dlab recently released Audio Plugin Generator, a prototyping tool for audio algorithms, allowing you to create VST plugins within minutes.

Plugins are generated in an automated process from Simulink models, which enables DSP engineers to develop algorithms using a clean and easily understandable representation. The generated VST plugins give access to parameters and signals of the underlying model. This means that parameters can be tuned in real-time and signals can be analyzed graphically. Furthermore, signals can be logged to a file, which can be used for offline analysis and easy creation of test cases.

APG is available for Windows XP and costs 1000 CHF (Swiss francs) for the Full version. A limited 1 input / 1 output free version is available.

Requirements:

• MATLAB (32 bit R2009a or newer, 64 bit 2010b or newer) with Simulink and DSP System Toolbox.
• Real-Time Workshop or Simulink Coder.
• Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 or Visual Studio Express.
• VST Plugin host.