LightVST
Lightweight Audio Plugin Host
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
LightVST is a lightweight Audio Unit plugin host for macOS. Load any AU plugin, select your audio input and output devices, and start playing — no complex DAW setup required.
Perfect for guitarists and musicians who want to quickly load amp sims, effects, or instrument plugins without the overhead of a full digital audio workstation.
FEATURES
• Load any Audio Unit (.component) plugin
• Select independent input and output audio devices
• Low-latency real-time audio processing
• Clean, minimal dark interface
• Responsive UI that adapts to any plugin window size
• Smooth animated window resizing when switching plugins
HOW TO USE
1. Select your audio input (guitar interface, microphone)
2. Select your audio output (headphones, speakers, monitors)
3. Click Browse to load an Audio Unit plugin
4. Play
LightVST is free to use. If you find it useful, consider leaving a donation to support continued development.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ssaippi.github.io/lightvst.md
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Information
- Seller
- Samuel Ippisch
- Size
- 952.4 KB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Samuel L Ippisch