Personal computers have become very powerful and are now quite capable of running specialized software for music production and editing. With today's VST and other software, for example, it is now possible to make pitch and durations adjustments at the computer, where previously such changes could only be made by re-recording the material.
On the other hand, it is not a simple matter to obtain and run this software, and in fact its usage has largely been limited to committed enthusiasts and to those who require it for business purposes. This is because the software is expensive to purchase and requires use of specialized techniques and operations.
Yamaha therefore has worked to develop a cloud VST approach that lets users process their music using software at the server side, making use of the available capabilities when and as needed. Users no longer need to purchase and configure the special equipment and applications that were previously required to create a production environment. Since heavy-duty processing can be left up to the server, users can now carry out high-level production even when working at home computers and portable terminals. And since users no longer need to install the types of software that require voluminous quantities of sound data, they can work on their music even from mobile PCs and mobile devices with minimal memory capacity.