From 9d6babd72224725eb276f2b4edcb43c464b11a74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Dominic DiTaranto <me@domdit.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2026 21:20:57 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] readme install

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 README.md | 13 +++++++++++--
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 ## Installation Guide
 
-PIP: `pipx install atonatui`
-ARCH: `yay -S python-atonatui`
+### Prerequisites
+`atonatui` requires the **FluidSynth** audio engine to be installed on your system:
+- **Arch Linux:** `sudo pacman -S fluidsynth`
+- **Ubuntu/Debian:** `sudo apt install fluidsynth`
+- **macOS (Homebrew):** `brew install fluidsynth`
+- **Windows:** Download the binaries and add them to your system PATH.
+
+### Installation
+```bash
+pipx install atonatui
+```
 
 ## Main Page