Bye bye VST2 (in: Effects)

By: jamcat
15 Mar 21:23

The unfixable structural problems with VST2 are well documented:

Fixed number of input/output channels
Parameters identified only by numeric indices
Only basic MIDI messages rather than abstracted events
Loose/inaccurate timing of MIDI/automation events due to being coupled with the audio buffer Audio processing and GUI handling were intertwined
Lack of API standards for side-chaining, surround sound output, plugin states, or presets
The VST2 SDK did not adhere to to C++ coding best prac…

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