VST plugins for Cubase SE

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Hello. I'm very new to Cubase, but know bacially how to use it. I'm getting SE as some probly already know. I'm also very new to all of these terms used throught recording, software, etc. I was wondering what exactly is a VST plugin? How is it aquired? What does it do?

Thanks!
 
SMX_Dizzy said:
Hello. I'm very new to Cubase, but know bacially how to use it. I'm getting SE as some probly already know. I'm also very new to all of these terms used throught recording, software, etc. I was wondering what exactly is a VST plugin? How is it aquired? What does it do?

Thanks!
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Basically, VST is a type of plugin that was originally developed by steinberg for use with their software. It is now one of the prominent types of plugins (along with DirectX) for effects and virtual instruments and is compatible with many software platforms. Cubase SE comes with several VST effects plugins and VST drum and bass simulators. Plenty more VST effects are available from other companies -- many for free.
 
One thing I didn't understand when first exploring the concept of VST's is how vague the term actually is. Manufacturers will use it to refer to anything that has a GUI that simulates a real life piece of equipment: VST effects, instruments, mixers, etc. Keep that in mind when you're reading about or dealing with VST related topics.
 
undercat said:
One thing I didn't understand when first exploring the concept of VST's is how vague the term actually is. Manufacturers will use it to refer to anything that has a GUI that simulates a real life piece of equipment: VST effects, instruments, mixers, etc. Keep that in mind when you're reading about or dealing with VST related topics.
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No, that's not quite right. VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology and is a protocol developed by Steinberg, as mentioned above. The point is that any VST effect or instrument will work with any sequencer that supports VST. Non proprietary, totally open source, which is why there are so many free VST tools. There are plenty of them that bear no relation to any hardware equipment whatsoever.
 
I apologize, I phrased it poorly, and you're right, it doesn't have to relate to a specific piece of equipment. I was unintentionally confusing.

My point really was that VST can be ANYTHING, and when I was first reading documentation and exploring Cubase, that really messed me up.

"Ok, so they're like synths.... well no, then that doesn't work... ok so they're like processors.... well no, then that part of the manual doesn't make sense... OH I see!"

Just trying to take it home that a VST can be anything, but not phrasing it very well. :(
 
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