PD-RS Synth

A VST3 synthesizer plugin that integrates Pure Data patches as synthesizer modules. Based on the PlugData runtime system for embedded Pd patches in VST3 format.

⚠️ WORK IN PROGRESS - Active Development

Current Status & Recent Updates

✅ Completed Features

• VST3 Framework: Basic plugin structure and VST3 compatibility
• PlugData Integration: Pure Data runtime integration for patch execution
• OSC Communication: Open Sound Control support for parameter communication

🔄 In Development

• Extended Pd Library: Custom objects for bio-signal processing
• Real-time Performance: Slive performance with Pd patches
• Visual Programming: Integration with Pd's visual patching interface

🚧 Known Issues

• VST3 Implementation: Plugin interface and parameter handling incomplete
• PlugData Integration: Full Pd patch compatibility needs verification
• Performance Optimization: Real-time Pd execution optimization required
• Host Compatibility: Testing with major DAWs (Ableton, Logic, etc.)

📈 Next Development Phase

1. Complete VST3 Interface: Finish plugin parameter and MIDI handling
2. Full PlugData Integration: Implement complete Pd patch loading and execution
3. Performance Optimization: Ensure sub-10ms latency for Pd patch execution
4. DAW Integration Testing: Verify compatibility with major hosts

Features

• VST3 plugin framework
• Pure Data integration via PlugData runtime
• OSC communication support
• Modular synthesizer architecture

Building

cargo build --release

Usage

This plugin allows you to load and run Pure Data patches within a VST3 host environment, providing a bridge between the visual programming paradigm of Pure Data and professional audio production workflows.

License

MIT