And they finally got VST implemented correctly in the 16th version of their flagship, but even now, some plugs don't work like they should.
Not to mention the complete lack of true routing and true sidechaining.
All of these are critical to the long-haired, hetero, smelly, grungy, indie-pop, real instrument wielding, dj-hating artist!
(note, I like both the indies and the meteros)