V-Stack

V-STACK
6 – 58 VST Instruments
Introduction
VST Instruments are software synthesizers (or other sound sources)
that are contained within V-STACK. They are played internally via MIDI,
and their audio outputs appear on separate channels in the Mixer, al-
lowing you to add effects or EQ. Technically, VST Instruments are VST
2 plug-ins, capable of receiving MIDI.
Installing VST Instruments
V-STACK doesn’t include any VST Instruments when you install it –
you need to install these separately. VST Instruments are widely avail-
able for purchase (or for download from the internet). If you have other
VST compatible programs (such as Cubase SX or Nuendo, necessary
if you want to use VST System Link), you can also copy the VST In-
struments from these programs and install them for V-STACK.
Installation is done differently depending on the platform:
❐ Make sure the VST Instruments are created specifically for Mac OS X!
Plug-ins in Mac OS 9.X format cannot be used.
To install a VST Instrument under Mac OS X, quit V-STACK and drag
the plug-in file to one of the following folders:
• /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/
This is only possible if you are the system administrator. Plug-ins installed in this folder
will be available to all users, for all programs that support them.
• Users/Username/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/
“Username” above is the name you use to log on to the computer (the easiest way to
open this folder is to go to your “Home” folder and use the path /Library/Audio/Plug-
Ins/VST/ from there). Plug-ins installed in this folder are only available to you.
When you launch V-STACK again, the new VST Instruments will be
available for selection in the program.
• A VST Instrument may also come with its own installation application, in
which case you should use this.
Generally, always read the documentation or readme files before installing new plug-ins.