JOST is a Linux-based open-source software that can host multiple technologies including native VST, LADSPA, and DSSI. As the first of its kind, it provides a versatile platform for audio plugin hosting that is adaptable to a wide range of user preferences.
JOST Project is a multi-technology open source host for native VST, LADSPA, and DSSI in Linux. It allows hosting a chain of plugins per instance and publishing Jack and ALSA_SEQ ports to be connected to your main stream flow. Although it is currently in heavy development, it still has some excellent features that make it a top-notch host.
One exciting feature of JOST Project is that it supports GUI plugins, which allows for a smoother workflow. Additionally, JOST Project enables audio routing to and from Jack, as well as routable plugins MIDI and audio I/O, similar to in-studio capabilities. Furthermore, it has support for multiple independent MIDI inputs from ALSA_SEQ.
JOST Project also boasts a single-track MIDI sequencer with recording and session state load and save features. It also has colour scheme support.
Despite being in its early stages of development, JOST Project has already made the necessary modifications, like the addition of a new mixer, to enhance the user experience. However, the latest development versions may break session backward compatibility, so users must be aware of this.
JOST Project's latest version (0.4.1) has undergone several bug fixes, including tweaks to the colour scheme. Furthermore, the 0.4.3 development version has added new features like an "add" button to bookmarks, improved keyboard shortcuts, and the behaviour of the popup menu over connectors has been improved, and bugs have been fixed. JOST Project continues to evolve to provide users with the best host possible.
One exciting feature of JOST Project is that it supports GUI plugins, which allows for a smoother workflow. Additionally, JOST Project enables audio routing to and from Jack, as well as routable plugins MIDI and audio I/O, similar to in-studio capabilities. Furthermore, it has support for multiple independent MIDI inputs from ALSA_SEQ.
JOST Project also boasts a single-track MIDI sequencer with recording and session state load and save features. It also has colour scheme support.
Despite being in its early stages of development, JOST Project has already made the necessary modifications, like the addition of a new mixer, to enhance the user experience. However, the latest development versions may break session backward compatibility, so users must be aware of this.
JOST Project's latest version (0.4.1) has undergone several bug fixes, including tweaks to the colour scheme. Furthermore, the 0.4.3 development version has added new features like an "add" button to bookmarks, improved keyboard shortcuts, and the behaviour of the popup menu over connectors has been improved, and bugs have been fixed. JOST Project continues to evolve to provide users with the best host possible.
What's New
Version 0.4.1 / 0.4.3: N/A