First, download and install the latest version of the operating system for your Elektron device. You can download it here. For more information on how to install the operating system, please see the User Manual for your device.

INSTALLING OVERBRIDGE ON WINDOWS

Download the latest version of Overbridge for Windows. You can download it here.

  1. Uninstall any earlier version of Overbridge from your computer.

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. Disconnect all your Elektron devices from the computer.

  4. Run the Overbridge Installer you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions. It installs ASIO drivers, Windows WDM drivers, Engine, Overbridge Control Panel, VST Plugins, and Standalone applications. If needed, enter your administrator password in order to install new software on your computer.

  5. Restart the computer after the installation has finished.

  6. Connect your devices and power them on.

  7. Start your devices' plugins, either standalone or in a daw.

If Windows shows a plug-and-play window during the installation (or after you have connected your devices), then click No if it wants to search Windows Update for drivers.

INSTALLING OVERBRIDGE ON macOS

Download the latest version of Overbridge for macOS. You can download it here.

  1. Disconnect all your Elektron devices from the computer.

  2. Double click the Overbridge dmg-file you downloaded to mount it.

  3. Uninstall any earlier version of Overbridge from your computer.

  4. Restart the computer.

  5. Double click the pkg-file to start the installation process.

  6. Restart the computer after the installation has finished.

  7. Connect your devices and power them on.
    This will install Core Audio drivers, HAL drivers, Engine, Overbridge Control Panel, VST/AU Plugins, and Standalone applications.

Please note:

In macOS 10.13 High Sierra, the Overbridge driver software must be explicitly allowed to load in the Security & Privacy pane in macOS System Preferences.

  1. Download and install Overbridge.

  2. Restart the computer, and then open System Preferences (from Apple menu at top left corner of display).

  3. Click Security & Privacy in the System Preferences window.

  4. Click Allow on the “Elektron Music Machines MAV” entry within 30 minutes of the Overbridge installation.

For more information please see this article.

Also, in macOS 10.14 Mojave and above, you need to allow microphone permissions for the stand-alone version of Overbridge.