Do VST plugins down sample in Foobar 2000?

2020-11-19 09:09:58

First post for me I Searched on this thread and the 3rd party plugin thread on 'sample' but did not bumbed into this topic. I am playing DXD files (24 bit / 352kHz) and use an equalizer VST plugin - VST Kjaerhus Audio Golden Equalizer GEQ-7 - that handles sample rates up to 192 kHz. When I play a DXD file and have this plugin activated in the DSP manager, my DAC - Chord electronics MOJO - still shows it receives a 352kHz data stream. This is remarkable there the plugin only supports up to 192kHz  Could some one please explain me what happens in Foobar?

Re: Do VST plugins down sample in Foobar 2000?

Reply #1 – 2020-11-19 13:50:22

Not sure about the sample rates, but there are much better free EQ plugins available these days, and the guy behind Kjaerhus is a convicted paedophile currently doing time:
https://www.bt.dk/krimi/sexmonstret-doemt-i-uhyggelig-paedofilisag-slipper-med-seks-aars-faengsel

A couple of other good options for graphic style EQs, both free:
https://www.voxengo.com/product/overtonegeq/
https://www.voxengo.com/product/marvelgeq/

And an excellent free parametric EQ:
https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-vos-slickeq/

Re: Do VST plugins down sample in Foobar 2000?

Reply #2 – 2020-11-19 15:08:52

Thanks so much for the suggested free eq plugins. The parametric one I already use for my own recordings.