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Overview

Lumix is a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) currently under active development, featuring an Ableton Live-inspired interface and workflow. This guide will help you get Lumix up and running on your system.
Lumix is under active development. Expect crashes, unfinished features, and breaking changes. For the latest stable releases, check the GitHub Releases page.

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System Requirements

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Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit or 32-bit)
  • .NET Runtime: .NET 6.0 or higher
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
  • Processor: x86 or x64 architecture
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card

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Software Dependencies

Lumix requires the .NET 6.0 Runtime to be installed on your system. The runtime is lightweight and free to download from Microsoft.

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Installation Steps

1

Install .NET 6.0 Runtime

Download and install the .NET 6.0 Runtime from the official Microsoft website:To verify installation, open a command prompt and run:
dotnet --version
You should see version 6.0.x or higher.
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Download Lumix

Get the latest pre-built release of Lumix:
  1. Navigate to the Lumix Releases page
  2. Download the appropriate version for your system:
    • Lumix-x64.zip for 64-bit systems (recommended)
    • Lumix-x86.zip for 32-bit systems
  3. Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice (e.g., C:\Program Files\Lumix)
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Verify Installation

Navigate to the extracted folder and locate Lumix.exe. Double-click to launch the application.
On first launch, Windows may display a security warning. Click “More info” and then “Run anyway” to proceed.
If the application launches successfully, you should see the main Lumix interface with the arrangement view.
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Configure Audio Settings (Optional)

For optimal audio performance:
  1. Open Lumix
  2. Navigate to View > Preferences (or press Ctrl+;)
  3. Configure your audio device settings
  4. Select your preferred ASIO driver for low-latency audio
If using ASIO4ALL, you may need to manually terminate the Lumix process after closing the application due to a known issue with ASIO driver cleanup.

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Supported Audio Formats

Lumix supports the following formats through the NAudio library:
  • Audio Files: WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC
  • MIDI Files: Standard MIDI Format (.mid)
  • Plugins: VST2 (32-bit and 64-bit, matching your Lumix build)

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VST Plugin Setup

1

Prepare Plugin Folder

Create a dedicated folder for your VST2 plugins, for example:
C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
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Configure Plugin Path

In Lumix, navigate to View > Preferences and set your VST plugin directory path.
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Install VST2 Plugins

Copy your VST2 plugin DLL files to the designated folder. Ensure plugins match your Lumix architecture:
  • Use 64-bit VST plugins with Lumix x64
  • Use 32-bit VST plugins with Lumix x86
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Scan for Plugins

Lumix will automatically scan the configured folder on startup and make plugins available in the devices view.
VST3 plugins are not currently supported. Only VST2 format is compatible with Lumix.

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Troubleshooting

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Application Won’t Start

  • Verify .NET 6.0 Runtime is installed: Run dotnet --version in command prompt
  • Check architecture compatibility: Ensure you’re using the correct build (x86 vs x64) for your system
  • Run as Administrator: Right-click Lumix.exe and select “Run as administrator”

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Audio Issues

  • No sound output: Check your audio device settings in Preferences
  • High latency: Consider using an ASIO driver for better performance
  • Crackling/popping: Increase your audio buffer size in Preferences

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VST Plugin Issues

  • Plugins not appearing: Ensure plugins are VST2 format and match your Lumix architecture
  • Plugin crashes: Some plugins may not be compatible. Try removing recently added plugins
  • Plugin path not found: Use absolute paths when configuring the VST directory

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Process Won’t Close

When using ASIO4ALL or similar drivers, Lumix may not close properly. Use Task Manager to manually end the process if needed.

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Getting Help

For additional support:

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Next Steps

Now that you have Lumix installed, you can:

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