Vst Plugin Host Linux
- The VST plugin format was introduced to the world in 1996 by Steinberg, the same time it released Cubase 3.02. At this time, VST was only used as effects plugins and the Cubase 3.02 came with effects like reverb, chorus, echo, and auto panner, all offered in this format.
- This is a linux VST host - hybrid using winelib. Runs as a Jack client for Audio/MIDI, and with GTK GUI. Runs as a Jack client for Audio/MIDI, and with GTK GUI. Supports 32 and 64 bit plugins.
- Plugin-chainer software-instruments software-synthesizers sound-effects virtual-keyboard vst-host vsti x86 VSTHost was added by ConfusedMaster in Mar 2018 and the latest update was made in Dec 2019.
- Advanced Audio Plugin Host Element is a modular AU/VST audio plugin host. Connect plugins to create power effects racks and instruments. Load graphs on the fly for quick access to your sounds.
- Search results showing audio plugins for all operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android), tagged as VST Host. The results are sorted by date added (newest first).
- JVSTwRapper -based plug-ins (on Windows, Mac OSX PPC/Intel and Linux). JVSTwRapper is a way of writing Java plug-ins using VST-based technology, enclosed in a wrapper that makes them compatible for use in VST, Audio Units and LADSPA hosts. Thus jVSTwRapper plug-ins can be run on all three platforms.
Free Vst Plugin Host
| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL Studio 12 | Music production environment capable of multi-track audio recording, sequencing and mixing for the creation of professional quality songs or realistic drum loops. [Hosts VST/DX Plugin] | Windows | Demo | 2015-04-24 | 3 | 90db |
| Audacity v2.1.2 | Audacity is a Cross-platform, multi-track sound editor and DAW. | Windows | Free | 2016-05-02 | 40 | 75db |
| KRISTAL Audio Engine v1.0.1 | Multitrack recorder, audio sequencer and mixer. | Windows | Freeware | 2004-06-05 | 49 | 75db |
| Podium Free 3.2.1 | Digital audio workstation that brings together audio harddisk recording, VST plugins and external MIDI and audio gear. Works well with a USB Audio Adapter. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Windows | Free | 2014-03-12 | 2 | 75db |
| Studio One v3.2.2 | Music creation and production application that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Windows | Demo | 2016-06-06 | 2 | 75db |
| Sonic Visualiser 2.5 | View and analyse the contents of music audio files. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Free | 2015-10-28 | 1 | 70db |
| Rosegarden 14.02 | audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment. Hosts VST and LADSPA effects. | Linux | Free | 2014-04-28 | 1 | 70db |
| Automap 4.9 | Offers an instant controlling solution for your MIDI Hardware controllers to work with all your plug-ins. | Mac | Freeware | 2015-07-09 | 0 | 70db |
| Cakewalk Sonar X3e | Digital Audio Workstation. | Windows | Demo | 2014-03-20 | 22 | 70db |
| DarkWave Studio v5.5.5 | Modular digital audio workstation (DAW) / virtual studio for the creation of electronic music. | Windows | Free | 2016-07-15 | 23 | 70db |
| Music Studio Producer v1.25 | MIDI sequenecer, DAW which can host VST or VSTi plugins and works with a DAW Controller | Windows | Shareware | 2008-08-15 | 41 | 70db |
| Audio Evolution v5.3.3 | Easy to understand software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI. Ideal for the beginner, but powerful enough for more advanced users. [Hosts VST] | Windows | Demo | 2012-06-05 | 0 | 70db |
| Sonic Visualiser v2.5 | View and analyse the contents of music audio files. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Windows | Free | 2015-10-28 | 4 | 70db |
| Cubase 8.5 | Cubase is a full featured DAW that features intuitive handling, sound quality, and a wide array of audio and MIDI tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing. [Hosts VST Plugins]. | Windows | Demo | 2015-12-07 | 7 | 70db |
| MadTracker v2.6.1 | Tracker for music composition with support for MIDI, VST and ReWire. | Windows | Freeware | 2005-08-01 | 67 | 70db |
| Ableton Live 9.6.2b5 | Compose, perform, capture, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Windows | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 13 | 70db |
| VSTHost v1.53 | VST Host. | Windows | Free | 2013-01-09 | 6 | 70db |
| MusE 3.0pre1 | Electric guitar vst free reddit. MIDI & audio sequencer. | Linux | Free | 2016-05-02 | 7 | 70db |
| Renoise v3.1 | Professional music tracker and composing tool. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-01-26 | 2 | 70db |
| Sonic Visualiser v2.5 | View and analyse the contents of music audio files. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Linux | Free | 2015-10-28 | 0 | 65db |
| Jamstix 3.6 | Jamstix is a virtual drummer inside of your sequencer/host [VST] | Windows | Demo | 2014-07-04 | 4 | 65db |
| Renoise 3.1 | Professional music tracker and composing tool. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Linux | Demo | 2016-01-26 | 0 | 65db |
| Skale Tracker v0.81 | Free music composition software. | Linux | Freeware | 2006-02-11 | 0 | 65db |
| Acid Pro v7.0e | Create professional, royalty-free music with this loop-based production tool. | Windows | Demo | 2010-06-15 | 0 | 65db |
| HostX v1.0.7 | Free standing VSTi Host Application | Mac | Freeware | 2006-11-15 | 1 | 65db |
| Making Waves v5.36 | Easy to use sample sequencing software package. | Windows | Shareware | 2006-08-14 | 101 | 65db |
| Bitwig Studio v1.3.11 | Bitwig is a multi-platform DAW software designed for both live performance and studio recording. | Linux | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 65db |
| Tracktion T7 | Clean, clutter-free audio/MIDI workstation. | Windows | Demo | 2016-03-07 | 2 | 65db |
| Sound Forge Pro 11 Build 293 | Professional Digital Audio Editor for Windows. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Windows | Demo | 2014-08-08 | 1 | 65db |
| Score Writer v4.1.5 | Everything you need to have fun recording, editing, arranging, and printing out your own music. [Hosts VST] | Windows | Demo | 2011-09-09 | 9 | 65db |
New Free Vst Plugins
JOST (Jack hOST) is a standalone host for VST plugins that have been ported to Linux. The project is quite new, and at this time it's best to consider JOST development to be at the proof-of-concept stage. It works, but setup and usage is a little complicated. Here are the steps necessary to use and test JOST.