Yes, but even though VST can be considered a 'standard', the files are not exactly the same for different operating systems. I mentioned Reaktor because the same ensemble (.ens file) can be used in any operating system. This changes are handled on the platform that runs the plug-in itself, leaving the plug-ins out of that equation. Such a move would be more then welcome - as it would allow developers to focus on what's important.
I think the only product that has a good enough excuse to have its own plug-in format is Reason - since there's a clear advantage in making the plug-ins compatible with the rest of the rack. Apple clearly has some very aggressive way of making their users pay for dedicated support for their products. That's precisely what I'm saying: I feel evolution is somehow halted by this greedy companies making things different for their own interests that many times collide with those of the users.
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