Compile plugins to single file

[Nintorac]

Is it possible to compile plugins to a single file for distribution?

I would like to distribute a plugin to end users. Specifically I have written an ML model that can generate syx messages. The model takes as input 8 parameters that then generate a full DX7 patch. Currently I have written a website to generate cartridges but being able to control the patch in real time is much more fun.

I think I would need to do the following steps:

• write a pd external to receive the 8 parameters and generate the syx file
• create the front end in pd and compile into single file vst, lv2, au etc.
• distribute single file without requiring users to know anything about PD

Is this a valid use case for Camomile and if so do you have any pointers or pitfalls?

[pierreguillot]

Hello,

• If you write a Pd external, you will have to compile a specific version of Camomile directly with the external - see https://github.com/pierreguillot/Camomile/issues/138 for further information. If you can use vanilla objects it will be simpler.
• Depending on the OS and the format, the plugins are dynamic libraries or bundles. On macOS, the Pd patchs will be embedded in the bundles (.vst, .vst3, *.component, etc.), on Windows you can share a folder (or the vst3 bundle) containing the Pd patches next to the plugin dll.
• Whatever the OS, the user can directly use the plugin without knowing anything about Pd.

[Nintorac]

Ok, awesome. Thanks for the tips!