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Orders & downloads

My order confirmation hasn’t arrived

Check spam, junk and promotions, and make sure you’re looking at the address you used at checkout. If it’s still missing, message us with the name on the order.

I haven’t had my download link

Digital orders send a link or licence email once the order completes. Search your inbox for “Alex Hobson”, the product name, “download” or “HSER”.

My download link isn’t working

Try it in a different browser. If it still fails, message us with your order number and a fresh link will be issued.

Can I get my files again later?

Keep your confirmation email — it’s the record of what you bought. Expired links get reissued, just send your order number. H-Series is different: licences don’t expire and the installer is always on the download page.

H-Series plugins

Where do I download H-Series?

From the download page, for Windows or Mac. One installer puts H-Q and all eight plugins on your computer. If Windows flags it, choose More info, then Run anyway. The Getting Started guide walks through every step.

What is H-Q, and do I need it?

It’s the free app that activates and updates your plugins and holds your licence, so keep it installed. H-METER is free too.

Where’s my licence key, and how do I activate?

It’s emailed after purchase and starts with HSER. Open H-Q, go to Licences, paste the key and click Activate. One key can cover the whole suite.

A plugin still says locked

Close your DAW, open H-Q, go to Licences and press Sync Now, then reopen your DAW. If it’s still locked, run a plugin rescan. A locked plugin passes audio through unchanged, so it won’t break a project.

System requirements

Minimum

System
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), or macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon or Intel
Processor
Quad-core
Memory
8 GB RAM
Disk
200 MB free
Display
1440 × 900
Host
A VST3 DAW, or Audio Unit on Mac
Online
Internet connection to activate in H-Q

Recommended

Processor
Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7 or Apple M-series
Memory
16 GB RAM
Display
1920 × 1080

Pro Tools (AAX) isn’t supported. H-VENUE also installs as a standalone app. One key covers two computers, Windows or Mac.

Changing audio settings in the H-VENUE app

Right-click anywhere on the H-VENUE window and choose Audio Settings. On a Mac you can also open it from the H-VENUE menu at the top of the screen.

Choose your output device (your audio interface or headphones), set the sample rate to match your track, and pick a buffer size of 256 or 512. If you hear crackles, raise the buffer size. H-VENUE remembers these settings next time it opens.

How do I update?

H-Q checks for updates automatically. When one is ready, close your DAW and click Update All in H-Q. Your licence and activations stay as they are.

Archive USBs

When will my USB be dispatched?

They go out on Royal Mail Tracked 24, so normally next working day after dispatch. Allow up to seven working days for dispatch — it varies with order volume and stock. Tracking follows as soon as it’s sent.

What’s on each Archive USB?

100 individual tracks as separate files, not one continuous mix. Every volume is different — 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 each have their own tracklist.

Can I buy Archive without the USB?

Yes. Every volume is also an instant digital download — same 100 tracks, no waiting for the post.

My USB isn’t reading

Try another port, then another computer. If neither works, message us with your order email and a replacement will be sorted.

Sample packs & templates

How do I download my pack?

A link is emailed once your order completes. Search your inbox for the product name or “download”.

Which DAW do the templates work in?

Each one states its DAW and any plugins it needs on the product page. Worth checking before you buy.

Files are missing, or the ZIP won’t open

Re-download it, then extract with your computer’s built-in unzip tool. If it still fails, message us with your order email.

Live streams & Demo Drop

How does Demo Drop work?

You submit a track, it gets played and given feedback on stream. A priority pass moves you up the queue — use the priority submission page that came with your order.

My priority pass isn’t giving me access

Sign in with the same account and email you bought it on — access is tied to it. If it still won’t open, message us with your order email.

Where do I watch, and when?

Upcoming streams are on the live schedule. Times also go out on the socials on the day.

Account & payments

Do I need an account?

Not to buy, but some access pages check it — priority passes especially. Use the same email you ordered with.

My payment failed

Check the card details and billing address match your bank’s records. If it keeps failing, try another method or ask your bank — declines happen at their end.

How do I change my email or address?

Sign in and update your details on your account page. If a USB order is already placed and the address was wrong, message us straight away — it can only be changed before dispatch.

Can I get a refund?

Depends on the product and the state of the order. Message us with your order number and what went wrong.

Still stuck? Send your order number and what's happening. For H-Series, add your HSER key and your DAW.

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