Retromulator

It's not a stripped down version. It's a different concept and allows an easier operation for a preset based workflow. No automation, no skins and lack of a UHe signed browser for preset management (that's also open source). The job done by TUS is titanic, but even their job was based on open sourced code.
Let's see where does this concept goes... and keep the heat away.

Thanks for the comment. You can automate parameters via MIDI CC using the machine core settings.

For example, sending CC #74 to the Nord Lead 2X core controls filter cutoff. SysEx will also work.

Full list at https://midi.guide/d/nord/lead-rack-2x/