![]() ![]() It’s just that they cater to different crowds, in practice. Not that they’re better than the VCV approach to Rack, of course. Yet an effect of their own design philosophies is that it’s reasonably easy to prototype interesting musical systems through either of them. Both allow for encapsulation and layers of abstraction. ![]() Reaktor and Max have very different approaches to Rack’s. But Rack fans sound like they’re more interested in pushing things in crazy directions than running efficiently on a low-cost machine. ZMORS VS AUDULUS MODThe Pi3 is perfectly capable of doing really cool stuff with audio, for instance through the Blokas Pisound (and particularly MODEP, the MOD Emulation for Pisound). But the platform is closer to an engineer’s dream of controlling everything than an educator’s idea about ways to enhance anyone’s approach to technology. People may dream of running this on a Single Board Computer like the Raspberry Pi (and some people have attempted to do just that). Pretty much the opposite of systems design. Instead of optimizing the whole system, it’s more about throwing additional resources at every “problem”. It also sounds like this design philosophy is also part of the reason for the performance issues. They’re about doing unusual things with unusual means. But the resources aren’t mostly about learning things together. It also makes it harder for people with simple needs to appropriate the platform, making it their own. You can now control a VST using virtual CV running from an internal sequencer and a Turing machine? Cool! With blinking lights aplenty? Awesome! ZMORS VS AUDULUS PATCHThe overall design philosophy is about displaying all the modules in a dizzying array, with all those patch cables running everywhere. So, loads of videos showcasing people’s patching prowess, lots of generative musicking, plenty of evocative pieces, something of a gamer’s desire to push a system to its limits… It’s like the mechanic’s side of the electronic music scene. The connections to the Eurorack world are very strong and those who like one ‘rack are likely to enjoy the other. This includes many different modules (both Open Source and commercial) along with countless patches. Rack advocates are very enthusiastic and they’ve been able to very quickly produce a huge number of things around the platform. Especially if Andrew and the gang find a way to optimize everything. It might eventually lead to broader appeal. The recent additions do a lot to connect Rack with the DAW world (through the bridge and plugin host). ![]() The right input is normalized to the left input, so mono audio can be mapped to both stereo channels.Īs with other modular platforms with a strong community, it’s been an interesting project to follow. Host-FX (VST effect host) – For hosting VST effects, processors, and pedals.Polyphony may be achieved by “strumming” a polyphonic VST instrument by quickly playing multiple notes with a long release time. Only monophonic playing is supported at this time. This note is held until the gate falls to 0V. When the gate voltages rises, a MIDI note is triggered according to the current 1V/oct signal, rounded to the nearest note. Host includes 1V/oct pitch CV and gate inputs. Host (VST instrument host) – For hosting VST instruments, synthesizers, samplers, and sound generators.Both modules include stereo audio outputs and 16 parameter inputs. The VCV Host plugin includes two modules, one for instruments and one for effects. ZMORS VS AUDULUS SOFTWARECreators of the open source, cross-platform software modular synthesizer platform VCV Rack have introduced Host, a premium module that lets you use your VST plugins within your modular patches. ![]()
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