VST Plugins

VST plugins are .dll files. In the Studio->Preferences menu a folder can be selected where the VST plugins are located. MultitrackStudio looks for VST plugins in this folder and its subfolders.

After dragging VST Plugin from the Shelf to an Effect Slot all available VST plugins are collected and presented in a list. You can then select the one you want to use.

VST plugins that do not have their own user interface will be made to look like native MultitrackStudio effects. Plugins that do have their own user interface will be shown in a window with OK and Bypass buttons.
If the plugin has presets a Preset button will be available. On clicking this button a list containing all available presets will appear, allowing you to pick one. The presets can be factory presets (stored in the dll itself), presets stored in .fxb bank files or presets stored in .fxp files. MultitrackStudio looks for matching .fxb/.fxp files in the folder where the .dll file is located, and all of its subfolders.
If the plugin has more than two outputs an Output button will be available. On clicking this button the Output Mixer will appear. This mixer mixes the plugin's outputs down to stereo.

There are a couple of 'powered' plugins on the market that come with their own dedicated hardware to run on. These kind of plugins are not supported.

Note: if you install VST plugins while MultitrackStudio is running you may have to restart MultitrackStudio in order for the new plugin to be listed (the plugins are collected only once).