When they work I always choose VST3. Sometimes VST3 doesn't work for whatever reason. When a VST3 doesn't work, I use the equivalent VST2.

VST3 is a newer specification than VST2. VST2 development tools are depreciated and have not been supported for a long time.


Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8
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Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD
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