Freddie H
Q: I just have question for Cakewalk. Does the PRO Channel now use VST3 extension or still programed and based on old VST2.4?

 
Prochannel modules use VST2 based extensions currently. We plan on releasing a VST3 version of the prochannel SDK if there is developer demand. So far nobody has asked for one.
A vst3 version of this won't have any benefits as such since most of the PC functionality is not covered by VST3 and would still need to be an extension. As such it would be the same in a new package thats all.
But if vedors are already working in VST3 then it could be beneficial.
 
Regarding VST3 folders, the standard seems to be to put them in Program files\common files\Vst3
 
>>Vienna Instruments {multi MIDI ports currently not working in X3}
Its not so much that it doesn't work in X3 due to a problem, but that SONAR doesn't have multiple MIDI ports for Virtual instruments in general. We'd have to add some infrastructure to do that. Its worthwhile doing so we'll look into it.
 
Most VST3's only support a small subset of the VST spec (which is pretty normal). The fabfilter ones a fairly full fledged with their support and have parameter groups etc. I have yet to come across a single VST3 that supports built in presets though.

Freddie, would you say that VST3 has more analog warmth?

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BluerecordingStudios
Vienna Instruments {multi MIDI ports currently not working in X3}

Why doesn't it work in X3?
VST3 is needed to use VSL's VEPro 5 full routing capabilities.
 
This feature which offers greater flexibility & better overall performance is a key feature that needs to function properly with all plugins that offer it before I'd upgrade.
 
Hopefully fixed in the next patch release.

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
... SONAR doesn't have multiple MIDI ports for Virtual instruments in general. We'd have to add some infrastructure to do that. Its worthwhile doing so we'll look into it.
 

Whenever I need to route channel MIDI to a channel effect I use Plogue Bidule.
It has extremely flexible (and graphical) internal audio, VST and MIDI routing (with OSC support).
 

Ozone and Softube

Hey Zo, My Slate plugins aren't coming up vst3. But, I'm not sure I checked that box on download. Was there a choice for this?

Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but Vengeance plugins are VST3.
 
And, while we're talking about it, a big thank you to Cakewalk for implementing VST3.  I can finally sidechain with my FabFilter and Waves plugins, and it's a.........errrr........piece of cake.  

Besides the ones above:
Mix Control Pro
TSAR-1R Reverb
 

Soft Tube TSAR-1R Pro Channel module reverb unit is a VST 3 unit that is working fine in my X3.