Free Host Application For Windows

Tone2 tells us that NanoHost is a free, minimalist host application for Windows that can load VSTs. It can also act as a wrapper which converts VST-synths into standalone apps.

A spokesperson told us, “This essential, tiny tool works best for live-performance, sound-design, jam-sessions and testing.”

Features

• It can convert a VST-synth into a standalone-application. You just need to rename NanoHost.exe to the name of the plugin.dll and copy it to the same directory. When you start plugin.exe, the VST-synth is wrapped and loaded automatically.
• The output of a plugin can be recorded to a wav-file in high quality.
• NanoHost can create random patches.
• It offers a soft-clipping algorithm with low distortion and tube-sound.
• Scrollbars allow you to work also with plugins larger than your screen resolution. It is possible to display also only a part of the plugin's interface.
• Midi-notes can be transposed and Midi-channels can be filtered. There are several Midi-velocity curves available.
• Your current sound-bank can be stored and loaded automatically.
• It is also compatible with very old 32-bit plugins.
• It does work also with older computers.

Pricing and Availability:

Free

More information:

• NanoHost

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