FAQ!
What is Helm?
Helm is a software synthesizer. You use it to create electronic music on your computer.
Is Helm really free?
Helm is free as in freedom. This means you control this software, it doesn't control you.
In terms of money, Helm is pay what you want. So you are free to pay nothing.
Since Helm is GPL, can I copyright the sound/music I make with it?
Yes. Any sound that comes out of Helm belongs to the person who played it.
You are the copyright holder to any sound you create with Helm.
Will Helm work with my setup?
Helm is released as VST, AU, LV2 and standalone.
OS Requirements:
  • Windows 7 or later
  • MacOS 10.7 or later
  • Ubuntu Trusty 14.04 or later
  • Debian Jessie or later
If you can't get Helm to work with your setup, please let me know at [email protected]
How does Helm work? Is there a manual?
Yes! Check it out here.
Where does Helm store files?
GNU/Linux:

Standalone - /usr/bin/helm

LV2 - /usr/lib/lv2/helm.lv2

VST - /usr/lib/lxvst/helm.so (if installed)

Local Presets - ~/.helm/patches

Factory Files - /usr/share/helm/

Config File - ~/.helm/Helm.config

Mac OSX:

Standalone - /Applications/Helm.app

VST - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/helm.vst

VST3 - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/helm.vst3

AU - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/helm.component

Local Presets - ~/Library/Audio/Presets/Helm

Factory Presets - /Library/Audio/Presets/Helm

Config File - ~/Library/Application Support/helm

Windows:

Standalone - C:\Program Files\Helm\helm.exe (default)

VST - C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins (default)

VST3 - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Helm\helm.vst3

Local Presets - C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Helm\Patches

Factory Presets - C:\Users\Public\Documents\Helm\Patches

Config File - C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\helm\Helm.config

I think I found a bug. What should I do?
Send me an email at [email protected] and I'll fix it! Include information like what happened, a crash report if you have one, the operating system you're using (GNU/Linux, Mac OSX, Windows), if you're using the plugin version or standalone and any other info you think is useful.
I'd like to help out! What can I do?
Besides paying for Helm, testing and reporting bugs is very helpful. I'd also really love sound samples, songs and any patches you've created that I can distribute with Helm.