MicDrop support

My phone won't connect to the plugin

1. Load the plugin. MicDrop must be loaded on a track in your DAW and show Engine Connected. The phone connects to the plugin, not to the DAW.
2. Use the same network. Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi, or the computer joined to the phone's hotspot. Guest networks and some office or school Wi-Fi block devices from reaching each other.
3. Allow the firewall prompt. On Windows, allow MicDrop Engine on Private networks. If you dismissed the prompt, open Windows Security → Firewall & network protection → Allow an app through firewall. On Mac, allow incoming connections and local network access for MicDrop if asked.
4. Try the QR code or IP address. In the app, go to Connect → Scan QR Code and scan the code in the plugin's Connect tab, or type the IP address shown there.
5. Approve the phone. For Nearby and IP connections, click Approve in the plugin when the request appears. Requests expire after two minutes.

MicDrop doesn't show up in my DAW

• Rescan plugins. Most DAWs only find new plugins after a rescan or restart.
• Check the folder. On Mac, the installer puts the plugin in /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins; on Windows, in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3. Make sure your DAW scans that folder.
• Check your system. The Mac plugin needs Apple silicon and macOS 14 or later. On Windows, use a 64-bit DAW.
• Logic Pro and GarageBand use the AU version. If it's listed as failed, open Logic's Plug-in Manager and reset and rescan MicDrop.

My takes aren't arriving

• Check the take's status in the app's Takes tab. On phone means it hasn't been sent: turn on Auto Send or open the take and tap Send to Desktop.
• Failed means the transfer didn't finish. Use Retry All in the Takes tab once you're connected again.
• The plugin has to be loaded in your DAW to receive takes. Takes that arrived are kept in Music/MicDrop/Recordings on your computer, so you can find them later even with the DAW closed.

Live Mic breaks up or has a long delay

• Switch the latency mode to Stable if the sound breaks up, or Low on a strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi for less delay.
• Move closer to the router, or try your phone's hotspot or USB tethering.
• Use headphones to avoid feedback. Live Mic always has some delay; for the take you keep, record on the phone.

Contact us

Email support@micdrop.online with your phone model, computer, DAW and what you tried. A diagnostics log helps us find the problem fast: in the app, go to Settings → Send feedback and share it with your email. It contains connection and error events, never audio.

Also see the FAQ and the setup guide.