What is a VST Instrument?
VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology and was developed by Steinberg to take advantage of the powerful synthesis capabilities of your computers soundcard. With VST technology, a sequencer such as Overture 4 becomes a virtual studio without the need for expensive rack mounts or other hardware synthesizers. VSTs are not limited to musical instruments, but also include effects, such as reverb, equalization, compression, flanger, echo, etc. Q What do I need to be able to use VST Instruments? VST Instruments require a VST compatible host application. Overture 4 is a full VST 2.0 compatible host application. With Overture 4, you can load VST Instruments directly into the “Instrument Rack” and assign them to the staves and voices in the score. You will need to already own or purchase a VST sample library, VST synth, or a VST sampler. The minimum computer requirements for running VST Instruments will vary depending on the synthesizer, sampler, or library you plan to use. VST Instruments usu
