New in HostX 1.0.6 	1/9/04
- Supports Mach-O and CFM VST and VSTi plugins.

- FX bus 1-4. Load in any 4 VST effects. Use the Mix slider to set the Wet/Dry signal level.
	FXBus usage:
		plug = opens a dialog box, use to load in a VST plugin
		open = opens the loaded VST plugin
		clear = removes the plugin from the bus
		read = opens a dialog box, use to load in a VST plugin preset
		write = allows you to write a VST plugin preset

- Works with CM-101, CM-303, CM-505, and DS-404 from Computer Music Magazine.  There are still some issues with the SR-202 when loading a bank of sounds.

- No more subfolders or supporting files are needed.  

- Try HostX with Jack Tools, and you can send signals to/from any audio application (except ProTools).
	http://www.jackosx.com/

- Please send in reports of what works and what does not work to:
	mtsoftware@mindspring.com

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HostX 1.0.5 reports as of 5/10/03
send reports to:
mtsoftware@mindspring.com

Latest News:
- This is a very small upgrade.  Better looking interface.  
- Pitchbend and Mod wheel still are not working correctly.
- HostX works with sampletank VST

General Setup:
-Keep HostX application, the ad sub-folder and the midi sub-folder in the same folder.  Inside of the ad folder: CoreAudio and DSP Status.pat.  Inside of the midi folder: coremidi, MidiSetup Buttons.pat, MidiSetup Input.pat, and MidiSetup Output.pat.

New Additions to HostX 1.0.5:
-Pitchbend has been removed. I'll try to fix this later.
-HostX should receive note on/off, mod wheel, and aftertouch.
- MIDI set up is done by going into the File menu and clicking "midi setup".  Set the device or application you wish to send midi data to the VSTi as "a".
- Send program (patch) changes to the VSTi by using your MIDI keyboard or the number box.
- You MAY be able to load in a bank of patches by using the "read" button.
- Click  "pgmnames" to receive a numbered list of the current programs (patches). The list will appear in the Status window.
-Record the output of your VSTi.  Name the file first by clicking "open", then arm the audio recorder, then use the space bar to start and stop recording.

Know issues:
- May crash after loading several different VSTi plugins in a row.
- HostX is more stable when audio is turned on via the speaker icon (as opposed to turning it on in the DSP status window).

VSTi compatibility reports:

Sampletank		=>	good
Crystal 2.2.1 		=> 	good
	To use patches with Crystal, create a CrystalPatchBanks folder inside
		~/Library/Preferences
		and place the banks of patches inside
		~/Library/Preferences/CrystalPatchBanks
Claw 			=> 	does not work
Oddity Demo 	=> 	good
Linplug Free		=>	good
Rumpelraushc Taips ZR-1 => good
Rumpelraushc Taips ZR-1.1 => good
Rumpelraush Crazy Diamonds => good
Rumpelraush ZR-3.1	=> does not work
dmiflute		=>	good
dmihammer		=>	good
pHATmatik		=>	good
Vsam 			=>	good
Mda JX10 		=>	good
Mda DX10		=>	good
FreeAlpha		=>	good
Virtual Guitarist	=>	Can't load players
LM-4MKII		=>	does not work
GreenOak Crystal	=>	good

Usage of HostX with LOGIC:
1) start LOGIC (if HostX crashes, just start it again)
2) Insert a new instrument (click "load VSTi"
3) set MIDI in port on HostX to "HostX.app1"
4) set audio driver in the "DSP Status" window
Thats it. 
*Report from TQ on osxAudio http://www.osxaudio.com/index.php?story=374&maddi=ddbf0614f3ce1c23e91cb35a6f7bfd8d

New Additions to HostX:
- Load a patch from the HostX window.  For VSTi plugins that don't have a patch load button.

Future Additions to HostX:
- Support for Rewire.  (Patch output to LIVE) This will have to wait until Max/MSP supports Rewire.  
- LOGIC and ProTools support will come when Max/MSP supports them.

Systems tested on:
- iBook G3 500, 384 RAM, OS 10.2.4, Fastlane, Roland UM-1
- Dual G4 1GHz, 1.5G RAM, 10.2.4, Geethree Stealth Serial Port for MIDI
- TiBook G4 667, 10.2.3, Roland UA-30, Emagic mt4, 
G4/450 AGP with 1 gig of RAM

Other:
Check out VSTiHOST and UGLY_VST. These are not my applications. 
Go to:
http://www.defectiverecords.com/