Ok, so then why should I use VST3 versions?
 
And Sonar isn't hiding any plugins in my list. I get duplicates if there are multiple VST versions installed.

Well, this was somewhat interesting...
 
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-electronic-music-production/927434-vst-3-vs-vst-2-4-plugins.html
 
 

https://www.steinberg.net/en/company/technologies/vst3.html
 

lahatte
Ok, so then why should I use VST3 versions?
 
And Sonar isn't hiding any plugins in my list. I get duplicates if there are multiple VST versions installed.

There is an option in SONAR's preferences to hide duplicates.

VST2 tend to be more stable. 

togo

lahatte
Ok, so then why should I use VST3 versions?
 
And Sonar isn't hiding any plugins in my list. I get duplicates if there are multiple VST versions installed.

There is an option in SONAR's preferences to hide duplicates.

They are not "duplicates" if the plug-in manufacturer fails to add the VST2 to VST3 migration data to their plug-ins. If you care to read the details see http://blog.cakewalk.com/...r-x3-vst-enhancements/. The article also discusses some of the advantages of VST3 plug-ins.
 

All VST3 versions of plugins of Plugin Alliance which I tested or own have bug which prevent to using presets in Sonar Plat. I reported this bug to them they answering they were going to work on it but quite a long no progress....
 
Especially considering it is probably easy to fix - it is just about displaying lists of presets in menu :-/
 
So if you have PA plugins I would recommend you using VST2 versions which are showing presets sometimes in strange form but they are there...

lahatte
https://www.steinberg.net/en/company/technologies/vst3.html
 

 
thanks, that gives a pretty good low down on VST technologies.
 
Cheers
 

Quote from VST2 vs VST3 discussion:
 
"VST2 sounds warmer ..."

Afrodrum
Quote from VST2 vs VST3 discussion:
 
"VST2 sounds warmer ..."

My personal favorite was my own comment
"Vst 3 is better than VST 2 because it's one number higher". that's got to mean something