Thorn
Thorn is a VST audio plugin developed by Dmitry Sches. It functions as a plugin that integrates into compatible digital audio workstations (DAWs) and other audio production software that support the VST standard. As a plugin component, it is not a standalone application but rather an extension that runs within a host audio application to provide audio processing, synthesis, or other audio-related functionality.
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1 suggestionThorn is a VST plugin component, not a standalone app — it runs inside a host DAW or audio application rather than on its own. To get a native Apple Silicon build of Thorn, you must update it through Dmitry Sches' plugin installer or update mechanism, not through a generic app store or download page. Visit the Dmitry Sches website or check within your DAW's plugin manager to see if a native build is available. If you are unsure whether your current host application supports native plugins, verify that your DAW itself is running on a native Apple Silicon build first — most modern DAWs now ship native versions. If Thorn's native build has not yet been released by Dmitry Sches, monitor the vendor's site for updates, as Apple will remove Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (late 2027), after which Intel-only plugins will no longer load on any Mac.
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