Savihost is one of the simplest VST hosts, as well as being a valuable test tool. Via SOS web site. SOS contributor Martin Walker replies: To use a plug-in like Omnisphere without a DAW, you require a host application capable of loading VST instruments. Search results showing free plugin host VST Plugins, VST3 Plugins, Audio Units Plugins (AU), AAX Plugins and Rack Extension Plugins for Windows and MacOS. The results are sorted by most popular with KVR members (Data from MyKVR 'Favorites' Group). Mac OS also comes with a simple VST/AU host called AU Lab.app. You can use that with Helix Native too. Quote; Share this post. Link to post Share on other sites. Savihost is one of the simplest VST hosts, as well as being a valuable test tool. Via SOS web site. SOS contributor Martin Walker replies: To use a plug-in like Omnisphere without a DAW, you require a host application capable of loading VST instruments.
| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Visualiser 2.5 | View and analyse the contents of music audio files. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Free | 2015-10-28 | 1 | 75db |
| Automap 4.9 | Offers an instant controlling solution for your MIDI Hardware controllers to work with all your plug-ins. | Mac | Freeware | 2015-07-09 | 0 | 70db |
| HostX v1.0.7 | Free standing VSTi Host Application | Mac | Freeware | 2006-11-15 | 1 | 70db |
| Renoise v3.1 | Professional music tracker and composing tool. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-01-26 | 2 | 65db |
| Metro 7.2.4 | High-powered sequencer for the design of professional audio projects. [Hosts VST/AU Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2014-04-15 | 0 | 60db |
| Studio One v3.2.2 | Music creation and production application that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-06-06 | 2 | 60db |
| Audacity v2.1.2 | Audacity is a Cross-platform full featured multi-track sound editor. | Mac | Free | 2016-05-02 | 7 | 60db |
| Wavosaur for Mac 1.1.0.0 | Free audio sample editor now available for Mac. Supports VST plug-ins.[VST] | Mac | Freeware | 2014-04-28 | 0 | 60db |
| Audio Hijack Pro 3.2.0 | Add professional-quality DSP effects to audio output from any application as well as record. Hosts VST/AU/LADSPA plugins. | Mac | Demo | 2015-07-29 | 0 | 60db |
| Ableton Live v9.6.2b5 | Compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas. Works with the Ableton Push Controller [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Ableton Suite 8.4.1 | Gives you all of the features in Live 8 plus SOUND, with a new Library packed with beautiful new sounds and a wealth of useful resources. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2013-04-22 | 0 | 60db |
| jVSTwRapper v1.0 Beta | Java Wrapper for the Steinberg VST interface. [Hosts VST/AU Plugins] | Mac | Free | 2009-01-05 | 0 | 60db |
| Tracktion T7 | Clean, clutter-free audio/MIDI workstation. | Mac | Demo | 2016-03-07 | 0 | 60db |
| Amadeus II v3.8.7 | Direct-to-disk sound editor and analyzer with MP3 support. | Mac | Shareware | 2006-05-22 | 40 | 60db |
| MainStage 3.2.2 | Take your Mac on stage and use it as a live performance full screen interface with a collection of plug-ins, sounds and hardware control. [Host] | Mac | Paid | 2015-10-23 | 0 | 60db |
| FlyLoops Looping Studio v3.5 | Live audio looper, turntable emulator and visualizer. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2009-11-10 | 0 | 60db |
| MultitrackStudio 8.3 | MultitrackStudio is an multitrack mixer/recorder that can host VST plugins. [Host] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Reaper 5.03 | Record, arrange, edit, mix and render audio. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2015-10-05 | 2 | 60db |
| Audio Evolution v5.3.1 | Easy to understand software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI. Ideal for the beginner, but powerful enough for more advanced users. [Hosts AU/VST] | Mac | Demo | 2012-06-05 | 0 | 60db |
| Ardour v4 | Record, edit and mix multitrack audio. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Shareware | 2015-04-16 | 2 | 55db |
| Translator v5.9.0.94 | Sample file format converter. | Mac | Demo | 2010-07-07 | 0 | 55db |
| FutureDecks DJ Pro v3.6.4 | FutureDecks Pro DJ setup with 2 or 4 decks, pro mixer and playlists. [VST/AU Host] | Mac | Demo | 2013-10-21 | 0 | 55db |
| VSTi Host v3.13 | Standalone host for VST and VSTi plugins. | Mac | Demo | 2006-08-23 | 1 | 55db |
| DSP-Quattro v2.1.2 | A powerful sound editor. | Mac | Demo | 2005-05-02 | 6 | 55db |
| Bitwig Studio 1.3.11 | Cross-platform music production software tweaked for live performance. | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 55db |
| RapidComposer v2.82 | Rapidcomposer is a software designed to help songwriters as they write in various music styles | Mac | Demo | 2015-02-02 | 0 | 55db |
| Swar Studio 2.0.2 | Swar Studio is a DAW with effects and virtual instruments designed for making India/Bollywood music. [Host] | Mac | Paid | 2014-03-10 | 0 | 55db |
| PlugAdmin Pro v2.0 | Plug-in administratior - AU/VST/MAS/RTAS. | Mac | Demo | 2006-07-10 | 0 | 55db |
| Wave Editor v1.5.6 | Document-based Audio Editor. Supports VST/AU plugins. | Mac | Demo | 2012-05-30 | 1 | 55db |
| Sample Manager v3.4.1 | Full-featured batch audio processor. [Hosts VST/AU Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2011-08-09 | 0 | 55db |
Ok, so I could not resist it any longer and decided to try Softube Modular (going for $ 37.80 at pugindiscounts.com). It actually seemed to work fine in Reason 10, until I picked up the additional 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator, and everything turned into a laggy hell.
But then I figured I could always run it in standalone mode, but it turns out that Softube have not provided us with that option. Strange, for a vst so cpu unfriendly. Then I tought, there must be a way to host a VST outside your daw and I did some googling and found that there is. I downloaded something called Savihost that I found a link to in this article:
Vst Hosts For Mac Catalina
https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advi ... ithout-dawFree Vst Host For Mac
Modular works like a charm now - no lag - and I can even record wavs from the host, but the program is pretty old and seems to have been out of development for at least 5 years.
Does anyone have suggestions for a better, newer, more up to date VST host for windows 10?
Vst Hosts For Mac Osx
What are the best ones, free or to pay for?