Do I still need to install VST2 versions?

[pax-eterna]

All my plugs now have VST3 versions and I am setting up a new PC - do I really need to install the VST2s?

[nofish]

I'd say no need to still also install VST2 versions (as VST3 is 'in charge' now for like 10 years or so and Steinberg is trying hard to kill VST2 anyway, so most plugin devs should have ironed out the VST3 versions by now I'd think).

Unless you have older projects done with VST2 version, but then you'd notice when you try to open them and can still install the missing VST2 versions.

[pax-eterna]

Originally Posted by nofish

I'd say no need to still also install VST2 versions (as VST3 is 'in charge' now for like 10 years or so and Steinberg is trying hard to kill VST2 anyway, so most plugin devs should have ironed out the VST3 versions by now I'd think).

Unless you have older projects done with VST2 version, but then you'd notice when you try to open them and can still install the missing VST2 versions.

cool, thanks. I'll not install them.

[Softsynth]

That's one school of thought. Another would say install both VST and vst3 versions for troubleshooting purposes. You're probably fine either way.
Hopefully you will also have another choice to get confused by soon. Hopefully you will have the option of CLAP plugins. Most likely a superior format.

[juan_r]

I can't wait for CLAP to become a thing. The Steinberg monopoly on the VST standard is past its "useful until" date.

[Aeolian]

I'm a bit of a Luddite, but I tend to avoid vst3, and prefer the x64 vst2 if available.