Hi Frank
Have you thought about using Kore 2 for your VST Host? (2.1 is now out which gives even more control)
http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/kore-2/

You can also get it without the hardware controller.
http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/kore-2-software-edition/
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