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VST 3 Licensing

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• VST 3 License
• Steinberg VST usage guidelines
• Which files fall under which license?
• Frequently Asked Questions: Licensing

VST 3 License

Since version 3.8 VST 3 is licensed under MIT license.

Steinberg VST usage guidelines

Trademark usage (e.g. "VST" name or logo) is optional under MIT license, but if used, must comply with Steinberg's official trademark rules.

Which files fall under which license?

Mostly all files are under MIT license, except VSTGUI and mda files which are under BSD-like license.

Frequently Asked Questions: Licensing

A few answers to some common questions.