Pure SUB runs standalone or in 64-bit DAWs on Windows 10 and macOS 11 or later, with activation handled through Arturia Software Center. Installation, licensing, and plug-in discovery are separate checks, even though a failed result can make them look like one problem.
The product also needs 4 GB of RAM, a four-core processor, 3 GB of free storage, and an OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics system. Windows on ARM is not supported, which matters on newer laptops that otherwise appear comfortably above the listed requirements.
A clean setup starts by comparing the computer with Pure SUB’s official platform requirements, then testing the standalone instrument before opening a DAW. That order reveals whether the fault belongs to installation, activation, or the host’s plug-in scan.
The account matters more than the installer. Pure SUB can be present on the drive while Arturia Software Center is signed into an account that does not own it. In that state, opening the instrument can produce demo behavior even though installation completed without an error.
Check that Pure SUB appears under My Products for the same account used inside Arturia Software Center. Activate it there before launching the standalone version or rescanning a DAW. If an owned copy remains in demo mode, deactivating and reactivating can refresh corrupted or stale local activation data.
One license can be active on as many as five computers simultaneously. That removes the need to deactivate a studio desktop merely to use a laptop, but old machine registrations still count toward the limit. A retired computer can be removed from the registered machines shown in the account before the replacement is activated.
Offline activation is also supported. The studio computer does not need permanent internet access, though you must follow Arturia’s offline process using another connected machine to exchange the required activation files. This differs from merely installing while disconnected, which does not create a valid license state by itself.
A sound that stops after roughly 20 minutes can therefore point to demo mode rather than a synthesis or audio-driver failure. Reinstalling the plug-in will not fix an account mismatch or an inactive license. Confirming ownership and activation is the faster test.
The demo remains useful for checking performance, interface scaling, preset playback, and basic DAW compatibility. It cannot verify a complete session-recall workflow because saving and loading are unavailable. Test automation and reopening only after the full license is active.
If a purchased copy unexpectedly shows demo limitations, inspect the account before changing plug-in folders. Confirm the license exists, the correct account is signed in, and the current computer is activated. Folder changes address discovery, not entitlement.
When the standalone instrument opens in full mode, but Pure SUB is absent from the DAW, use a three-stage setup diagnosis. Check that the required format was installed, confirm its folder is included in the host’s search paths, then force a rescan or reset the host’s plug-in cache.
Logic can reset and rescan Audio Units through its Plug-In Manager. Cubase can refresh the VST Plug-in Manager and inspect its blocklist, while Ableton Live can rescan system or configured custom folders. A plug-in that failed validation or was previously blocked may need reactivation inside the host after installation succeeds.
The 64-bit requirement can end the search quickly. A 32-bit host cannot load Pure SUB, and a Windows ARM system remains unsupported regardless of available memory. On supported hardware, insufficient storage or graphics compatibility can still interrupt installation or interface loading before licensing becomes relevant.
Each successful check rules out only one layer. An activated standalone copy with a missing DAW entry needs scanning work, while a visible plug-in stuck in demo mode needs license work. A rescan cannot repair the wrong account, and repeated activation cannot make an unscanned format appear.
The product also needs 4 GB of RAM, a four-core processor, 3 GB of free storage, and an OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics system. Windows on ARM is not supported, which matters on newer laptops that otherwise appear comfortably above the listed requirements.
A clean setup starts by comparing the computer with Pure SUB’s official platform requirements, then testing the standalone instrument before opening a DAW. That order reveals whether the fault belongs to installation, activation, or the host’s plug-in scan.
Installation and activation remain separate checks
Arturia Software Center installs Pure SUB, manages updates, and activates the license on the current computer. A purchase from Arturia’s web store should register automatically to the account used for the order. Software bought from a third-party reseller must be registered before its license can appear for activation.The account matters more than the installer. Pure SUB can be present on the drive while Arturia Software Center is signed into an account that does not own it. In that state, opening the instrument can produce demo behavior even though installation completed without an error.
Check that Pure SUB appears under My Products for the same account used inside Arturia Software Center. Activate it there before launching the standalone version or rescanning a DAW. If an owned copy remains in demo mode, deactivating and reactivating can refresh corrupted or stale local activation data.
One license can be active on as many as five computers simultaneously. That removes the need to deactivate a studio desktop merely to use a laptop, but old machine registrations still count toward the limit. A retired computer can be removed from the registered machines shown in the account before the replacement is activated.
Offline activation is also supported. The studio computer does not need permanent internet access, though you must follow Arturia’s offline process using another connected machine to exchange the required activation files. This differs from merely installing while disconnected, which does not create a valid license state by itself.
Demo restrictions can resemble technical faults
The demo is installed through the Explore Products section of Arturia Software Center after you sign in. It works in 20-minute periods, and its save, load, import, and export functions are disabled. Those restrictions apply even when the audio engine otherwise behaves normally.A sound that stops after roughly 20 minutes can therefore point to demo mode rather than a synthesis or audio-driver failure. Reinstalling the plug-in will not fix an account mismatch or an inactive license. Confirming ownership and activation is the faster test.
The demo remains useful for checking performance, interface scaling, preset playback, and basic DAW compatibility. It cannot verify a complete session-recall workflow because saving and loading are unavailable. Test automation and reopening only after the full license is active.
If a purchased copy unexpectedly shows demo limitations, inspect the account before changing plug-in folders. Confirm the license exists, the correct account is signed in, and the current computer is activated. Folder changes address discovery, not entitlement.
DAW discovery requires a different repair
A working standalone copy proves that Pure SUB is installed and can run on the computer. It does not prove that a DAW has scanned the correct plug-in format. Pure SUB supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX, NKS, and standalone use, with Audio Unit limited to macOS and AAX intended for Pro Tools.When the standalone instrument opens in full mode, but Pure SUB is absent from the DAW, use a three-stage setup diagnosis. Check that the required format was installed, confirm its folder is included in the host’s search paths, then force a rescan or reset the host’s plug-in cache.
Logic can reset and rescan Audio Units through its Plug-In Manager. Cubase can refresh the VST Plug-in Manager and inspect its blocklist, while Ableton Live can rescan system or configured custom folders. A plug-in that failed validation or was previously blocked may need reactivation inside the host after installation succeeds.
The 64-bit requirement can end the search quickly. A 32-bit host cannot load Pure SUB, and a Windows ARM system remains unsupported regardless of available memory. On supported hardware, insufficient storage or graphics compatibility can still interrupt installation or interface loading before licensing becomes relevant.
Each successful check rules out only one layer. An activated standalone copy with a missing DAW entry needs scanning work, while a visible plug-in stuck in demo mode needs license work. A rescan cannot repair the wrong account, and repeated activation cannot make an unscanned format appear.
