GWVST 

Plug-in Manual

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April 2021

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Setup
    2. Using VST Effects
    3. Limitations
    4. Revisions

I. Introduction

GWVST allows GoldWave to use 32 and 64 bit VST effects (versions 1.0 to 2.4). Note that VST Version 3 or later is not supported.

Setup

Effects must be selected before they can be used in GoldWave. Use Options | Plug-in | Effect | GWVST to search and select VST effects.

  1. Choose the "Search For VST Plug-ins" button.
  2. Choose Add to add folders where VST effects are installed. VST developers typically install VST files in their own folder under "C:\Program Files (x86)", such as: Make sure that only VST DLL files are stored in the folder. Any non-VST DLL files will cause program failure during the detection of VST effects. This is due to a design flaw in the specification ('main' is used for the interface function, which is commonly used in many DLLs). Check the Confirm before opening... box to manually confirm opening each VST during the search.
  3. Choose Begin Search to search the folders and find VST effects. All compatible VST effects are listed. During this search, some effects may display windows. Close any windows that appear so the search can continue.
  4. Check the boxes next to the VST effects you wish to use in GoldWave or choose the All/None button to select them all.
  5. Choose OK and restart GoldWave to update the menus.

Using VST Effects

After setting up VST effects (as explained above), they appear in GoldWave under the Effect | Plug-in | GWVST menu. Use the Options | Toolbar command to add buttons for these to the effects toolbar.

For more fluid displays and improved responsiveness, be sure to lower the Latency setting in GoldWave. Use Options | Control Properties, choose the Device tab, then lower the Latency to 0.1 or less if your system can still play glitch free audio. Use a higher latency if glitches, pops, or distortion occurs on playback.

Many effects have their own user interface, which GoldWave displays in the VST Editor tab. •GoldWave also displays a basic, accessible user interface on the Basic Parameters tab. All VST settings are mapped to a 0.0 to 1.0 range (including on/off settings). The actual value is shown in a read-only text box on the far right of each parameter.

Note that many effects are provided as demo/evaluation versions. Such effects often play random tones or silences/dropouts during previewing or after processing. GoldWave is not the source of these defects. You must install (or license) the full version of the VST effect (contact the VST vendor, not GoldWave Inc.) to avoid the defects.

Limitations

The performance and functionality of VST effects varies greatly, depending on the VST developer. Common problems are listed below.

Revisions


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