# 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.
## 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](/user-manual/navigating-lmms/automation.md)
* "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
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