What are VSTs and Where to find VSTs

What is a VST?

VST stands for “Virtual Studio Technology”, and are basically software plug ins you can use with program such as FL Studio. There are many VST instruments and VST effects available, some of which you need to purchase, and some of which are free.

VSTs can be controlled like any other patch or sound in FL studio. You can think of them as FL Keys for example [...]
- you can control them with your midi keyboard, computer keyboard, or mouse, and alter almost all the parameter knobs, as if you had some sort of hardware in front of you. It is really just virtual hardware.

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VSTs have become popular because a lot of them produce a higher quality sound than the stock Fruity
Loop sounds, or sounds of other programs. It is also usually cheaper than buying the hardware.

VSTs have changed the face of music production - you can have an arsenal of powerful sounds all loaded up into one interface. Companies and individuals make new VSTs everyday, and the possibilities are really endless.

Where to Find VSTs

Free VSTs

Many websites offer free VSTs. These are usually not as good as the VSTs you can buy, however you may find an effect or instrument you really like.

www.vstplanet.com

http://rekkerd.org/dsk-vsti/

http://www.kvraudio.com/

http://www.gvst.co.uk/

http://www.smartelectronix.com/

http://www.gersic.com/audio.php

http://www.tweakbench.com

http://www.make-your-own-dance-and-techno-songs.com/best-vst-plugins.html

http://www.audioracle.com/freesoft.php

Where to buy VSTs

You can buy VSTs at a lot of online music stores such as:

zZounds

Instrumentpro.com

You can also goto your local guitar center, they usually have some.

Some of my favorite VSTs are Toxic Biohazard, Albino 3, Edirol Orchestral, and Edirol Super Quartet, be sure to check em out, a lot of VSTs allow you to try a demo version before buying. Have fun!