New features in SONAR X3 ► VST enhancements
You can specify in the Preferences dialog box (Edit > Preferences > File - VST Settings) when SONAR should scan for VST plug-ins. The options are as follows:
Automatic Background Scan. SONAR automatically scans the folders in the VST Scan Paths list in the background by periodically detecting when data in the folders have been updated, or the scan paths have changed.
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Scan On Startup. The folders listed in the VST Scan Paths list are searched for new plug-ins whenever you start SONAR. Scanning occurs in the background.
Manual Scan. The folders listed in the VST Scan Paths list are searched for new plug-ins when you click the Scan button.
After a scan is complete, a toast notification appears at the bottom of the screen to inform you of the scan results (see Toast notifications).
Improved CPU performance. VST3 plug-ins can detect silence and automatically disable processing if there is no input signal. This allows for more efficient CPU use because processing is only used when needed.
Logical parameter grouping in automation menus. VST3 plug-in parameters are organized into a hierarchical, categorized list in all automation menus, such as a track’s Edit Filter.
Sample-accurate automation. Plug-ins that support VST3 sample accurate automation data, allow for rapid and accurate automation changes.
Resizable plug-in property pages. VST3 plug-ins can support dynamic resizing of windows, which allows for more flexible use of screen real-estate.
Automated bypass. SONAR supports the VST3 automated host bypass parameter, which allows you to enable/disable a VST plug-in via automation. If a VST3 plug-in exposes this parameter, a host bypass parameter will be available in track’s the Edit Filter, and a Bypass button appears in the top left corner of the VST property page.
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64-bit processing. Most VST3 plug-ins can process 64-bit audio data.
Click the VST button in the plug-in property page toolbar, then select Plug-In Properties on the drop-down menu.
In Cakewalk Plug-in Manager (go to Utilities > Cakewalk Plug-in Manager), select the desired VST plug-in, then click the Plug-In Properties button.
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