Estudio 528 launches Subtitle Viewer VST3 for voice recording

A tiny Windows plugin turns DAWs into synced script readers, killing alt-tabs and timing drift during voice work.

What this plugin does

• Estudio 528 drops Subtitle Viewer as a VST3.
• It mirrors subtitle text against the DAW playhead.
• The DAW doubles as a script reader.

Who actually needs this

• Voice actors reading long scripts live.
• Dubbing teams chasing tight sync.
• Podcasters and audiobook narrators juggling takes.

Subtitle handling basics

• Reads SRT and VTT subtitle files.
• Text advances automatically with playback.
• Context lines help anticipate upcoming reads.

On-screen reading setup

• A pop-out reader stays above other windows.
• The window moves freely across displays.
• Visual settings bend to personal taste.

Session marking tools

• Buttons flag clean takes or retries instantly.
• Markers export cleanly to CSV files.
• Notes stay aligned with the timeline.

Language and pacing aids

• Interface ships in several major languages.
• A CPS meter tracks reading speed.
• Timing feedback helps narration flow.

System and DAW reach

• Runs on Windows 10 and 11.
• Works inside most VST3-friendly DAWs.
• Storage use stays basically invisible.

Demo limits and cost

• Free demo caps reading at three timeline minutes.
• Paid version lifts all limits permanently.
• Lifetime access costs 9.99 EUR or USD.