Zweeger's FAQ

What Java version is required ?

Zweeger is written in Java and required therefore that a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is installed on your computer. The required version is 1.6.0 or higher. If not already installed, you can download it on the java download page.

Why isn't it sexy ?

Java is not the sexiest way to design Graphical User Interfaces, although it is possible. Well, I guess, it is a question of available time...

Plugin - The plugin doesn't display well or crashes the host

Zweeger uses jVSTwRapper, and in some rare cases the host doesnt display the GUIs correctly. On Window, Reaper is such case. On Mac, it seems to occur more often.

There is a workaround: find the "zweeger.ini" file (on Mac, the "zweeger.jnlib.ini" file) and locate the string "AttachToNativeWindow". Set it to 0 and should work better.

Plugin - After a transport bar Stop, the plugin windows is not modifiable

While playing, Zweeger switches to an unmodifiable state to avoid treatment problems and clics. When it receives a "Stop" message from the host, it switches back to a modifiable state. Most VST hosts do not send this messages in some circumpstancies and Zweeger keeps believing it is playing. To force it back to the modifiable state, you can click the little "playing" word in the left-lower corner. This will do the trick.

Plugin - Is there an AU version for Mac ?

Recent reports with the latests version of th jVSTwRapper indicate some stability problems with the AU wrapper (VSTAU) on Mac OSX, especially with MIDI functionality. So I haven't included the AU version of the tool. However, if you feel yourself a beta-tester nerve, feel free to generate it (using VSTAU) and reports your experiences on the jVSTwRapper foruls

With jVSTwRapper there is a possibility to port any VST plugin to an AU plugin.

Plugin - Is there a LADSPA version for Linux ?

The LADSPA specification is very basic, it therefore only covers effect plugins (no synthesizers possible) and also lacks support of customs GUIs, and Zweeger definitely needs its nice user interface !

Plugin - Where can I find information about jVSTwrapper ?

On the jVSTwRapper site at Sourceforge.net.