vst 0.3.0

VST 2.4 API implementation in rust. Create plugins or hosts.
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//! Structures and types for interfacing with the VST 2.4 API.

use std::os::raw::c_void;
use std::sync::Arc;

use self::consts::*;
use crate::{
    editor::Editor,
    plugin::{Info, Plugin, PluginParameters},
};

/// Constant values
#[allow(missing_docs)] // For obvious constants
pub mod consts {

    pub const MAX_PRESET_NAME_LEN: usize = 24;
    pub const MAX_PARAM_STR_LEN: usize = 32;
    pub const MAX_LABEL: usize = 64;
    pub const MAX_SHORT_LABEL: usize = 8;
    pub const MAX_PRODUCT_STR_LEN: usize = 64;
    pub const MAX_VENDOR_STR_LEN: usize = 64;

    /// VST plugins are identified by a magic number. This corresponds to 0x56737450.
    pub const VST_MAGIC: i32 = ('V' as i32) << 24 | ('s' as i32) << 16 | ('t' as i32) << 8 | ('P' as i32);
}

/// `VSTPluginMain` function signature.
pub type PluginMain = fn(callback: HostCallbackProc) -> *mut AEffect;

/// Host callback function passed to plugin.
/// Can be used to query host information from plugin side.
pub type HostCallbackProc =
    extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, opcode: i32, index: i32, value: isize, ptr: *mut c_void, opt: f32) -> isize;

/// Dispatcher function used to process opcodes. Called by host.
pub type DispatcherProc =
    extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, opcode: i32, index: i32, value: isize, ptr: *mut c_void, opt: f32) -> isize;

/// Process function used to process 32 bit floating point samples. Called by host.
pub type ProcessProc =
    extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, inputs: *const *const f32, outputs: *mut *mut f32, sample_frames: i32);

/// Process function used to process 64 bit floating point samples. Called by host.
pub type ProcessProcF64 =
    extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, inputs: *const *const f64, outputs: *mut *mut f64, sample_frames: i32);

/// Callback function used to set parameter values. Called by host.
pub type SetParameterProc = extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, index: i32, parameter: f32);

/// Callback function used to get parameter values. Called by host.
pub type GetParameterProc = extern "C" fn(effect: *mut AEffect, index: i32) -> f32;

/// Used with the VST API to pass around plugin information.
#[allow(non_snake_case)]
#[repr(C)]
pub struct AEffect {
    /// Magic number. Must be `['V', 'S', 'T', 'P']`.
    pub magic: i32,

    /// Host to plug-in dispatcher.
    pub dispatcher: DispatcherProc,

    /// Accumulating process mode is deprecated in VST 2.4! Use `processReplacing` instead!
    pub _process: ProcessProc,

    /// Set value of automatable parameter.
    pub setParameter: SetParameterProc,

    /// Get value of automatable parameter.
    pub getParameter: GetParameterProc,

    /// Number of programs (Presets).
    pub numPrograms: i32,

    /// Number of parameters. All programs are assumed to have this many parameters.
    pub numParams: i32,

    /// Number of audio inputs.
    pub numInputs: i32,

    /// Number of audio outputs.
    pub numOutputs: i32,

    /// Bitmask made of values from `api::PluginFlags`.
    ///
    /// ```no_run
    /// use vst::api::PluginFlags;
    /// let flags = PluginFlags::CAN_REPLACING | PluginFlags::CAN_DOUBLE_REPLACING;
    /// // ...
    /// ```
    pub flags: i32,

    /// Reserved for host, must be 0.
    pub reserved1: isize,

    /// Reserved for host, must be 0.
    pub reserved2: isize,

    /// For algorithms which need input in the first place (Group delay or latency in samples).
    ///
    /// This value should be initially in a resume state.
    pub initialDelay: i32,

    /// Deprecated unused member.
    pub _realQualities: i32,

    /// Deprecated unused member.
    pub _offQualities: i32,

    /// Deprecated unused member.
    pub _ioRatio: f32,

    /// Void pointer usable by api to store object data.
    pub object: *mut c_void,

    /// User defined pointer.
    pub user: *mut c_void,

    /// Registered unique identifier (register it at Steinberg 3rd party support Web).
    /// This is used to identify a plug-in during save+load of preset and project.
    pub uniqueId: i32,

    /// Plug-in version (e.g. 1100 for v1.1.0.0).
    pub version: i32,

    /// Process audio samples in replacing mode.
    pub processReplacing: ProcessProc,

    /// Process double-precision audio samples in replacing mode.
    pub processReplacingF64: ProcessProcF64,

    /// Reserved for future use (please zero).
    pub future: [u8; 56],
}

impl AEffect {
    /// Return handle to Plugin object. Only works for plugins created using this library.
    /// Caller is responsible for not calling this function concurrently.
    // Suppresses warning about returning a reference to a box
    #[allow(clippy::borrowed_box)]
    pub unsafe fn get_plugin(&self) -> &mut Box<dyn Plugin> {
        //FIXME: find a way to do this without resorting to transmuting via a box
        &mut *(self.object as *mut Box<dyn Plugin>)
    }

    /// Return handle to Info object. Only works for plugins created using this library.
    pub unsafe fn get_info(&self) -> &Info {
        &(*(self.user as *mut super::PluginCache)).info
    }

    /// Return handle to PluginParameters object. Only works for plugins created using this library.
    pub unsafe fn get_params(&self) -> &Arc<dyn PluginParameters> {
        &(*(self.user as *mut super::PluginCache)).params
    }

    /// Return handle to Editor object. Only works for plugins created using this library.
    /// Caller is responsible for not calling this function concurrently.
    pub unsafe fn get_editor(&self) -> &mut Option<Box<dyn Editor>> {
        &mut (*(self.user as *mut super::PluginCache)).editor
    }

    /// Drop the Plugin object. Only works for plugins created using this library.
    pub unsafe fn drop_plugin(&mut self) {
        drop(Box::from_raw(self.object as *mut Box<dyn Plugin>));
        drop(Box::from_raw(self.user as *mut super::PluginCache));
    }
}

/// Information about a channel. Only some hosts use this information.
#[repr(C)]
pub struct ChannelProperties {
    /// Channel name.
    pub name: [u8; MAX_LABEL as usize],

    /// Flags found in `ChannelFlags`.
    pub flags: i32,

    /// Type of speaker arrangement this channel is a part of.
    pub arrangement_type: SpeakerArrangementType,

    /// Name of channel (recommended: 6 characters + delimiter).
    pub short_name: [u8; MAX_SHORT_LABEL as usize],

    /// Reserved for future use.
    pub future: [u8; 48],
}

/// Tells the host how the channels are intended to be used in the plugin. Only useful for some
/// hosts.
#[repr(i32)]
#[derive(Clone, Copy)]
pub enum SpeakerArrangementType {
    /// User defined arrangement.
    Custom = -2,
    /// Empty arrangement.
    Empty = -1,

    /// Mono.
    Mono = 0,

    /// L R
    Stereo,
    /// Ls Rs
    StereoSurround,
    /// Lc Rc
    StereoCenter,
    /// Sl Sr
    StereoSide,
    /// C Lfe
    StereoCLfe,

    /// L R C
    Cinema30,
    /// L R S
    Music30,

    /// L R C Lfe
    Cinema31,
    /// L R Lfe S
    Music31,

    /// L R C S (LCRS)
    Cinema40,
    /// L R Ls Rs (Quadro)
    Music40,

    /// L R C Lfe S (LCRS + Lfe)
    Cinema41,
    /// L R Lfe Ls Rs (Quadro + Lfe)
    Music41,

    /// L R C Ls Rs
    Surround50,
    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs
    Surround51,

    /// L R C Ls  Rs Cs
    Cinema60,
    /// L R Ls Rs  Sl Sr
    Music60,

    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Cs
    Cinema61,
    /// L R Lfe Ls Rs Sl Sr
    Music61,

    /// L R C Ls Rs Lc Rc
    Cinema70,
    /// L R C Ls Rs Sl Sr
    Music70,

    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Lc Rc
    Cinema71,
    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Sl Sr
    Music71,

    /// L R C Ls Rs Lc Rc Cs
    Cinema80,
    /// L R C Ls Rs Cs Sl Sr
    Music80,

    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Lc Rc Cs
    Cinema81,
    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Cs Sl Sr
    Music81,

    /// L R C Lfe Ls Rs Tfl Tfc Tfr Trl Trr Lfe2
    Surround102,
}

/// Used to specify whether functionality is supported.
#[allow(missing_docs)]
#[derive(PartialEq, Eq)]
pub enum Supported {
    Yes,
    Maybe,
    No,
    Custom(isize),
}

impl Supported {
    /// Create a `Supported` value from an integer if possible.
    pub fn from(val: isize) -> Option<Supported> {
        use self::Supported::*;

        match val {
            1 => Some(Yes),
            0 => Some(Maybe),
            -1 => Some(No),
            _ => None,
        }
    }
}

impl Into<isize> for Supported {
    /// Convert to integer ordinal for interop with VST api.
    fn into(self) -> isize {
        use self::Supported::*;

        match self {
            Yes => 1,
            Maybe => 0,
            No => -1,
            Custom(i) => i,
        }
    }
}

/// Denotes in which thread the host is in.
#[repr(i32)]
pub enum ProcessLevel {
    /// Unsupported by host.
    Unknown = 0,

    /// GUI thread.
    User,
    /// Audio process thread.
    Realtime,
    /// Sequence thread (MIDI, etc).
    Prefetch,
    /// Offline processing thread (therefore GUI/user thread).
    Offline,
}

/// Language that the host is using.
#[repr(i32)]
#[allow(missing_docs)]
pub enum HostLanguage {
    English = 1,
    German,
    French,
    Italian,
    Spanish,
    Japanese,
}

/// The file operation to perform.
#[repr(i32)]
pub enum FileSelectCommand {
    /// Load a file.
    Load = 0,
    /// Save a file.
    Save,
    /// Load multiple files simultaneously.
    LoadMultipleFiles,
    /// Choose a directory.
    SelectDirectory,
}

// TODO: investigate removing this.
/// Format to select files.
pub enum FileSelectType {
    /// Regular file selector.
    Regular,
}

/// File type descriptor.
#[repr(C)]
pub struct FileType {
    /// Display name of file type.
    pub name: [u8; 128],

    /// OS X file type.
    pub osx_type: [u8; 8],
    /// Windows file type.
    pub win_type: [u8; 8],
    /// Unix file type.
    pub nix_type: [u8; 8],

    /// MIME type.
    pub mime_type_1: [u8; 128],
    /// Additional MIME type.
    pub mime_type_2: [u8; 128],
}

/// File selector descriptor used in `host::OpCode::OpenFileSelector`.
#[repr(C)]
pub struct FileSelect {
    /// The type of file selection to perform.
    pub command: FileSelectCommand,
    /// The file selector to open.
    pub select_type: FileSelectType,
    /// Unknown. 0 = no creator.
    pub mac_creator: i32,
    /// Number of file types.
    pub num_types: i32,
    /// List of file types to show.
    pub file_types: *mut FileType,

    /// File selector's title.
    pub title: [u8; 1024],
    /// Initial path.
    pub initial_path: *mut u8,
    /// Used when operation returns a single path.
    pub return_path: *mut u8,
    /// Size of the path buffer in bytes.
    pub size_return_path: i32,

    /// Used when operation returns multiple paths.
    pub return_multiple_paths: *mut *mut u8,
    /// Number of paths returned.
    pub num_paths: i32,

    /// Reserved by host.
    pub reserved: isize,
    /// Reserved for future use.
    pub future: [u8; 116],
}

/// A struct which contains events.
#[repr(C)]
pub struct Events {
    /// Number of events.
    pub num_events: i32,

    /// Reserved for future use. Should be 0.
    pub _reserved: isize,

    /// Variable-length array of pointers to `api::Event` objects.
    ///
    /// The VST standard specifies a variable length array of initial size 2. If there are more
    /// than 2 elements a larger array must be stored in this structure.
    pub events: [*mut Event; 2],
}

impl Events {
    #[inline]
    pub(crate) fn events_raw(&self) -> &[*const Event] {
        use std::slice;
        unsafe {
            slice::from_raw_parts(
                &self.events[0] as *const *mut _ as *const *const _,
                self.num_events as usize,
            )
        }
    }

    #[inline]
    pub(crate) fn events_raw_mut(&mut self) -> &mut [*const SysExEvent] {
        use std::slice;
        unsafe {
            slice::from_raw_parts_mut(
                &mut self.events[0] as *mut *mut _ as *mut *const _,
                self.num_events as usize,
            )
        }
    }

    /// Use this in your impl of process_events() to process the incoming midi events.
    ///
    /// # Example
    /// ```no_run
    /// # use vst::plugin::{Info, Plugin, HostCallback};
    /// # use vst::buffer::{AudioBuffer, SendEventBuffer};
    /// # use vst::host::Host;
    /// # use vst::api;
    /// # use vst::event::{Event, MidiEvent};
    /// # struct ExamplePlugin { host: HostCallback, send_buf: SendEventBuffer }
    /// # impl Plugin for ExamplePlugin {
    /// #     fn new(host: HostCallback) -> Self { Self { host, send_buf: Default::default() } }
    /// #
    /// #     fn get_info(&self) -> Info { Default::default() }
    /// #
    /// fn process_events(&mut self, events: &api::Events) {
    ///     for e in events.events() {
    ///         match e {
    ///             Event::Midi(MidiEvent { data, .. }) => {
    ///                 // ...
    ///             }
    ///             _ => ()
    ///         }
    ///     }
    /// }
    /// # }
    /// ```
    #[inline]
    #[allow(clippy::needless_lifetimes)]
    pub fn events<'a>(&'a self) -> impl Iterator<Item = crate::event::Event<'a>> {
        self.events_raw()
            .iter()
            .map(|ptr| unsafe { crate::event::Event::from_raw_event(*ptr) })
    }
}

/// The type of event that has occurred. See `api::Event.event_type`.
#[repr(i32)]
#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug)]
pub enum EventType {
    /// Value used for uninitialized placeholder events.
    _Placeholder = 0,

    /// Midi event. See `api::MidiEvent`.
    Midi = 1,

    /// Deprecated.
    _Audio,
    /// Deprecated.
    _Video,
    /// Deprecated.
    _Parameter,
    /// Deprecated.
    _Trigger,

    /// System exclusive event. See `api::SysExEvent`.
    SysEx,
}

/// A VST event intended to be casted to a corresponding type.
///
/// The event types are not all guaranteed to be the same size,
/// so casting between them can be done
/// via `mem::transmute()` while leveraging pointers, e.g.
///
/// ```
/// # use vst::api::{Event, EventType, MidiEvent, SysExEvent};
/// # let mut event: *mut Event = &mut unsafe { std::mem::zeroed() };
/// // let event: *const Event = ...;
/// let midi_event: &MidiEvent = unsafe { std::mem::transmute(event) };
/// ```
#[repr(C)]
#[derive(Copy, Clone)]
pub struct Event {
    /// The type of event. This lets you know which event this object should be casted to.
    ///
    /// # Example
    ///
    /// ```
    /// # use vst::api::{Event, EventType, MidiEvent, SysExEvent};
    /// #
    /// # // Valid for test
    /// # let mut event: *mut Event = &mut unsafe { std::mem::zeroed() };
    /// #
    /// // let mut event: *mut Event = ...
    /// match unsafe { (*event).event_type } {
    ///     EventType::Midi => {
    ///         let midi_event: &MidiEvent = unsafe {
    ///             std::mem::transmute(event)
    ///         };
    ///
    ///         // ...
    ///     }
    ///     EventType::SysEx => {
    ///         let sys_event: &SysExEvent = unsafe {
    ///             std::mem::transmute(event)
    ///         };
    ///
    ///         // ...
    ///     }
    ///     // ...
    /// #     _ => {}
    /// }
    /// ```
    pub event_type: EventType,

    /// Size of this structure; `mem::sizeof::<Event>()`.
    pub byte_size: i32,

    /// Number of samples into the current processing block that this event occurs on.
    ///
    /// E.g. if the block size is 512 and this value is 123, the event will occur on sample
    /// `samples[123]`.
    pub delta_frames: i32,

    /// Generic flags, none defined in VST api yet.
    pub _flags: i32,

    /// The `Event` type is cast appropriately, so this acts as reserved space.
    ///
    /// The actual size of the data may vary
    ///as this type is not guaranteed to be the same size as the other event types.
    pub _reserved: [u8; 16],
}

/// A midi event.
#[repr(C)]
pub struct MidiEvent {
    /// Should be `EventType::Midi`.
    pub event_type: EventType,

    /// Size of this structure; `mem::sizeof::<MidiEvent>()`.
    pub byte_size: i32,

    /// Number of samples into the current processing block that this event occurs on.
    ///
    /// E.g. if the block size is 512 and this value is 123, the event will occur on sample
    /// `samples[123]`.
    pub delta_frames: i32,

    /// See `MidiEventFlags`.
    pub flags: i32,

    /// Length in sample frames of entire note if available, otherwise 0.
    pub note_length: i32,

    /// Offset in samples into note from start if available, otherwise 0.
    pub note_offset: i32,

    /// 1 to 3 midi bytes. TODO: Doc
    pub midi_data: [u8; 3],

    /// Reserved midi byte (0).
    pub _midi_reserved: u8,

    /// Detuning between -63 and +64 cents,
    /// for scales other than 'well-tempered'. e.g. 'microtuning'
    pub detune: i8,

    /// Note off velocity between 0 and 127.
    pub note_off_velocity: u8,

    /// Reserved for future use. Should be 0.
    pub _reserved1: u8,
    /// Reserved for future use. Should be 0.
    pub _reserved2: u8,
}

/// A midi system exclusive event.
///
/// This event only contains raw byte data, and is up to the plugin to interpret it correctly.
/// `plugin::CanDo` has a `ReceiveSysExEvent` variant which lets the host query the plugin as to
/// whether this event is supported.
#[repr(C)]
#[derive(Clone)]
pub struct SysExEvent {
    /// Should be `EventType::SysEx`.
    pub event_type: EventType,

    /// Size of this structure; `mem::sizeof::<SysExEvent>()`.
    pub byte_size: i32,

    /// Number of samples into the current processing block that this event occurs on.
    ///
    /// E.g. if the block size is 512 and this value is 123, the event will occur on sample
    /// `samples[123]`.
    pub delta_frames: i32,

    /// Generic flags, none defined in VST api yet.
    pub _flags: i32,

    /// Size of payload in bytes.
    pub data_size: i32,

    /// Reserved for future use. Should be 0.
    pub _reserved1: isize,

    /// Pointer to payload.
    pub system_data: *mut u8,

    /// Reserved for future use. Should be 0.
    pub _reserved2: isize,
}

unsafe impl Send for SysExEvent {}

#[repr(C)]
#[derive(Clone, Default, Copy)]
/// Describes the time at the start of the block currently being processed
pub struct TimeInfo {
    /// current Position in audio samples (always valid)
    pub sample_pos: f64,

    /// current Sample Rate in Hertz (always valid)
    pub sample_rate: f64,

    /// System Time in nanoseconds (10^-9 second)
    pub nanoseconds: f64,

    /// Musical Position, in Quarter Note (1.0 equals 1 Quarter Note)
    pub ppq_pos: f64,

    /// current Tempo in BPM (Beats Per Minute)
    pub tempo: f64,

    /// last Bar Start Position, in Quarter Note
    pub bar_start_pos: f64,

    /// Cycle Start (left locator), in Quarter Note
    pub cycle_start_pos: f64,

    /// Cycle End (right locator), in Quarter Note
    pub cycle_end_pos: f64,

    /// Time Signature Numerator (e.g. 3 for 3/4)
    pub time_sig_numerator: i32,

    /// Time Signature Denominator (e.g. 4 for 3/4)
    pub time_sig_denominator: i32,

    /// SMPTE offset in SMPTE subframes (bits; 1/80 of a frame).
    /// The current SMPTE position can be calculated using `sample_pos`, `sample_rate`, and `smpte_frame_rate`.
    pub smpte_offset: i32,

    /// See `SmpteFrameRate`
    pub smpte_frame_rate: SmpteFrameRate,

    /// MIDI Clock Resolution (24 Per Quarter Note), can be negative (nearest clock)
    pub samples_to_next_clock: i32,

    /// See `TimeInfoFlags`
    pub flags: i32,
}

#[repr(i32)]
#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug)]
/// SMPTE Frame Rates.
pub enum SmpteFrameRate {
    /// 24 fps
    Smpte24fps = 0,
    /// 25 fps
    Smpte25fps = 1,
    /// 29.97 fps
    Smpte2997fps = 2,
    /// 30 fps
    Smpte30fps = 3,

    /// 29.97 drop
    Smpte2997dfps = 4,
    /// 30 drop
    Smpte30dfps = 5,

    /// Film 16mm
    SmpteFilm16mm = 6,
    /// Film 35mm
    SmpteFilm35mm = 7,

    /// HDTV: 23.976 fps
    Smpte239fps = 10,
    /// HDTV: 24.976 fps
    Smpte249fps = 11,
    /// HDTV: 59.94 fps
    Smpte599fps = 12,
    /// HDTV: 60 fps
    Smpte60fps = 13,
}
impl Default for SmpteFrameRate {
    fn default() -> Self {
        SmpteFrameRate::Smpte24fps
    }
}

bitflags! {
    /// Flags for VST channels.
    pub struct ChannelFlags: i32 {
        /// Indicates channel is active. Ignored by host.
        const ACTIVE = 1;
        /// Indicates channel is first of stereo pair.
        const STEREO = 1 << 1;
        /// Use channel's specified speaker_arrangement instead of stereo flag.
        const SPEAKER = 1 << 2;
    }
}

bitflags! {
    /// Flags for VST plugins.
    pub struct PluginFlags: i32 {
        /// Plugin has an editor.
        const HAS_EDITOR = 1;
        /// Plugin can process 32 bit audio. (Mandatory in VST 2.4).
        const CAN_REPLACING = 1 << 4;
        /// Plugin preset data is handled in formatless chunks.
        const PROGRAM_CHUNKS = 1 << 5;
        /// Plugin is a synth.
        const IS_SYNTH = 1 << 8;
        /// Plugin does not produce sound when all input is silence.
        const NO_SOUND_IN_STOP = 1 << 9;
        /// Supports 64 bit audio processing.
        const CAN_DOUBLE_REPLACING = 1 << 12;
    }
}

bitflags! {
    /// Cross platform modifier key flags.
    pub struct ModifierKey: u8 {
        /// Shift key.
        const SHIFT = 1;
        /// Alt key.
        const ALT = 1 << 1;
        /// Control on mac.
        const COMMAND = 1 << 2;
        /// Command on mac, ctrl on other.
        const CONTROL = 1 << 3; // Ctrl on PC, Apple on Mac
    }
}

bitflags! {
    /// MIDI event flags.
    pub struct MidiEventFlags: i32 {
        /// This event is played live (not in playback from a sequencer track). This allows the
        /// plugin to handle these flagged events with higher priority, especially when the
        /// plugin has a big latency as per `plugin::Info::initial_delay`.
        const REALTIME_EVENT = 1;
    }
}

bitflags! {
    /// Used in the `flags` field of `TimeInfo`, and for querying the host for specific values
    pub struct TimeInfoFlags : i32 {
        /// Indicates that play, cycle or record state has changed.
        const TRANSPORT_CHANGED = 1;
        /// Set if Host sequencer is currently playing.
        const TRANSPORT_PLAYING = 1 << 1;
        /// Set if Host sequencer is in cycle mode.
        const TRANSPORT_CYCLE_ACTIVE = 1 << 2;
        /// Set if Host sequencer is in record mode.
        const TRANSPORT_RECORDING = 1 << 3;

        /// Set if automation write mode active (record parameter changes).
        const AUTOMATION_WRITING = 1 << 6;
        /// Set if automation read mode active (play parameter changes).
        const AUTOMATION_READING = 1 << 7;

        /// Set if TimeInfo::nanoseconds is valid.
        const NANOSECONDS_VALID = 1 << 8;
        /// Set if TimeInfo::ppq_pos is valid.
        const PPQ_POS_VALID = 1 << 9;
        /// Set if TimeInfo::tempo is valid.
        const TEMPO_VALID = 1 << 10;
        /// Set if TimeInfo::bar_start_pos is valid.
        const BARS_VALID = 1 << 11;
        /// Set if both TimeInfo::cycle_start_pos and VstTimeInfo::cycle_end_pos are valid.
        const CYCLE_POS_VALID = 1 << 12;
        /// Set if both TimeInfo::time_sig_numerator and TimeInfo::time_sig_denominator are valid.
        const TIME_SIG_VALID = 1 << 13;
        /// Set if both TimeInfo::smpte_offset and VstTimeInfo::smpte_frame_rate are valid.
        const SMPTE_VALID = 1 << 14;
        /// Set if TimeInfo::samples_to_next_clock is valid.
        const VST_CLOCK_VALID = 1 << 15;
    }
}

#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
    use super::super::event;
    use super::*;
    use std::mem;

    // This container is used because we have to store somewhere the events
    // that are pointed to by raw pointers in the events object. We heap allocate
    // the event so the pointer in events stays consistent when the container is moved.
    pub struct EventContainer {
        stored_event: Box<Event>,
        pub events: Events,
    }

    // A convenience method which creates an api::Events object representing a midi event.
    // This represents code that might be found in a VST host using this API.
    fn encode_midi_message_as_events(message: [u8; 3]) -> EventContainer {
        let midi_event: MidiEvent = MidiEvent {
            event_type: EventType::Midi,
            byte_size: mem::size_of::<MidiEvent>() as i32,
            delta_frames: 0,
            flags: 0,
            note_length: 0,
            note_offset: 0,
            midi_data: [message[0], message[1], message[2]],
            _midi_reserved: 0,
            detune: 0,
            note_off_velocity: 0,
            _reserved1: 0,
            _reserved2: 0,
        };
        let mut event: Event = unsafe { std::mem::transmute(midi_event) };
        event.event_type = EventType::Midi;

        let events = Events {
            num_events: 1,
            _reserved: 0,
            events: [&mut event, &mut event], // Second one is a dummy
        };
        let mut ec = EventContainer {
            stored_event: Box::new(event),
            events,
        };
        ec.events.events[0] = &mut *(ec.stored_event); // Overwrite ptrs, since we moved the event into ec
        ec
    }

    #[test]
    fn encode_and_decode_gives_back_original_message() {
        let message: [u8; 3] = [35, 16, 22];
        let encoded = encode_midi_message_as_events(message);
        assert_eq!(encoded.events.num_events, 1);
        assert_eq!(encoded.events.events.len(), 2);
        let e_vec: Vec<event::Event> = encoded.events.events().collect();
        assert_eq!(e_vec.len(), 1);

        match e_vec[0] {
            event::Event::Midi(event::MidiEvent { data, .. }) => {
                assert_eq!(data, message);
            }
            _ => {
                panic!("Not a midi event!");
            }
        };
    }

    // This is a regression test for a bug fixed in PR #93
    // We check here that calling events() on an api::Events object
    // does not mutate the underlying events.
    #[test]
    fn message_survives_calling_events() {
        let message: [u8; 3] = [35, 16, 22];
        let encoded = encode_midi_message_as_events(message);

        for e in encoded.events.events() {
            match e {
                event::Event::Midi(event::MidiEvent { data, .. }) => {
                    assert_eq!(data, message);
                }
                _ => {
                    panic!("Not a midi event!");
                }
            }
        }

        for e in encoded.events.events() {
            match e {
                event::Event::Midi(event::MidiEvent { data, .. }) => {
                    assert_eq!(data, message);
                }
                _ => {
                    panic!("Not a midi event!"); // FAILS here!
                }
            }
        }
    }
}