VST Connect : My Suggestions for the Next Version

VST Connect
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I am a Steinberg certified trainer.

I have already collaborated with artists and used VST Connect and VST Connect performer to create several albums. I mean, I’ve composed, tested sounds, arranged tracks, recorded vocal guides, final parts, and backing vocals.

However, I’ve encountered numerous bugs.

Opening a blank project is not a problem, except for the bugs listed below.

But as soon as I create a new VST Connect within an existing project, it freezes the project, forcing you to end the task.

  • Repairing the connection can sometimes resolve the issue. but no in Cubase 15

  • Creating a VST Connect Pro or SE is not a problem in an empty project, but as soon as you import tracks from another project, it creates stability issues. And I should point out that even with tracks without plugins inserted, the same problem occurs.

  • In an existing project that already contains a VST Connect plugin, it’s impossible to change the webcam or to connect it. This freezes the project, forcing you to end the task and restart the project.

  • The REHRS button eliminates latency when playing live VSTIs, even though it’s designed for communication with the performer during the recording session or playback (a known issue since version 12).

  • The REHRS button must be disabled during recordings because latency of more than one second results (a known issue since version 12).

  • The video quality is bad.

  • For trainers like me, screen or application (Cubase) sharing should be easier and available in all versions of VST Connect.

  • For Trainers or sound engineers, VST Connect should be able to connect with another VST Connect instance in Cubase Element, Artist, or Pro, for example, to check mixes, this is a highly requested feature.

  • For Trainers, avoiding the use of Zoom and having a long-term solution with this system is also a highly requested feature.

  • Since version 5.6, it’s no longer possible to log in with our Steinberg loggin, so please remove this option.

    In summary, VST Connect is a very good tool, but needs to be more stable in existing projects and should be a tool for remotely, checking mixes, giving mixing lessons, and sharing the screen like Zoom allows.

For the developpers : do not hesitate to contact me, I am available to test upcoming beta versions

All the best to the Steinberg teams

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Importing media in Cubase or Nuendo will not have any impact on VST Connect at all. If that causes stability issues, the reason is very likely something else.

Not true.

Yes, that may possibly cause issues. You are advised to not change/disconnect devices while the app is running.

Don’t understand that sentence. The rehearse function shortcuts latency compensation necessary for accurate sync when recording Performer, in order to avoid the delay (latency) while communication directly with the performer during playback, and not recording. That is what it is meant for.

Yes, that’s exactly what its purpose is, and neither this nor the above are “issues”. You will even get a warning initially explaining that, and to not to record with that option enabled.

See, it’s a “one-way” coaching function. Studio may sing or play along playback in realtime and Performer can listen; however, Performer signal will be delayed by remote latency time.

Not true, raise settings for video upstream quality.

Will do.

is possible with the PRO version.