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11/27/2017
scook
The dx to vst wrappers have been around a long time. They are not host specific. I do not think it is a good idea to rely on this solution. It is similar to relying on bridging software to run 32bit plug-ins in 64bit hosts. It just buys time while looking for replacements.
11/27/2017
pwalpwal
Andertonthe TTS-1!


yay! great tip
11/27/2017
Amicus717
Craig did the Compressor work for you in Studio One? It is the only plug, so far, that doesn't work in Samplitude. Everything else does (including TTS-1)...
11/27/2017
hbarton
Anderton
I haven't tested this extensively, but so far very good! This works with the Sonitus effects, 64-bit DXi instruments, the Cakewalk Creative Suite effects, etc. As a bonus, if you have a Sony product like Vegas installed, its DX plug-ins show up too.
 

 
So here's the deal...this assumes a 64-bit OS and 64-bit Studio One Professional.
 
1. Go to https://www.xlutop.com/buzz/zip/
2. Download the zip file dxshell_v1.0.4b.zip
3. Extract it.
4. Copy the files dxshell.x64.dll and dxishell.64x.dll to the folder where Studio One looks for VST plug-ins.
 
That's pretty much it...open Studio One, and you'll see all the 64-bit DX and DXi plug-ins...this includes Groove Player, Cyclone, SFZ, Z3TA+, PSYN II, and...wait for it...the TTS-1!


Just an additional note to make sure you don't get tripped up. Make sure that Studio One is scanning the proper paths to the plugs (if you have any custom locations you have set up - another drive for instance). In Studio One, go to the Studio One menu, click Options, then click the Locations tab. From the popup click Instrument Library and add any paths. After you are done, click OK. You will need to restart SO to have it scan any new paths you should see them in the SO browser.
Take care,
h
11/27/2017
pharohoknaughty
Great!
 
I still use the old plugs all the time.
 
I also like to use the Sony Volume control for track automation of gain.
 
Thanks
11/27/2017
JClosed
Very informative. Thanks a lot!
11/27/2017
Wibbles
From athread at K*R (https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177538#p2513062) :
 
"last updated on 08-Mar-2012
-x64 versions added

There are basically three vst plugins, dxshell.dll, dxishell.dll and mfxshell.dll, these vsts are non-standard vsts, they are so-called shell vsts like the vsts known from Waves. Unfortunately this means that only a few hosts are able to use these wrappers directly. Some hosts that are supporting shell vsts directly:

Cubase SX,
Tracktion,
Reaper,
Temper,
Renoise,
Buzz,
Aodix,
Vsthost"
11/27/2017
Johannes H
I tried it in Mixcraft, I followed Anderton`s procedure and copied into Mixcraft VST folder.
 
Most of the Sonitus fx worked fine, two of them had a distorted sound.
TTS-1 also seemed to work, but Pentagon made it crash.
 
This has just been a quick test.
11/27/2017
ZincTrumpet
Nice find, thanks Anderton.
11/27/2017
kitekrazy1
Reaper still supports DX.
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