Using VST plugins in Reason

VST plugins are listed together with Rack Extensions and Reason devices in the Create menu subgroups and on the Device Palettes in the Browser:

The Arturia ARP 2600 V3 VST instrument is available from the Create menu and on the Instruments device palette in the Browser.

The VST plugins are sorted in the appropriate subgroups and are listed, per manufacturer, in alphabetical order. Note though, that devices from Propellerhead are always placed first in the list, below the internal Reason devices.

Adding VSTs to the rack

Adding VSTs to the rack is done in exactly the same way as when you add native devices and Rack Extensions.

1.	To create a VST, either select it in the appropriate subgroup in the Create menu, double click or drag and drop from the Device Palette in the Browser, or select “Create Instrument...” or “Create Effect...” from the Create menu.

The Plugin Rack Device is placed in the rack and is auto-routed according to the standard rules. See “About auto-routing of VSTs in the rack” for more details about auto-routing of VSTs.

Like with other devices, Instrument VST plugins automatically get a sequencer track, whereas effect and utility VSTs don’t, by default.

2.	To edit the VST plugin, click the Open button on the Plugin Rack Device (see “The Plugin Rack Device” below).

A Plugin Window opens up and displays the VST panel.