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Algonaut Atlas 2 — Factory Content Install (Text Instructions)

Follow these steps to install Atlas 2 factory content so the plugin can access its built-in sample maps and assets.

Step 3: Locate Your Default Content Folder

Atlas 2 expects factory content in a specific user directory. By default, this is:

  • Documents\Algonaut\Atlas 2\

If this folder doesn’t exist, launch your DAW, instantiate Atlas 2 on a track, then close the DAW. The plugin creates the folder structure on first run. algonaut atlas 2 factory content install

Step 3 (Alternative): Manual Install (macOS / Custom folders)

If the automatic installer fails or you prefer manual control:

  1. Unzip the factory content.
  2. Move the unzipped Factory folder to a permanent location (e.g. Documents/Algonaut/Atlas 2/Samples/ or an external SSD).
  3. Open Atlas 2 in your DAW.
  4. Go to Settings (gear icon) → Library tab.
  5. Click "Add Folder" and navigate to where you placed the Factory folder.
  6. Click "Rescan".

6. Verify Installation

  • In Atlas 2's browser, confirm factory maps/sounds appear (look for “Factory,” “Core,” or similar categories).
  • Load a few maps to ensure samples resolve and playback correctly.

Step 3: Linking the Library in Atlas 2

Now that the files are safely on your drive, you need to tell Atlas 2 where to look for them. Algonaut Atlas 2 — Factory Content Install (Text

  1. Open Atlas 2 in your DAW (or in Standalone mode).
  2. Click the Settings icon (usually a gear symbol in the top right or left corner).
  3. Look for the "Library" or "Content Location" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button or the "Browse" button.
  5. Navigate to the folder you extracted in Step 2.
  6. Select the specific folder required. Usually, this is the folder labeled "Factory Content" or "Algonaut Atlas 2 Library."
  7. Click Select Folder (Windows) or Open (Mac).

Atlas will then scan the folder. You should see the interface populate with kits, and the "Installed" status should turn green or show a checkmark.

Step 4: Verify Installation in Atlas 2

  • Open Atlas 2 inside your DAW.
  • Click the "Kits" tab on the left.
  • You should see folders like:
    • Factory Acoustic
    • Factory Electronic
    • Factory Processed
  • Click any kit – samples should load and play instantly.
  • Go to the "Samples" tab → "All Samples" – you should see hundreds of factory one-shots.

Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Plugin can’t find samples | Go to Settings → Library → Add folder manually. | | Kits show but no sound | Your samples folder path changed. Re-add it in Settings. | | Map is empty | You haven't run the Map command (Step 5 above). | | Factory installer says "No plugin found" | Install the plugin first, or run the factory installer as Administrator (Windows). | Documents\Algonaut\Atlas 2\

Example

Assuming Algonaut is properly installed and configured:

algonaut atlas 2 factory content install
  • Output: Discuss what successful execution might look like and potential issues.