Inexpensive VST host program for Windows?

vstq · 6th May 2006

Can someone recommend a good, inexpensive app for Windows which can take a 24 bit, 48 kHz WAV file and run a VST effects plugin on it (thus making a new 24 bit 48 kHz WAV file)? I'd also like the ability to audition what the wav with fx sounds like before committing to the plugin.

I've tried Audacity, and the VST support is currently terrible (no GUI for the VST plugin). I tried some free VST processor-type thing but it could only handle 16 bit 44.1 kHz files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

manning1 · 6th May 2006

1. www.multitrackstudio.com free trial is only 3 tracks but will let you do this.
very nice vst implementation. great app.
2.also try reaper which i'm currently testing. its free. great app.
very talented developer. link >>>http://www.cockos.com/reaper/
3. my main app is powertracks from pgmusic.com.
a full blown native studio like the two above.(50 buks.)
but you have to use a wrapper for vst. weve been told in the next release
probably vst will be supported. as its in band in a box now.
all three also come with their own native suite of effects.
powertracks forte' is also a vast range of midi features, as well as the audio features. the included suite of plug ins is large and are low consumers of pc resources. which is why i only need an athlon versus other folks needing a more powerfull pc. all 3 are great apps.
each app has its own plusses and minuses.peace.

azwun25 · 6th May 2006

try Cubase SE or Sonar Home Studio

simonv · 7th May 2006

Maybe Audiomulch? try out the demo it's light and easy, with a Max/Msp type interface.. maybe it can suit your needs.

FalconerHK · 7th May 2006

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Originally Posted by vstq

Can someone recommend a good, inexpensive app for Windows which can take a 24 bit, 48 kHz WAV file and run a VST effects plugin on it (thus making a new 24 bit 48 kHz WAV file)? I'd also like the ability to audition what the wav with fx sounds like before committing to the plugin.

I've tried Audacity, and the VST support is currently terrible (no GUI for the VST plugin). I tried some free VST processor-type thing but it could only handle 16 bit 44.1 kHz files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

I just did this research and found a really SWEET application called Bidule - check it out here: http://www.plogue.com/index.php?opti...d=21&Itemid=35

I was looking for a standalone surround-capable VST plugin host. It does this and WAY more. All for $75. OSX or Windows.

KevWest · 8th May 2006

As much as I hate to say so. Fruity Loops u can get the express for $50

Kiwiburger · 8th May 2006

http://www.cockos.com/reaper/ worth a look even if you have an expensive DAW.

6th May 2006	#1
vstq Gear interested Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Inexpensive VST host program for Windows? Can someone recommend a good, inexpensive app for Windows which can take a 24 bit, 48 kHz WAV file and run a VST effects plugin on it (thus making a new 24 bit 48 kHz WAV file)? I'd also like the ability to audition what the wav with fx sounds like before committing to the plugin. I've tried Audacity, and the VST support is currently terrible (no GUI for the VST plugin). I tried some free VST processor-type thing but it could only handle 16 bit 44.1 kHz files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

6th May 2006	#2
manning1 Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: canada Posts: 3,998	1. www.multitrackstudio.com free trial is only 3 tracks but will let you do this. very nice vst implementation. great app. 2.also try reaper which i'm currently testing. its free. great app. very talented developer. link >>>http://www.cockos.com/reaper/ 3. my main app is powertracks from pgmusic.com. a full blown native studio like the two above.(50 buks.) but you have to use a wrapper for vst. weve been told in the next release probably vst will be supported. as its in band in a box now. all three also come with their own native suite of effects. powertracks forte' is also a vast range of midi features, as well as the audio features. the included suite of plug ins is large and are low consumers of pc resources. which is why i only need an athlon versus other folks needing a more powerfull pc. all 3 are great apps. each app has its own plusses and minuses.peace. __________________ i'm just a dumb computer engr (ret'd)...."quantum computing is the future" running a native software studio daw...Powertracks and Reaper on amd. new cockney album released http://therockingbloodbrothers.blogspot.com/ my other little songs www.motagator.com/bmanning

7th May 2006	#4
simonv Gear addict Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 477	Maybe Audiomulch? try out the demo it's light and easy, with a Max/Msp type interface.. maybe it can suit your needs. __________________ -- www.allamps.com www.myspace.com/simonvezina

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KevWest New School Boom Bap Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,943	As much as I hate to say so. Fruity Loops u can get the express for $50 __________________ www.KevWestBeats.com http://www.Facebook.com/KevWestbeats http://www.Twitter.com/KevWestBeats http://soundcloud.com/kevwestbeats/cinema-instrumental

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azwun25 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: The Roman Empire State Posts: 1,632	try Cubase SE or Sonar Home Studio

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Kiwiburger Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,075	http://www.cockos.com/reaper/ worth a look even if you have an expensive DAW.

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