Testing VSTs to "ensure" compatibility

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2011/06/08 23:27:14 (permalink)

Testing VSTs to "ensure" compatibility

So with my recent troubles with file corruption I have decided to be very careful in the use and selection of my VSTs.  Don't get me wrong, I am only using the supplied VSTs and some quality purchased VSTs (mostly EarReverb, Voxengo Gliss EQ 64, Camel Phat, Camel Space) all of which seem to be working without trouble.
 
I use Sonar 64 and sometimes I use 32 bit plugins bridged of course through Bitbridge (I have taken a look at Jbridge and may purchase a copy soon).
 
My question is: Is there a surefire way to thoroughly test a 32 bit VST in 64 bit Sonar to ensure it is completely compatible?  A way to ensure that a VST that appears to work correctly won't all of a sudden crash due to some incompatibility that only shows from time to time?  Any methods you would use to test a 32 bit VST?  I suppose I am not looking for a guarentee so much as a confident yes that the plugin is compatible.
 
In a previous thread someone has mentioned starting a list of known fully-compatible VSTs, maybe this would help?
 
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post edited by Phonic - 2011/06/08 23:30:39

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    StarTekh
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    Re:Testing VSTs to "ensure" compatibility 2011/06/08 23:38:08 (permalink)

    Phonic: very good question, as I use X-1-255 stock and
    dont see the issues,you see ..
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    sykodelic
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    Re:Testing VSTs to "ensure" compatibility 2011/06/09 00:57:48 (permalink)
    I haven't figured out a way to do this other than loading them up and crossing my fingers.  I would love it though if someone had a better way!

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