If I want to use this in Vegas, do I select "DirectX" when doing the installation?

I installed both Direct X and VST. Both work within Vegas.

I must be having a senior moment, so I apologize for asking this. I know what DirectX is and how it works within Vegas and Sound Forge, but what is VST? I was not aware of any such thing that works with Vegas.

Like DirectX, VST is a plug-in interface. Steinberg invented it, which explains why Steinberg's competitors resisted providing support for it. But now many/most do.
I have not found VST to have advantages/disadvantages over DirectX. If anyone here can mention any, I'm all ears.

I installed both versions of RX, probably just because I can. I still sometimes use an ancient version of Cool Edit, so the DirectX version does need to be there.

Many thanks. That helps a lot.

VTS is effectively just an alternative to DX. Personally, I go with VST everytime (I find it works more efficiently) - but it really does depend on your host to what you need.

In short:
Cubase / Nuendo = VST
Sonar = DX
ProTools = RTAS
Logic = AU
Vegas / SF= VST/DX

Brian of Izotope Support provided two responses recently

1. About installing the latest update:

“Yes, you can use RX as standalone as well as a plug-in for Vegas.
If you are unsure which plug-in formats are supported in your host application it would be safe to install ALL plug-in formats available. The files are not very large and will not cause any compatibility problems. Most customers choose to do a full install.”

2. About multiple installations of RX with only one serial #, or License. I asked about installing on both my laptop & my desktop. They seem to have a policy quite similar to Sony Creative Software:

“It is ok to install and authorize RX on both machines and there
are no fees for this process. Simply reinstall RX on the second machine and follow the same steps to authorize as you did on the first machine. It's that easy.”


When installing the VST files, you can go to Options, Preferences, VST Plugins, to find primary default location where your machine expects them to be.

Tinle

The files are not very large and will not cause any compatibility problems. Most customers choose to do a full install.That's very interesting and was actually the reason I asked the question. I must have mis-read the installation screen, because it looked like each plug-in installation was as big as the standalone app, and I always hesitate adding any more than I need. Next time I upgrade, I'll look more closely. Right now. the standalone works fine for me, but obviously in some situations the plug-in would save a lot of time.

Boy, am I impressed (once again) with the noise reduction. Background hiss on an old linear sound track from a 1980s VHS tape is totally gone, but without any flanging or echo, which the Sound Forge noise reduction almost always leaves behind, even in mode 3.

Everyone who does any audio restoration must purchase this product!!

"Everyone who does any audio restoration

I absolutely agree. It's miracle software at its finest.

John - don't worry about the size form the installation screen - it doesn't quite add up correctly anyway (it's less than it states)

Can I download a demo version?