Members rasputin1963 Posted April 8, 2013 Members Share Posted April 8, 2013 What do you make of the VST3 standard released by Steinberg a couple of years ago? Are you cynical that it's just a vapid marketing ploy... Or does it contain features that intrigue you with their possibilities? Please share all thoughts. Best, ras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted April 11, 2013 Members Share Posted April 11, 2013 This is the first I've heard of it.Here's what wikipedia says:The VST interface specification was updated to version 3.0 in 2008. Changes included:Audio Inputs for VST InstrumentsMultiple MIDI inputs/outputsOptional SKI (Steinberg Kernel Interface) integrationThe VST interface specification was updated to version 3.5 in February, 2011. Changes included, among others, Note Expression where "each individual note (event) in a polyphonic arrangement can contain extensive articulation information, which creates unparalleled flexibility and a much more natural feel of playing." I guess if this is stuff you need, it might be the right thing for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 The main improvements were audio inputs to VST instruments and sidechaining, although you could do sidechaining previously (just not as elegantly).If a company makes a VST3 plug-in, it won't work with DAWs that can't host VST3 plug-ins. So for example, Steinberg's PadShop works only with a limited number of programs (including Cubase, of course!). DAW companies take the position of "we're not going to go to the trouble to support VST3 if there aren't a lot of plug-ins," while plug-in developers say "we're not going to make VST3 plug-ins if there aren't a lot of hosts to support them." So it's your basic chicken-and-egg (or chicken McNugget and Egg McMuffin) situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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