Carla/data/linux/README

# ---  README for Carla - Linux build ---

What is Carla?
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Carla is a fully-featured audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats.<br>
It's open source and licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or later.

Features
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* LADSPA, DSSI, LV2 and VST plugin formats
* GIG, SF2 and SFZ sound banks
* Internal audio and midi file player
* Automation of plugin parameters via MIDI CC
* Full OSC control
* Rack and Patchbay engine modes, plus Single and Multi-Client if using JACK
* Native audio drivers (ALSA, DirectSound, CoreAudio) and low-latency (ASIO and JACK)

In experimental phase / work in progress:
* Export any Carla loadable plugin or sound bank as an LV2 plugin
* Plugin bridge support (such as running 32bit plugins on a 64bit Carla, or Windows plugins on Linux)
* Run JACK applications as audio plugins
* Transport controls, sync with JACK Transport or Ableton Link

Carla is also available as an LV2 and VST plugin for Linux.

For a complete and updated description of Carla, please check:
http://kxstudio.linuxaudio.org/carla