Are there any other ways of integrating soft synths into my sequencer, other than using the VST 2 standard and, if so, how do they measure up?
The Rewire protocol, developed by Propellerheads in conjunction with Steinberg, is one alternative. This allows stand-alone soft synths to integrate neatly with host applications like Cubase VST. Various soft synths are now Rewire-compatible, including Propellerheads’ own Rebirth RB338 drum and bass synth, Bitheadz Retro AS1 synth and Unity DS1 sampler. Although the synth still runs as a separate application alongside its host, its outputs are piped across directly to their own VST mixer channels for further EQ and effects, just like VST Instruments. You can also start and stop Rewire-linked applications in sample-accurate sync. What’s more, a Rewired synth isn’t limited to a single-window interface. This integration makes conflicts far less likely than when you’re using several unlinked applications side by side. However, you have to launch a Rewired synth application before your sequencer, which isn’t as convenient as launching VST Instruments on a whim at any time. You can find more
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