How can I use VST instruments?

I have some VST instruments I would like to use on Ubuntu. How do I get them to work? What host applications are available?

Running VST Plugins on Ubuntu Linux by Building Ardour with VST Support. A complete step by step tutorial is here

http://noisyheron.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/running-vst-plugins-on-ubuntu-linux-by-building-ardour-with-vst-support/

and one more, LMMS tutorial on where to get VST instruments or effects and how to add them.

http://brycecoulson.com/tutorials/vstinstruments/.

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