What is VST Collaboration?
VST Collaboration is a VST3 plugin that lets you share project files directly inside your DAW. No more emailing stems or switching between apps — everything happens right where your music is. Open the plugin, upload your files, and collaborate with your team.
How It Works
Sign in with Google, GitHub, Microsoft or Discord. Your files are encrypted and stored securely in the cloud. Invite collaborators to your projects, and everyone sees the same file tree inside their DAW.
Share files instantly with QuickShare links — anyone with the link can download (or upload) without installing the plugin.
Infrastructure
Your files are stored across three datacenter regions — Europe, United States, and Southeast Asia. When you create your account, you are automatically assigned to the nearest region for the fastest uploads and downloads.
Features
- Files — Upload, download, and organise files in your Personal and Shared storage. Drag and drop files or right-click for more options.
- Audio Preview — Play back WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, and OGG files directly in the plugin. Click to play, click to stop. Compare different versions of the same file side by side.
- Comments & Version History — Every file keeps up to 2–5 versions (depending on plan). Leave comments on any version — point out what changed, what works, or what needs another take. Feedback stays attached to the file, not buried in a chat.
- QuickShare — Create a temporary web link to your folders. Anyone with the link can download files via webpage, or also upload if given read-write permissions.
- Projects — Create a project and invite collaborators by email. Members can upload and download files in the shared project folder.
- Encryption — Files in your Personal storage and Project folders are encrypted on your device before upload and decrypted only when you download them. QuickShare files are not encrypted, since recipients access them via a web link without an account.
Plans
- Free — 200 MB storage, 1 project, 1 collaborator, 1 QuickShare (15 min links), 2 versions per file, 10 comments per file
- Starter — 5 GB storage, 10 projects, 5 collaborators, 10 QuickShares (1 hour links), 3 versions per file, 30 comments per file
- Pro — 25 GB storage, unlimited projects, 10 collaborators, unlimited QuickShares (2 hour links), 5 versions per file, unlimited comments
Supported DAWs
Any DAW with VST3 support.
Current Status
VST Collaboration is fully functional and actively developed. Your feedback helps us prioritize what comes next.
Licenses & Credits
VST Collaboration is built with the following open-source and third-party technologies:
- JUCE by JUCE (Focusrite Group) — GPLv3 / Commercial
- VST3 SDK by Steinberg Media Technologies — GPLv3 / Proprietary
- Azure SDK for C++ by Microsoft — MIT License
- OpenSSL by The OpenSSL Project — Apache 2.0
- Azure Functions by Microsoft — backend infrastructure
- PostgreSQL by The PostgreSQL Global Development Group — PostgreSQL License
Account Deletion
You can delete your account from the Account tab inside the plugin. Deleting your account permanently removes all your data, including uploaded files, projects, and collaborator links. This action cannot be undone.
Feedback
Found a bug or have a feature request? Report it on GitHub.
Or email support@punkq.com.