Setting up the Algonaut Atlas 2 factory content ensures you have the full library of curated drum kits and samples ready for your workflow. Whether you are installing for the first time or moving your library to an external drive, following the correct file pathing is essential for the plugin to recognize the data. Download the Factory Content Before starting the installation, ensure you have the latest content package. Log into your Algonaut user account. Navigate to the "Downloads" or "My Products" section. Download the Atlas 2 Factory Content installer (usually a large .zip or .pkg file). Unzip the folder if it arrived in a compressed format. Standard Installation Steps Atlas 2 allows you to place your library anywhere, but it defaults to specific system folders if you use the automated installer. Run the Installer: Launch the factory content executable. Choose Destination: If prompted, select your preferred drive. Complete Process: Wait for the samples to extract completely. Launch Atlas 2: Open the plugin within your DAW (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, etc.). Initialization: Atlas 2 usually scans the default location automatically on the first launch. Manual Path Configuration If your samples do not appear in the browser after installation, you must point the plugin to the correct directory manually. Open the Atlas 2 interface. Click on the Settings (gear icon) in the top right corner. Navigate to the Library or Paths tab. Click Add Folder and navigate to where you installed the "Atlas Factory Content." Select the folder and click Open . Atlas will begin "Analyzing" the samples to create the visual map. Moving the Library to an External Drive To save space on your internal SSD, you can move the factory content at any time. Close your DAW. Locate the "Atlas Factory Content" folder on your hard drive. Copy and paste the entire folder to your external drive. Delete the original folder from your internal drive. Open Atlas 2 and go to Settings > Library . Remove the old (red/missing) path and add the new location on your external drive. Troubleshooting Common Issues If you encounter errors during the install, check the following: Permissions: Ensure your DAW has "Full Disk Access" in your OS system settings. Disk Space: Ensure you have at least 2GB of free space for the factory content. Version Mismatch: Ensure you are running Atlas version 2.0 or higher; Atlas 1 content is structured differently. Missing Maps: If the "Galaxy" view is empty, click the Recycle icon next to the folder path in settings to force a re-scan.
This process ensures you have all the default drum kits, samples, and the core database that makes Atlas’s AI mapping work properly.
How to Install Factory Content for Algonaut Atlas 2 Unlike older plugins where samples are bundled inside the installer, Atlas 2 requires you to download and locate its factory content separately. Here is the correct workflow. Step 1: Install the Plugin First
Run the Atlas 2 installer ( .exe or .pkg ). This places the Atlas2.dll / .vst3 / .component files into your usual DAW plugin folders. Do not skip this step – the factory installer needs to know where the plugin lives. algonaut atlas 2 factory content install
Step 2: Download the Factory Samples Pack
Log into your account on the Algonaut Store . Go to "My Products" → "Atlas 2" . Download the "Atlas 2 Factory Content" zip file (usually 2–4 GB).
Step 3: Run the Factory Content Installer (Windows) Setting up the Algonaut Atlas 2 factory content
Unzip the downloaded folder. Inside, find and run Atlas 2 Factory Installer.exe . The installer will automatically detect your Atlas 2 plugin location and suggest a default samples folder:
Documents/Algonaut/Atlas 2/Samples/Factory
Click Install . Wait for the progress bar to complete. Log into your Algonaut user account
Step 3 (Alternative): Manual Install (macOS / Custom folders) If the automatic installer fails or you prefer manual control:
Unzip the factory content. Move the unzipped Factory folder to a permanent location (e.g. Documents/Algonaut/Atlas 2/Samples/ or an external SSD). Open Atlas 2 in your DAW. Go to Settings (gear icon) → Library tab. Click "Add Folder" and navigate to where you placed the Factory folder. Click "Rescan" .