# Latest **URL:** https://iplug2.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://iplug2.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://iplug2.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [Open source examples and projects](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/open-source-examples-and-projects/394)
**Author:** [@olilarkin](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/olilarkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2021 12:38 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/open-source-examples-and-projects/394 "2021-05-14T12:38:36Z")
If you like looking at code for examples of how to do things: When I help people out with particular topics I often make a github gist. Normally I modify the IPlugEffect.h and IPlugEffect.cpp files from the Examples/IPl… --- ## [Welcome to the iPlug2 forum](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-iplug2-forum/16)
**Author:** [@olilarkin](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/olilarkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2020 11:00 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-iplug2-forum/16 "2020-03-20T11:00:55Z")
Welcome, This community is for developers to discuss audio plug-in development using the iPlug2 framework. Let’s keep the discussions civil and respectful. Search the forum for answers before posting, be patient, try h… --- ## [2 new plugins using iPlug2 - Thud (kick) and Growl (bass)](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/2-new-plugins-using-iplug2-thud-kick-and-growl-bass/1057)
**Author:** [@walmik](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/walmik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 05:08 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/2-new-plugins-using-iplug2-thud-kick-and-growl-bass/1057 "2026-08-19T05:08:19Z")
I m happy to share i m almost done with my 2 new plugins targeted at kick drum and bass (primarily for psytrance but can be used for anything really). Here is a teaser video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqHm0EvP1IE --- ## [Anyone here working with, or looked into, the "ARA" interface?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/anyone-here-working-with-or-looked-into-the-ara-interface/1046)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2026 08:53 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/anyone-here-working-with-or-looked-into-the-ara-interface/1046 "2026-08-16T08:53:48Z")
I have been developing plugins for many years but don’t have any idea how the new “ARA/ARA2” interface works. Is anyone here working with it? It seems to require collaboration with the DAW developers, and is more invol… --- ## [Cantabile Lite - VST3 plugins don't save settings but VST versions DO](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/cantabile-lite-vst3-plugins-dont-save-settings-but-vst-versions-do/1056)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2026 08:53 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/cantabile-lite-vst3-plugins-dont-save-settings-but-vst-versions-do/1056 "2026-08-16T08:53:11Z")
A user reported that their VST host (Cantabile Lite) does not save our VST3 plugin parameter settings - but the VST2 versions do save. I’d never heard of “Cantabile” but I downloaded the app to check it out and can conf… --- ## [Mikey Audio - Premium Music Production Tools](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/mikey-audio-premium-music-production-tools/1018)
**Author:** [@mikey](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/mikey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 16:48 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/mikey-audio-premium-music-production-tools/1018 "2026-05-16T16:48:58Z")
FlipCraft: FlipCraft - Sample Chopping Plugin Huge thanks to John Schwartz, Oli Larkin, Alex Harker, Geraint Luff, and all the other amazing people that made this possible! --- ## [Stone Voices Plug-Ins](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/stone-voices-plug-ins/37)
**Author:** [@vasyan](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/vasyan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2026 11:22 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/stone-voices-plug-ins/37 "2026-05-08T11:22:27Z")
In this topics, I will introduce the VST plugins I have made through IPlug2. Visit Stone Voices for more info. So, meet the first plugin – Moss Equalizer v1.1 --- ## [Switching latency at run time - safely](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/switching-latency-at-run-time-safely/665)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 21:28 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/switching-latency-at-run-time-safely/665 "2026-04-13T21:28:58Z")
I have a filter that uses a large FFT that is not always needed depending on user settings. I notify the DAW of it’s latency in both OnReset() and OnActivate() but would like to eliminate this latency when the filter is… --- ## [Problems with the SKIA graphics backend](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/problems-with-the-skia-graphics-backend/1045)
**Author:** [@vasyan](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/vasyan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 11:19 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/problems-with-the-skia-graphics-backend/1045 "2026-04-13T11:19:39Z")
Today I decided to update the iPlug2 framework from the repository on github and try to build one of my projects. Everything works with NanoVG graphics, but I decided to try the SKIA graphics backend, and a lot of errors… --- ## [Questions for the Mac experts here](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/questions-for-the-mac-experts-here/891)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2026 08:06 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/questions-for-the-mac-experts-here/891 "2026-04-10T08:06:51Z")
Until now I have building my plugins in “Universal Binary” (x86 and ARM-64) on an Intel-Mac machine under Xcode 12.5.1 running on Big Sur (OS 11). AFAIK, the plugins have been working on both M1+ and Intel Macs but I ha… --- ## [How is cross plugin communication being done?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/how-is-cross-plugin-communication-being-done/1044)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2026 17:37 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/how-is-cross-plugin-communication-being-done/1044 "2026-03-14T17:37:21Z")
There are many plugins on the market these days that can “talk” to each other when inserted on multiple tracks and buses (plugins that show EQ conflicts, etc.). How is this cross plugin communication being done - and, m… --- ## [Linux support for my Deimos synth!](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/linux-support-for-my-deimos-synth/1035)
**Author:** [@TomTrnk](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/TomTrnk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2026 15:57 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/linux-support-for-my-deimos-synth/1035 "2026-03-13T15:57:49Z")
A few months ago I decided to get my synth Deimos (prev. Luna) running on Linux. Get it here if you’re interested: Deimos by Tom Trnk Since Linux support in iPlug2 is still a work-in-progress, I decided to get my hands… --- ## [Proper way to build dist](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/proper-way-to-build-dist/1043)
**Author:** [@Yomy](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Yomy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 13:23 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/proper-way-to-build-dist/1043 "2026-02-14T13:23:16Z")
The makedist-mac.sh and makedist-win.bat have been removed from all the example protects, together with the entire installer folder. Is there another proper way to build all and make installers? --- ## [DPI Scaling with WebView on Windows?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/dpi-scaling-with-webview-on-windows/1041)
**Author:** [@soundshed](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/soundshed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2026 03:56 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/dpi-scaling-with-webview-on-windows/1041 "2026-01-10T03:56:52Z")
Hi Folks, I wondered if anyone had any tips for handling DPI scaling with WebView on Windows? Currently with 150% scaling in Windows (3840x2160 res display) I have to set my html doc CSS to width:66.7vw to reproduce nor… --- ## [The IPlugEffect's UI frequency is 15 Hz. How to change it?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/the-iplugeffects-ui-frequency-is-15-hz-how-to-change-it/1040)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2026 18:11 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/the-iplugeffects-ui-frequency-is-15-hz-how-to-change-it/1040 "2026-01-03T18:11:53Z")
My IPlugEffect.exe is slow because the time interval between OnMouseDrag() events is 64 ms (I measured it myself by means of a C++ code). 64 ms corresponds to approximately 15 Hz. The VST2 variant of the same plug-in wo… --- ## [Can you regenerate xcodeproj files?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/can-you-regenerate-xcodeproj-files/1037)
**Author:** [@totallyrandom](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/totallyrandom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2025 22:26 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/can-you-regenerate-xcodeproj-files/1037 "2025-12-19T22:26:30Z")
I have made some plugins on Windows and wanted to make the Mac version. I had not used a Mac in years and was pleasantly surprised how the first plugin built with just a couple of tweaks…the issue is now I have started w… --- ## ["IVDisplayControl" best starting point for spectrum display or?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/ivdisplaycontrol-best-starting-point-for-spectrum-display-or/624)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2025 13:26 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/ivdisplaycontrol-best-starting-point-for-spectrum-display-or/624 "2025-12-15T13:26:12Z")
I’ve been looking through the various Vector controls to see which one can be modified most readily to produce a basic spectrum display/graph. It looks like IVDisplayControl might work but maybe also IVScopeControl? Th… --- ## [OnIdle() doesn't always work, how to implement OnTimer()?](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/onidle-doesnt-always-work-how-to-implement-ontimer/1033)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2025 19:42 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/onidle-doesnt-always-work-how-to-implement-ontimer/1033 "2025-11-17T19:42:40Z")
I’ve found out that the workability of the OnIdle() function heavily depends on the implementation of the VST host. Sometimes OnIdle() is not called at all. Everything works with the exception of the OnIdle(). I also tr… --- ## [Rare plug-in crashes when starting and closing graphical interface - solved](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/rare-plug-in-crashes-when-starting-and-closing-graphical-interface-solved/1029)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 09:36 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/rare-plug-in-crashes-when-starting-and-closing-graphical-interface-solved/1029 "2025-11-12T09:36:14Z")
My plug-in crashed on starting or closing GUI - usually once per 100 or 200 launches. It was not easy to find the reason because the crash happened rarely. Finally I found the reason and I want to share it to prevent oth… --- ## [New Plugins Scanning Issue in DAW](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/new-plugins-scanning-issue-in-daw/1031)
**Author:** [@totallyrandom](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/totallyrandom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 November 2025 20:23 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/new-plugins-scanning-issue-in-daw/1031 "2025-11-07T20:23:10Z")
I am relatively new to iPlug2, I made some plugins that build and work well but I found one issue, maybe caused by cloning folders/projects and using them as templates: when I finish building a vst3 and I copy it in my C… --- ## [IPlugEffect improperly works or doesn't work with some hosts](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/iplugeffect-improperly-works-or-doesnt-work-with-some-hosts/1023)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2025 16:47 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/iplugeffect-improperly-works-or-doesnt-work-with-some-hosts/1023 "2025-10-27T16:47:25Z")
Audacity IPlugEffect VST3 produces a cracking sound. Changing buffers doesn’t help. Other VST3 plug-ins work without problems. Window resizing is not smooth - the window “jumps”. The knob movement is also not smooth, i… --- ## [Luna Synthesizer](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/luna-synthesizer/1027)
**Author:** [@TomTrnk](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/TomTrnk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2025 16:58 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/luna-synthesizer/1027 "2025-10-19T16:58:05Z")
Hello! First of all, thanks to Oli and everyone else involved in the creation of iPlug2, which made this possible :slight\_smile: I’m happy to announce that my first free synthesizer plugin is now available online: Luna… --- ## [Tool for "splitting" signed and notarized universal binaries](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/tool-for-splitting-signed-and-notarized-universal-binaries/1025)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2025 18:04 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/tool-for-splitting-signed-and-notarized-universal-binaries/1025 "2025-10-12T18:04:03Z")
A plugin user has reported a “tool” he created for splitting out the ARM vs x86 code from published, notarized plugins to “save space”. https://gearspace.com/board/new-product-alert/1456018-free-unfatten-free-up-dozens… --- ## [OS Tahoe brings new problems in Logic Pro](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/os-tahoe-brings-new-problems-in-logic-pro/1021)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2025 21:38 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/os-tahoe-brings-new-problems-in-logic-pro/1021 "2025-09-24T21:38:54Z")
I just updated to OS Tahoe and have found new problems in my AU plugins in Logic: Text Edit boxes don’t respond at all to mouse clicks - as if “read only” Mouse right-click/left-click over the plugin UI does nothin… --- ## [IPlug2 and AUv3 problem](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/iplug2-and-auv3-problem/1022)
**Author:** [@Topo](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Topo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 00:45 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/iplug2-and-auv3-problem/1022 "2025-09-25T00:45:20Z")
Hello!! I am using IPlug2 for my project, I have managed to compile in XCode for Au, and for Auv3\_App correctly but when I compile AUv3 as a component (apex) auval does not see it, and neither does Logic. (Logic only see… --- ## [Faust example missing](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/faust-example-missing/1019)
**Author:** [@boonier](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/boonier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 10:18 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/faust-example-missing/1019 "2025-09-08T10:18:17Z")
Hi, I noticed the Faust example has been removed from the repo, has it been abandoned? Many thanks Si --- ## [2 or more sidechain input buses (3 or more total inputs): tried many things but can't get a second sidechain bus to connect](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/2-or-more-sidechain-input-buses-3-or-more-total-inputs-tried-many-things-but-cant-get-a-second-sidechain-bus-to-connect/1009)
**Author:** [@Brundo](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/Brundo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2025 06:02 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/2-or-more-sidechain-input-buses-3-or-more-total-inputs-tried-many-things-but-cant-get-a-second-sidechain-bus-to-connect/1009 "2025-05-31T06:02:49Z")
Operating system: Windows 10 DAW: Ableton Live 10 Standard plug-in format: vst3 I’m in the process of making a plug-in that will require many input buses. I started with the “IPlugEffect” example and borrowed from the… --- ## [AAX 1-2 (mono in/stereo out) only Bypasses on one side - created a hack that works](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/aax-1-2-mono-in-stereo-out-only-bypasses-on-one-side-created-a-hack-that-works/1005)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2025 20:47 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/aax-1-2-mono-in-stereo-out-only-bypasses-on-one-side-created-a-hack-that-works/1005 "2025-05-09T20:47:02Z")
I’m having a problem with the Pro Tools plugin bypass (“hard bypass”) on a 1-2 (mono in/stereo out) plugin. When PT plugin bypass is engaged there is only sound on one side - the other side has no sound. The mono input … --- ## [Control value text not showing up - for 1 specific user](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/control-value-text-not-showing-up-for-1-specific-user/1003)
**Author:** [@RexMartin2](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/RexMartin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2025 15:02 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/control-value-text-not-showing-up-for-1-specific-user/1003 "2025-05-03T15:02:42Z")
A user has reported (and sent screenshots) of my plugin running in Wavelab and Ableton on his Win 10 machine where ALL of the control values are missing from the UI. No one else has reported this problem and it works pr… --- ## [Using Visage Graphics in IPlug](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/using-visage-graphics-in-iplug/1002)
**Author:** [@snfk](https://iplug2.discourse.group/u/snfk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2025 11:16 UTC](https://iplug2.discourse.group/t/using-visage-graphics-in-iplug/1002 "2025-05-03T11:16:23Z")
Vital Audio released its graphics framework (Visage) built on top of BGFX. I wrote a (messy) implementation and it functions really well. The center visualizer ball and the knob are quad shaders, so it’s super efficient.… [Next page](https://iplug2.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)