diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9efde38..6ea7ff7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -79,6 +79,22 @@ Plugin type is set as "instrument". This variant provides 2 audio inputs and outputs, but no CV ports. 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 + +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. + ## Screenshots