What are the best reasons to use VST3 over VST2? or should I just use CLAP?

[diroxe7660]

I'd say having a fully unencumbered open source audio plugin standard that achieves feature parity with the most relevant current standards is a success in itself.

CLAP will almost certainly see widespread adoption among open source projects, smaller DAWs, and non-DAW software (streaming, audio & video players and editors, voice, sound daemons, ...).

Whether or not big company #23 backs CLAP is immaterial to its success to many millions of people and its ability to continue to thrive.

The world of audio isn't just Hans Zimmer approved DAWs.

[Urs]

Well, and if someone wanted to develop plug-ins that tap into a much larger market, then formats with closed platforms or restrictive licensing stand no chance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9pFsI9Cq9c&t=621s

-> go to 621s (10:15)

[Super Piano Hater 64]

Yeah, what CLAP plugins do you use? What DAW do you use them in? You’re making songs with them instead of VST?

Does writing one count?

I wasn't using VST in the first place, because I've never managed to establish a productive workflow in any DAW that only supports VST. I do use AU and I'm aware of its shortcomings — and switching to VST3 would fix exactly none of those.

[MitchK1989]

with bitwig, u-he, surge, and audio damage supporting CLAP going forward these days I'm running more CLAP plugins than VST plugins.

VCV rack pro just added clap support too.