VSTi Host 3.0 for Mac Released

August 11, 2001

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Defective Records Software introduced VSTi Host 3.0, the brand new version of the original Macintosh application that allows VST instrument and effect plugins to be used outside of larger host applications (like Cubase, Logic, etc.). It also allows for sequencers that may not have native support for VST plugins and/or instruments (like ProTools, Vision, Digital Performer, and Metro for example) to use them, as long as the sequencer supports OMS.

Version 3.0 adds many new features, including:

simultaneous use of both a VST instrument (VSTi) and either file playback (AIFF) or real-time audio input
realtime routing of audio through 4 VST effects via a flexible effect routing architecture
support for ASIO-compliant hardware, yielding improved low latency capability
support for recording output to file (AIFF)
virtual MIDI keyboard
online quick help
all new graphic user interface

VSTi Host is perfect if you have an extra Mac that you'd like to put to use as a virtual synth and/or effects unit, or if your sequencer of choice doesn't support the VST plugins you'd like to use.

Version 3.0 costs $35 ($10 for upgrade from version 2.0), and available directly via online purchase.

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