Need Help Structuring My Sample-Based VST (3-Sampler Instrument)

[ILIAM]

Hey everyone,

I’m almost done with my new project — a sample-based VST with 3 individual samplers. Everything works as expected, but I’m now at the stage where I need to merge and structure everything properly.

Here’s how it’s currently set up:

• Each Sampler (1–3) includes:
• Gain, Pan, Pitch (linked to an LFO), and Width controls
• A full ADSR envelope section
• A Sample selector dropdown
• Individual Send Delay and Send Reverb knobs
• A Bypass switch for turning the sampler off

On the Master Chain:

• A few global FX modules (EQ, Compressor, Glide, etc.)

Now here’s where I’m stuck —
Should I give each sampler its own Filter Envelope, or would it be better to place everything inside a single container and just use one shared Filter Envelope for all three samplers?

Thanks

[d.healey]

@ILIAM said in Need Help Structuring My Sample-Based VST (3-Sampler Instrument):

Should I give each sampler its own Filter Envelope, or would it be better to place everything inside a single container and just use one shared Filter Envelope for all three samplers

If you want all samplers to be affected by it then use a container, if you need individual control then go with the separate option.

[ILIAM]

@d-healey Also, I could add a Link button somewhere on the UI to link all the amps together. What do you think?

[d.healey]

@ILIAM Yeah that could work, it's really up to you, there is no one size fits all solution here. Just go with what you think your project needs.