Hi All,
I there any significant/tangible benefit to using VST3s in Cantabile vs. VST2?
I keep my VSTs in a non-standard location that makes sense for my needs. Normally, I install the plugins wherever the package wants or needs, and then move or copy the DLLs (VST2) or VST3s to my preferred location. (This is not even necessary for most VST2s, as the install programs usually confirm the VST2 install folder.) I have one plugin, Addicted Drums 2, that will not ‘play nice’ with this method: XLN seems to record the install location somewhere (or hard-codes the link), and when it can’t find the files in Common Files\VST3 it refuses to execute the plugin. [If I read the XLN error messages, etc. properly they seem to feel that installing/executing in Common Files\VST3 is a hard requirement of VST3. I don’t agree, but I doubt I can convince them otherwise.] Since VST2 is not that picky, I’ve been using that version.
I know I can trick the system using symbolic links (MKLINK), but is it worth the bother? I have the VST2 working well, and I’m questioning whether I would gain anything by playing with smoke and mirrors.
TIA,
Bruce