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Posted by echosystm on Apr-05-2008 05:04:

DAW poll & VST3

Enter the DAW that you use the most.
NOTE: Don't be a dumbass and put "Cubase or Studio 4" if you run Cubase SX3. Cubase SX3 doesn't support VST3... Vote "Cubase SX*..." instead.

I've been watching this thread for a while:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewt...r=asc&start=435

In summary, a few plugin devs aren't liking the new VST3 spec. Their arguments are generally that the benefits are almost non-existent, as VST2.4 can already achieve most of these things (albeit, often "unofficially"). Furthermore, VST3 is not backward compatible. There has been a bit of talk about an OS plugin API being developed, such that we are no longer tied down to Steinberg. Incase you weren't aware yet, Cubase 4 is the only major DAW to currently support VST3 and the VST standard is obviously under Steinberg's control. The main differences are OFFICIAL support for:
- Sidechaining
- Dynamic I/O and surround sound
- VSTi audio input
- Smart plugin disabling (CPU load reduced)

What are everyones thoughts on this?

Posted by echosystm on Apr-06-2008 02:14:

bump

Posted by kitphillips on Apr-06-2008 03:45:

Well, I think that proprietry standards are a terrible idea, and that steinberg are asses. I don't see why they shouldn't have made VST3 Backwards compatible either... Bad move.

Posted by Fledz on Apr-06-2008 03:56:

It's sad because VST3 has a lot of potential but the lack of backwards compatibility and the refusal of Steinberg to share it really ruins it.

Posted by phantom limb on Apr-06-2008 05:06:

Where are those reverse engineers, when you need them?