If VST support is the main reason you’ve considered upgrading your Studio One 3 DAW, consider this value-packed expansion pack first. It also unlocks ReWire host support for the same, which means you can now pipe audio from a DAW like Reason directly into your Studio One session: instruments, audio, plug-ins, and more.
This expansion pack makes it possible to use your favorite third-party VSTs and AU plug-ins* in PreSonus Studio One 3 Artist without upgrading to the full Professional version. Studio One is ranked 1st while Reason is ranked 12th. You would essentially in the long run be paying an extra £60 more than the current cost of SO3 Pro which is £279. Unlimited tracks and buses, a complete suite of Native Effects and instrument plug-ins, and now Studio One Remote, Rewire, and third-party VST/AU plug-in. Should you want to upgrade, from Artist 3 to Professional 3, well that would be £209.00 on top of the £131.70 for both Studio One Artist 3 and the VST/Rewire plugin. Unlocks Third-party Plug-in and ReWire Support When comparing Reason vs Studio One, the Slant community recommends Studio. (Artist Includes a Rewire / VST addon you can purchase however).