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# 5.20 VeSTige

![VeSTige](/files/-Ltsh1Abp0U2pX37lMf_)

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. This tab is intentionally left empty.

## 5.20.1 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
* The wrench icon shows all the parameters of the plugin as knobs, allowing for 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 blue folder icon allows loading of presets
* The blue down arrow pointing to a hard drive allows for saving presets