VeSTige

VeSTige

VeSTige is a VST host that allow the use of external VST plugins. It is a powerful way to extend the range of sounds you can create beyond the plugins provided by defaul. Because VeSTige is a MIDI based host, you can't use ENV/LFO in it.

LMMS can open 32-bit and 64-bit VST2 files on Windows, and on Linux using WINE. LMMS on Linux can also open .so VST2 files on Linux.

Usage

Usage of VeSTige varies greatly depending on what plugin is loaded, but the basic features are the same.

• The green folder button opens a file browser that allows loading of a plugin. Navigate to the folder where you've installed said VST plugin, and select the plugin .dll

• The wrench icon shows all the parameters of the plugin as knobs, allowing for automation

  • For more information regarding automation, see Automation

• "Show/hide GUI" shows the plugin's user interface

• "Turn off all notes" is a panic button that mutes the plugin entirely

• The left and right arrow move back and forward in the list of presets

• The down arrow shows a list of presets

• The folder icon allows loading of presets

• The hard drive icon allows for saving presets