Operation Manual

58 Using the String Studio VS as a Plug-In
7 Using the String Studio VS as a Plug-In
String Studio VS is available in VST, DXi, AudioUnit and RTAS (for Mac OS only) formats and
integrates seamlessly into the industry most popular multi-track recording and sequencing envi-
ronments as a virtual instrument plug-in. The plug-in versions will work exactly the same way as
the standalone version, except for the audio, MIDI, and latency configurations that will be taken
care of by the host sequencer. Furthermore String Studio VS works as any other plug-in in these
environments so we recommend that you refer to your sequencer documentation in case you have
problems running String Studio VS as a plug-in. We review here some general points to keep in
mind when using a plug-in version of String Studio VS.
7.1 Window Size
The size of the String Studio VS window is fixed when it is used as a plug-in.
7.2 Audio and MIDI parameters
When String Studio VS is used as a plug-in, the audio and MIDI ports, sampling rate, buffer size,
and audio format are determined by the host sequencer.
7.3 Automation
String Studio VS supports automation functions of host sequencers. Automation can usually be
done by using MIDI links and recording MIDI events, or by recording the motion of controls on
the interface.
7.4 Multiple Instances
Multiple instances of String Studio VS can be launched simultaneously in a host sequencer.
7.5 Saving Projects
When saving a project in a host sequencer, the program list is saved with the project in order to
make sure that the instrument will be in the same state as when you saved the project when you
re-open it even if the preset library of the instrument was modified. MIDI links are also saved.
Note that the default program list (the same as that loaded in standalone mode) appears when
String Studio VS is opened in a new project or if a new instance of the plug-in is opened in an
existing project. To change the default program list, use the Save All Programs command from
the Programs menu in an instance of the instrument which displays the desired program list.