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Cardinal

The VCV Rack modular environment packaged as a plugin, with a large bundle of modules, so you can patch a whole modular system inside your DAW.

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Why try it

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A good fit for

People who want to patch a virtual modular system inside a DAW.

How it works

Cardinal packages the VCV Rack environment with a bundle of modules. It is a useful starting point if you want modular patching in plugin form.

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