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Artissimo.gr record entry date : Fri 1/Feb/2008
Steinberg releases VST3 SDK
New generation of the VST audio software interface standard launched
at NAMM Show 2008 with new capabilities
Hamburg/Anaheim, January 17 2008 – Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH is proud to announce the release of the Software Development Kit
(SDK) for VST3, the latest generation of its VST platform. VST3 offers
new capabilities to developers of host applications, audio plug-ins and
virtual instruments. The SDK can be used under free license, and is
available for download at www.steinberg.net.
“VST3 opens up new possibilities for products and technologies in the
audio industry,” comments Andreas Stelling, Steinberg’s General
Manager. “The new capabilities provide a new platform for innovation,
with features that will make a big difference to developers and users
alike. The release of VST3 underlines Steinberg’s ongoing commitment
to innovation and creativity in audio technology,” he adds.
Already implemented in Steinberg’s Cubase and Nuendo product ranges,
VST3 offers a range of new features and advantages over other
standards.
- Enhanced CPU efficiency: unique silence detection feature
automatically switches off the plug-in if no audio signal is being received
- Multiple Dynamic I/Os: VST3 plug-ins are fully surround-capable, and
can be configured to receive from and output to any I/O configuration,
including any surround format
- Dynamic Bus Management: VST3 plug-in output busses can be
reassigned at any time, streamlining the integration of plug-ins with the
VST mixer
- Sample-accurate automation: Parameter changes can now be
automated with extreme precision, including supported for ‘ramped’ data
- Resizable editing windows: The new SDK allows dynamic resizing of
windows, allowing improved flexibility in the use of valuable screen space
- VSTXML for Remote Controllers: VSTXML file support allows
parameters to be represented on remote controller surfaces, including
changing order, naming and much more
- Audio Inputs for VST Instruments: VST3 instruments can be assigned
audio input busses, opening up a large range of exciting new creative
possibilities
- Multiple MIDI inputs/outputs: VST3 extends the MIDI I/O capability for
plug-ins, allowing multiple MIDI inputs and outputs simultaneously
- Optional SKI Integration: Combined with the use of the additional
Steinberg Kernel Interface (SKI), VST3 plug-ins can integrate directly into
Steinberg host software at application level, enabling VST3 plug-ins to
create tracks, perform copy/cut/paste tasks and many other operations
- New Developer Tools: Designed to enhance the process of engineering
VST3 products, VST3 offers a clearly structured, object-oriented C++
interface, an automated testing environment, an advanced preset
system, a model test host application, sample source code and much
more.
Availability and more information
The SDK will be downloadable from the Steinberg website from 4pm
Pacific Time on January 17 2008 (1am Central European Time on
January 18 2008).
For further information please contact:
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
www.steinberg.net
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