Terminology re plugins and modules

[LarsBjerregaard]

You have it right Andrew. Most people who are confused are because:

• They listened to other people who are confused.
• They have a background with DAW’s and VST plugins, where a VST plugin works like a module does in VCV Rack.

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Why do so many people call Rack plugins "packs"?

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