I hate how green this question will make me sound.

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Krakit

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In my defence, I haven't employed a computer for recording anything just yet. At least not seriously.

I want to start taking advantage of VST plug ins (they're just getting too cool not to incorporate).

Is Cubase (and Stienberg products) the only software that supports VST, or has it become a standard for other heavy hitter programs?

I guess what I'm really asking is what are the minimum software requirements that I need to take advantage of VST stuff like software synths and the like.

God I feel stupid:o

Carl
 
I know there are other apps with VST support. Just not sure exactly which ones. I know there is a "wrapper" for DP to add VST support, but that doesn't do you any good if your running Windows.
 
I'd say at least a 550mhz with 256 RAM. But some much badder computers are failing at simpler tasks, so it's anyones guess.

Try Vegas ($199) the DirectX plugins are smooth and CPU friendly. Really the soundcard is still an important factor in audio processing.
 
jake-owa said:
I'd say at least a 550mhz with 256 RAM. But some much badder computers are failing at simpler tasks, so it's anyones guess.

Try Vegas ($199) the DirectX plugins are smooth and CPU friendly. Really the soundcard is still an important factor in audio processing.
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Thanks for the responce jake, but I'm asking about the actual software (not the operating system or computer req's) that are needed to run VST.

I'm guessing that I'll have to pick up a Cubase product. Seems like Stienberg is the microsoft of recording if they're the only VST game in town.

Carl
 
Krakit said:


Thanks for the responce jake, but I'm asking about the actual software (not the operating system or computer req's) that are needed to run VST.

I'm guessing that I'll have to pick up a Cubase product. Seems like Stienberg is the microsoft of recording if they're the only VST game in town.

Carl
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Sorry I'm misreading everything this morning. Guess I need to smoke.
 
What you need is a wrapper - as m.brane indicted. Wrappers allow you to use VST effects and instruments in DX applications. So if you decide to run a DirectX program (e.g., Sonar) a wrapper will allow you to use VST's in Sonar.

Nuendo and Cubase, of course, run VST's natively.

There are several wrappers available. Some are free, but have reduced functionality (e.g., don't support VSTi).

There's some listed here: http://www.thedirectxfiles.com/species.htm#VST Adapter
 
Thank you dachay2tnr.

This is exactly the sort of thing that I was looking for.

Carl
 
Acid Pro 4 also now supports VST but i'd go with Cubase if i were you =p
 
The current version of Samplitude uses a wrapper that lets you use VST as DirectX effects. The version that will be released in late November will have native VST support.
 
n-Track supports VST and VSTi, which is one reason I haven't dumped it yet.

(so does Fruity Loops btw)

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