Since there are still several people here using Win 7 (me too), I thought I would compile a list of VSTs not supporting Win 7 anymore…hopefully with the help of others. This started with this discussion:
There are already a few, so I will start here:
Positive Grid Bias. Now requires Win 8.1 and above.
FXpansion BFD3 v3.3.0.44 now requires Windows 10 or OSX 10.11
This is not necessarily a Win 7 shun, but is another example of what future releases may require.
Native Instruments Massive X:
MASSIVE X requires an AVX-compatible CPU to run
An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product.
The UVI UVX670 DUAL ‘80S ANALOG HYBRID SYNTH
A.O.M. Audio Plug-ins:
Windows 7 and Windows 32bit plugins end-of-life announcement
A.O.M. is planning to terminate development and support of Windows 7 and Windows 32bit plugins on January 14 2020 .
After the date,
- From the first release after the date, Windows 32bit installer is no longer provided. Windows 64bit installer will not run on Windows 7.
- Support tickets about Windows 7 and Windows 32bit plugins will be closed.
- Older installer download is still available on previous versions page.
Antares Plugins
Notice that VST2 plugs require a host support of VST3. Very strange. Could possibly be a misprint. Also notice 32-bit is disappearing as well.
AAX Native (64-bit only)
• Pro Tools 11.3.1 or later.
• Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 as required by your version of Pro Tools.
VST3 (64-bit only)
• A compatible host program that supports the VST3 format.
• Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 as required by your host.
VST2 (64-bit only)
• A compatible host program that supports the VST3 format.
• Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 as required by your host.
Waves V11 now requires Windows 10 64 bit, and Intel Core i5 / i7 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core.