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  1. Calf is a pack of audio plugins - effects and instruments, currently in
  2. development. The goal is to create a set of plugins using decent algorithms
  3. and parameter settings, available in a form which is compatible with as many
  4. open source applications as possible.
  5. How to use Calf plugins:
  6. * LADSPA plugins
  7. Calf is installed as calf.so library in your LADSPA directory (typically
  8. /usr/lib/ladspa). It means that typical LADSPA host should be able to find
  9. Calf's plugins.
  10. * DSSI plugins
  11. Calf .so module is also installed in your DSSI plugin directory, which means
  12. your DSSI host (like jack-dssi-host or rosegarden) should find it and
  13. include its plugins in the plugin list.
  14. * JACK client application
  15. You can also use Calf plugins as separate applications, connecting to other
  16. applications using JACK Audio Connection Kit (version 0.103 or newer is
  17. required). To run the client, type:
  18. calfjackhost monosynth !
  19. (! means "connect", last "!" means "connect to output")
  20. Other examples:
  21. calfjackhost monosynth ! vintagedelay ! flanger !
  22. (runs monosynth into vintagedelay and vintagedelay into flanger, then to
  23. output)
  24. calfjackhost ! reverb !
  25. (takes signal from system:capture_1 and _2, puts it through reverb, and then
  26. sends to system:playback_1 and _2)
  27. You can also change client name or input/output port names with command-line
  28. options (type calfjackhost --help). Use qjackctl, patchage or jack_connect
  29. to connect the Calf JACK client to your sound card or other applications, if
  30. "!" is inadequate for any reason (if I didn't explain it properly, or if it
  31. doesn't provide the connectivity options needed).
  32. Keep in mind this project is in the early development phase. It is usable
  33. for certain purposes, but drop me a note if you need something.