Documentation for NESS v1.2.0
NESS is free and can be downloaded from the Arbane Groupe website
How to install NESS on a Mac
- Mount the .dmg file
- Drag and drop the NESS folder into the application folder
- Launch the software
- Some functions require the Java. At the first launch of the application, a pop-up asks you for the license file, just select the file NESS_license.txt you received by mail. An internet connection is required to enable the software.
- Some functions require the Java runtime to be installed, just launch the following installer in the NESS_utils folder: zulu19.28.81-ca-jdk19.0.0-macosx_aarch64.dmg
Important Information for macOS Users: Possible Issues with NESS After Recent Security Updates
The latest macOS security updates may cause minor disruptions with NESS. For example:
- If NESS repeatedly asks for your license file on every restart.
- If you don’t see any impulse responses in the dropdown menu of the Reverb tab.
This likely means NESS is running in quarantine mode.
How to check:
Press cmd+shift+M to open the console. If you see errors with file paths containing the term “translocation”, it confirms that NESS is being launched in isolation.
Simple Solution:
Open the Terminal.
Enter the following command:
xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine path/to/NESS.app
Still experiencing issues? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!