Version 5 [On tablets] and 8 [On desktops]
Might skip 9 depending on how that goes.

Kong uses the piano roll or other sequencing modules.
Not sure how I'd go about using a kong wired to a redrum, then... routing that to the matrix.
Might have to make a combi if I get that down pat.

It still works, and I doubt they have stopped supporting it since so many use it. Then there's also plogue bidule, vsthost & savihost on top of those other options there are already enough methods to get that vst fix it's not necessary to build a native vst bridge. Protools and ignite have the same ...

Rewire.
Advanced midi module that's stuck to reason.
Loopmidi.
EMI.

Also comparing stock sounds to custom setups & thirdparty is not a good idea either.
Image line even stepped in to make a vsthost specifcally for propellerhead called minihost.