In Rack parlance, the term “module” refers to the DSP implementation of a virtual Eurorack-style module, while we use the term “plugin” to indicate a collection of modules, all bundled in a folder containing one compiled file, the shared object or dynamic library. Table 4.1 resumes all the terms in the Rack jargon.
Table 4.1: Some common terms in the Rack jargon
| plugin | A collection of Eurorack-style modules implemented in a single dynamic library, developed by a single author or company. The Rack browser lists all plugins and allows you to explore all the modules contained in a plugin. Not to be confused with the term as used in the DAW and VST jargon, where it usually refers to one single virtual instrument. ... |
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