Getting started

Supported formats

Run the Buckets installer for your platform.

Platform	Formats
macOS	AU, VST3, AAX
Windows	VST3, AAX
Linux	VST3
iOS	AUv3

On Linux, use the release tarball (Buckets_Linux_*.tar.xz) and run ./install.sh, or build Release and copy the plugin into ~/.vst3. Factory presets install to ~/.local/share/Reasonable Audio/Buckets/Presets.

System requirements

• macOS: 11.0 or later (Apple Silicon, or Intel with AVX2)
• Windows: 64-bit Windows
• Linux: 64-bit (see README for build dependencies and the Linux release package)

First steps

1. Insert Buckets on an audio track or bus in your DAW.
2. Choose a character profile in the Character section — each profile sets a different delay character and maximum delay time.
3. Set delay time in the Time section (milliseconds or tempo-synced note values).
4. Blend dry and wet with Mix in the Signal section.
5. Browse factory presets from the header preset strip.

Context help

When the context help bar is enabled (default on Buckets main), move the mouse over any control to read a one-line description at the bottom of the editor. This manual provides fuller explanations organised by panel section.

UI themes

Use the theme button in the header to switch between light and dark UI themes. See Header & presets.