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VST Instruments
VST instruments are software synthesizers or other sound sources that are included with Cubase. They are played internally via MIDI. You can add effects or EQ to VST instruments.
Playing Back VST Instruments
After you have added a VST instrument and selected a sound, you can play back the VST instrument using the instrument or MIDI track in your project.

Playing Back VST Instruments

After you have added a VST instrument and selected a sound, you can play back the VST instrument using the instrument or MIDI track in your project.

Procedure

In the track list, activate Monitor for the track with the loaded VST instrument.
Press one or more keys on your MIDI keyboard or use the On-Screen Keyboard.

The corresponding sounds are triggered on your VST instrument.
Select Studio > MixConsole to open the MixConsole, and adjust the sound, add EQ or effects, assign another output routing, etc.