VSTi

What is a VST Instrument?

The VST (Virtual Studio Technology) system was developed by Steinberg to enable a complete studio to be created in software. It allowes third-party developers to produce real-time effect modules (VST or VST FX) or synth engines that are called VST Instruments (VSTi), that could 'plug in' to the host application.

So basically, a VSTi is a realtime software synthesizer.

Nowadays, there is a big quantities of third-party companies that are producing VST instruments plug-ins. Some have a very high sound quality, that can surpass their hardware alternative (Some are not so good). Some are expensive, and some are free.

Good news, vArranger own a VST Host that can load and Play up to 16 VST Instruments.