Mapping VST 2 parameters to VST 3

When a host upgrades an instance of a VST 2 plugin to its VST 3 equivalent there are defined mechanisms for upgrading the FXB data to the new instance.

What about parameters though? How should the host map stored VST 2 automation parameter indicies to the equivalent parameter ids for the new VST 3 plugin instance?

Brad

Hi,
the state persistence is described in the FAQ section in the documentation.
A plug-in has to set the VST3 parameter ID to the index of the VST2 parameter when updated to VST3. Otherwise automation is not compatible.

Cheers,
Arne

Well that makes it easy. Thanks Arne.

(although I couldn’t find any mention of this in the FAQ)

What exactly is not in the FAQ? The persistent state stuff or the parameter stuff ?