Welcome to Current!

Thank you for purchasing Current by Minimal Audio.

This manual covers the key features of Current: a next-generation synth, sampler, and FX engine designed to unlock your creativity. Whether you're building cinematic textures, futuristic leads, or evolving soundscapes, Current gives you the tools to do it all.

We’ll continue improving Current with regular updates, new features, and expanded content in Stream, our cloud-based library of presets, samples, and wavetables.

Export Manual

You can always export the latest version of this manual by clicking “Export as PDF” in the upper-right corner of this page. To download the full manual, make sure to choose “Select all pages” in the export options.

*Please note that exporting is only available on desktop and is not supported on mobile devices.

Download the installer

To access the most up-to-date installers, please log in to your user account and open the My products page. From there, locate Current and download the relevant installer for your operating system.

Note that when connected to the internet, Current will notify you if a new update is available and you can choose to download it directly from the plug-in.

Quit your DAW

Before installing, make sure to save and quit any projects that are currently open. If the Current standalone app is running, quit it as well. This is required for the update to work properly.

Install Current

Open the installer, which will be named either Current.pkg (macOS) or Current.exe (Windows).

The installer will guide you through the necessary steps for installation. You can choose to install VST2, VST3, AU (macOS), and AAX (Pro Tools) plug-in formats, as well as the standalone application.

On Windows, the standalone application is installed to Program Files\Minimal\Current with a Start menu shortcut.

Open your DAW

Once the installation is complete, open your DAW and locate Current in your audio plug-ins folder, or launch the Current app. See Standalone App for more info on the standalone application.

Note that sometimes restarting your computer is required before the plug-in will show up. If the issue persists, look into options for rescanning plug-ins in your DAW, or contact our support team for further assistance.

Each DAW is different. For more information on loading plug-ins, reference your DAW’s manual.

Current includes a standalone application, so you can play it without a DAW. The standalone application is installed alongside the plug-in formats. On Windows, the installer adds a Start menu shortcut. See for more info.

To choose your audio and MIDI devices, open the global settings dropdown and select Audio/MIDI Settings…, or click the Current logo in the top bar. This opens the Settings window, which has three sections.

Audio

• Driver. Choose the audio driver type. Shown on Windows.

• Input. Choose the audio input device, or None.

Operating Systems

Our plug-ins fully support:

• macOS 10.11 and higher (including native Apple silicon)

• Windows 10 and higher

Plug-in Formats

Current is available in the following formats:

• VST2

• VST3

• AU (macOS)

• AAX (Pro Tools)

• Standalone application

To use Current as a plug-in, you need a 64-bit digital audio workstation (DAW) that supports third-party plug-ins in at least one of these formats. The standalone application needs only an audio output device.

An internet connection is required for activation, but not for general use.

Current’s Stream view offers a cloud-connected sound platform where you can download new presets and sounds directly from the plug-in. While an internet connection is required to browse new content, the Stream also functions offline, allowing you to search and use everything you've already downloaded without needing to be online.

Current is a virtual instrument. It runs as a plug-in in all major DAWs, such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, and as a standalone application that needs no DAW.

It includes multiple types of synthesis and sampling methods, a flexible effects rack, MIDI effects, full modulation capabilities, and an integrated sound platform called the Stream.

We believe that creators of all experience levels deserve a powerful tool that meets their unique needs. Current is designed to inspire endless hours of music-making, whether you prefer to explore presets or dive deep into crafting your own custom patches.

Thanks to our cloud-connected , Current can continuously access new presets and sounds without you ever having to leave your project. Regular updates include new features, effects, optimizations, and other enhancements.