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 TOMGRAFT  v1.2.0
 Hybrid Tom Instrument
 Tonecraft Tokyo
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* Overview

TOMGRAFT is a VST3 / AU instrument dedicated to tom sounds.

  - Create HIGH, MID, and LOW toms simultaneously with a single set
    of tone knobs. Because the only differences between the three
    toms are the four parameters TUNE, DECAY, LEVEL, and PAN, their
    timbres always match perfectly.
  - Fluctuates slightly on every hit (FLUX). Playing back the same
    part of a song always produces the identical sound, so rendered
    audio matches what you hear.
  - Contains tom fills across the 12 keys from C3 to B3. Fills can be
    rerolled with RANDOM and dragged from the keys into your DAW as
    MIDI.
  - Unplayed toms resonate sympathetically (SYMPATHY).
  - Includes 100 factory presets.

No samples are bundled. The three synthesized layers produce sound
right from the start. You can also drag and drop your own one-shots
onto the interface to layer them.


* Requirements

  OS               Windows 10 / 11 (64bit)
                   macOS 11 or later (Apple Silicon / Intel)
  Format           Windows: VST3 / Mac: VST3, AU (Instrument)
  Supported DAWs   DAWs compatible with VST3 / AU
  Outputs          Stereo + individual tom outputs (3 stereo pairs)
  Sample rate      44.1 kHz or higher
  Window size      1200 x 940 (fixed)
  Screen language  Japanese / English (follows OS display language)

Setting TIMING to STUDIO on the EDIT screen introduces a small
latency to scatter hit timing back and forth, but this is reported
automatically to your DAW so recording alignment will not drift.
When playing in real time, set it to LIVE (latency will be zero).


* Installation

[Windows]

  1. Extract this ZIP file.
  2. Copy the TOMGRAFT.vst3 folder to the following location:

       C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

  3. Launch your DAW and perform a plugin rescan.
     (If you copy the file while your DAW is running, changes may
     not take effect.)

To uninstall, delete the TOMGRAFT.vst3 folder you copied. To also
remove your user presets, delete %APPDATA%\Tomgraft\Presets\ as
well.


[Mac]

  1. Extract this ZIP file.
  2. Copy TOMGRAFT.vst3 and TOMGRAFT.component to their
     respective locations:
     (~ represents your user home folder. Open it by pasting the
     path into Finder: Go -> Go to Folder. Create the folder if
     it does not exist.)

       TOMGRAFT.vst3      -> ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
       TOMGRAFT.component -> ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

  3. Open Terminal (Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal), paste
     the following three lines one by one, and press Return:

       cd ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins
       xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine VST3/TOMGRAFT.vst3
       xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine Components/TOMGRAFT.component

     If nothing is displayed, it succeeded. If you do not run
     this, macOS will show messages like "is damaged and cannot
     be opened" or "cannot be opened because the developer
     cannot be verified", and the DAW will not load the plugin.
     This command only removes the quarantine attribute that
     macOS attaches to downloaded files (you need to run it again
     when updating or reinstalling).
  4. Launch your DAW and perform a plugin rescan.
     (If the AU plugin does not appear in Logic Pro or other
     DAWs, restart your Mac.)

To uninstall, delete TOMGRAFT.vst3 and TOMGRAFT.component that
you copied. To also remove your user presets, delete
~/Library/Tomgraft/Presets/ as well.


* Quick start

  1. Insert TOMGRAFT on an instrument track.
  2. Play C1 / D1 / E1 to trigger LOW / MID / HIGH toms.
  3. Find a sound close to what you want from the 100 presets in the
     top bar, then set TUNE and DECAY in TOMS on the MAIN screen.
     To layer your own samples, drop WAV or other audio files into
     the SAMPLE slot in TOMS.
  4. Press C3 to B3 to play a fill once. To change its contents,
     press RANDOM. When LOOP is on, the fill repeats while held.
  5. If the 12 fill keys collide with other instruments, you can
     change the octave with ZONE (the 3 tom keys will not move).
  6. LOW / MID / HIGH also feed individual outputs. You can route
     each tom to a separate track in your DAW (the OUTPUT knob
     does not affect individual outputs).

For detailed instructions, see the bundled TOMGRAFT_Manual_EN.html.

  Keyboard (Ableton display; middle C = C3)
    C1 = LOW / D1 = MID / E1 = HIGH
    Fills = 12 keys in the octave chosen with ZONE (default C3-B3)


* About the download warning

[Windows]
Because the software is not code-signed, your web browser may show
a warning when downloading the ZIP. In that case, choose to keep or
allow the download.

Also, before unzipping, right-click the ZIP file and open
Properties. If you see "Security: This file came from another
computer..." at the bottom, check "Unblock", click OK, and then
extract the files.

[Mac]
Run the command in Step 3 of the installation instructions. Do the
same when updating or reinstalling.

This product is a VST3 / AU plugin. It does not launch on its own;
your DAW loads it as a plugin.


* Free vs Pro

An upgraded edition, "TOMGRAFT Pro", is also available with more
toms and sound-shaping possibilities.

  Feature                  Free               Pro
  --------------------------------------------------------------
  Toms                     LOW / MID / HIGH   + FLOOR (4th tom)
  Samples                  1 shared for all   + 1 per tom
  Fill export              MIDI               + WAV
  FLUX adjustment          Fixed at 25        Yes
  EDIT screen controls     -                  Yes
  Save user presets        -                  Yes
  Factory presets          100                110
  Individual outputs       3 stereo pairs     4 stereo pairs

In the free edition, Pro controls are shown locked with a PRO mark.
The EDIT screen can be viewed but not operated (values stored in
presets or sessions still sound as saved). Clicking a PRO mark opens
the Pro edition's page in your browser.


* Notes

  - This product is freeware, distributed free of charge "AS IS",
    without support.
  - The source code is closed source.
  - The copyright of this product belongs to Tonecraft Tokyo.
  - Modification, reverse engineering, redistribution, and resale
    are prohibited. Please download it only from the official
    Tonecraft Tokyo website or the store pages it links to.
  - Free to use for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
  - This product uses JUCE.
  - This product uses JetBrains Mono and Noto Sans JP
    (SIL Open Font License 1.1).


* Disclaimer

  - This product is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind,
    express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability,
    fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of
    third-party rights.
  - Tonecraft Tokyo is not liable for any damages arising from the use
    of, or inability to use, this product, including but not limited
    to loss or corruption of project files or audio data, equipment
    malfunction, lost working time, or lost profits.
  - Operation is not guaranteed for every combination of DAW,
    operating system, and hardware.
  - Specifications may change, and the product may be discontinued,
    without notice.
  - Use this product at your own risk. Back up your projects before
    important work.


* Version history

[v1.2.0]
  - First public release (the free TOMGRAFT and the upgraded
    TOMGRAFT Pro)


* Manual

  Latest manual (official site)
  https://www.tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo/tomgraft-user-manual-en
  Japanese: https://www.tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo/tomgraft-user-manual


* Feedback

  We welcome your feedback and impressions.

    info@tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo

  We cannot promise individual support. However, your feedback will
  be used as reference for future product development.


* Distributor

  Tonecraft Tokyo
  https://www.tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo/free-vst-plugins

(c) 2026 Tonecraft Tokyo. All rights reserved.
