until you can do all the steps manually.
