Using VST Plugins

By Inge on 2005-08-10

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4. Using multi-timbrality of VST instruments

Multi-timbrality is a characteristic of some VST instruments that enables them to generate multiple sounds at the same time. The advantage of multi-timbrality is that only one instance of the VST instrument has to be running for multiple sounds.

• create a new instrument in the instrument explorer
• go to the Synthesizer tab
• click on MIDI/VST Instrument Enabled
• select the already loaded multi-timbral VST instrument in the drop-down list
• assign a channel that isn't already in use in another instrument by that VST instrument
• all changes applied to the VST instrument in this instrument won't affect other instruments holding the same VST instrument

Configuring multi-timbrality in the instrument window. After having assigned one VST instrument to two different instruments, all you need to do is to use different channels for both instruments.

Use multitimbrality whenever possible. Loading one instead of two instances of a VST instrument can dramatically reduce the CPU power needed to play back your song. Check the manual of your VST instruments to find out if they support multitimbrality.

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