Users often report "cracking" or "popping" sounds when using the plugin on newer macOS versions (Sonoma/Ventura) or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips. Here are the standard fixes: :
The "top crack" or distortion often occurs because the input signal is too hot or the plugin is struggling with complex stereo information.
If macOS prevents you from running the installer, it is due to built-in security protocols for unverified third-party software.