Steinberg VST Live 3

Steinberg has today announced the immediate availability of VST Live 3, which adds real-time video processing, improved DMX control, a new monitor mixer, and other new features to help deliver even better, more memorable live performances. With VST Live 3, everything needed for a truly engaging live production - sound, lighting, video, and streaming - comes together in one powerful, easy-to-use environment. It’s the next big step toward a truly all-in-one live solution.

For a performance to really grab the attention, video is now as important as sound and lighting - whether that’s closer views of what’s happening on stage, for live streaming or capturing the show for later post-production and sharing highlights on social media. Able to process as many real-time or playback video sources as the system can handle, the integrated Video Director function and dedicated video automation track programs exactly when each camera or playback switch takes place. VST Live will then handle it all during the show.

Live video in VST Live 3 is further enhanced with a direct OBS connection, which allows easy live streaming of multi-camera content. With pre-programmed changes always in sync with the performance and no need for a footswitch or video operator to switch cameras, the sole focus can be on the content and presentation, safe in the knowledge that the online audience will always enjoy the best angles. The free MixKey streaming software by Steinberg is recommended to improve audio setup and quality further. Positioned between VST Live 3 and OBS, MixKey automatically adjusts streaming audio levels.

Delivering the best performance is assisted by a brand-new Monitor Mixer for instant switching between monitor mixes. Whether using in-ear monitoring (IEM) or stage wedges, VST Live users are always in control of what’s heard while performing. DMX control has been improved in VST Live 3. Now accessible directly in the mixer - with dedicated faders for intensity, mute, and solo - DMX programming is now in the same place as control for the sound production.

Individual lyric and chord tracks mean every performer can now have their own, dedicated display. Lead singers can see the full lyric, backing vocalists only see the choruses, and musicians see their chord tracks displayed. It means every performer only sees what they need to see, allowing each to concentrate fully on their own part. Enhanced sounds and rhythms VST Live 3 now includes the powerful Flux and Trip VST synths, as well as the Groove Agent SE VST drum plug-in. Shared modules now allow loaded module instances to be used throughout a project, removing the need to create them for each song. Other improvements include input channels now being visible in the mixer, enhanced in-app help, and multi-language support - all dedicated to making live production easier.

Head of Pro Audio, Timo Wildenhain, commented: “VST Live is evolving to ensure any artist can deliver the kind of no compromise audio and visual production for today’s live and online audiences’ demands. VST Live 3 is a big step forward, bringing important improvements for both audiences and artists, while the intuitive ease of use at the heart of VST Live ensures the focus is always completely on the performance.”

VST Live 3 is available through the Steinberg Online Shop for 149 euros or 149.99 US dollars. Updates from previous versions of VST Live are exclusively available through the Steinberg Online Shop. Customers who have activated VST Live 2 or earlier versions from November 12, 2025, are eligible for a free, downloadable grace period update to VST Live 3.

Key Features

• Real-time video direction and automation for live and streamed content
• Direct connection to OBS makes streamed multi-camera content simple
• Monitor Mixer ensures performers always hear what they need
• Enhanced DMX control brings lighting and sound control together
• Individual lyric and chord tracks - performers only see what they need to see
• Powerful Flux and Trip VST synths
• Enhanced rhythms with Groove Agent SE
• Faster operation with shared modules and input channels in the mixer
• Enhanced in-app help and multi-language support

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