VStation

VStation is a VST audio plugin synthesizer from Novation, a renowned maker of music production hardware and software. VStation emulates the classic subtractive synthesis architecture, offering wavetable oscillators, filters, envelopes and effects suitable for sound design and music production in any VST-compatible digital audio workstation (DAW) on macOS. The plugin integrates with host applications such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Studio One, Cubase and many others that support VST format.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">VStation is a VST plugin component, not a standalone application, so it is updated through your DAW host's plugin management system or through Novation's own installer — not through a generic app store download. To get a native Apple Silicon build of VStation, you should first ensure your host DAW itself is running on a current native build (for example, Logic Pro, Ableton Live 12, Reaper, or Studio One all ship native versions). Then visit Novation's support site or use the installer that came with your VStation license to update the plugin itself. Novation's official plugin page or download portal will direct you to the correct distribution channel. If you are unsure whether Novation has released a native Apple Silicon version of VStation, contact Novation support directly — they will confirm compatibility and provide the appropriate installer. Given that macOS 28 (scheduled for September 2028) will remove Rosetta 2 entirely, it is worth confirming the native status now rather than waiting closer to that deadline.