VST plugins

VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins are software tools that expand the capabilities of digital audio workstations (DAWs), allowing musicians and producers to add effects, instruments, or sound processing features to their projects. Think of them like digital versions of hardware equipment, such as synthesizers, reverb units, or compressors. They are installed within the DAW, which is the main program where music is created, letting users customize and enhance their sound without needing physical devices. VST plugins offer flexibility, variety, and cost-effectiveness in music production.