From 924a340a56dc0bbb7ae7df6d6c6021e3e7ab59ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: falkTX Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:34:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme Signed-off-by: falkTX --- README.md | 19 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c05ea62..08da86a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -82,19 +82,16 @@ Plugin type is set as regular "effect". ### Mini -This is a special variant with a very small, hand-picked module selection and limited IO (2 audio ports plus 5 CV). - -There are 2 main reasons for this variant to exist: -1. make it easier for users new to the modular world to get a working setup, by only having some of the best possible modules available to choose from -2. hand-pick modules that are simple enough to work reliably in a remote setup +This is a special variant with a very small, hand-picked module selection and limited IO (2 audio ports plus 5 CV). +It only exists as LV2 and Standalone plugin. For now the list of selected modules is quite small, intentionally. We will add a few more as the need appears. All included modules support polyphony, reducing confusion for new users not yet used to mono vs poly approach in Rack/Cardinal. -The 2nd reason (only having simple modules) is needed in order to support DSP/UI separation. -Having this in place means we can run the DSP on a different machine than the UI. -This is particularly interesting for running Cardinal on embed systems, being controlled remotely via a web browser or a native desktop application. -Already doable with LV2 from 23.02 onwards, later on this will be made possible on standalone too. +The main reason for this variant to exist is being able to support DSP/UI separation, which is only possible with more simple modules. +The DSP/UI separation means we can run the DSP on a different machine than the UI. +This is particularly interesting for running Cardinal on embed systems, being controlled remotely via a web browser or a native desktop application. +Such setup is already in use in [Cardinal Mini for MOD Audio](https://forum.mod.audio/t/distrho-cardinal-mini/9262/). ## Screenshots @@ -200,7 +197,7 @@ Additionally Cardinal provides its own modules for DAW/Host automation, time pos ### Adding modules -Install new modules on a Cardinal build is not possible, but we can add new modules to the build. +Installing new modules on a Cardinal build is not possible, but we can integrate existing open-source modules to be part of Cardinal. Details on this are available [here](https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal/discussions/28). Also check [this wiki page](https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal/wiki/Possible-modules-to-include) where we discuss possible modules to include. @@ -276,4 +273,4 @@ An overview of the included code and linked submodules can be seen [here](docs/L ## Community chat Currently we are all on #cardinal IRC room in irc.libera.chat server. -Come join us in your favorite IRC client or through a Matrix bridge. +Come join us in your favorite IRC client.