[linux-audio-user] Non-graphical synthesiser solution?

[Bill Allen]

S. Massy wrote:

>Hi there,
>
>I am toying with the idea to re-start playing with digital synthesis
>once again (haven't done so in a while now). Judging by the number of
>synth packages in the Debian archive, there is more than a few out
>there; however, most of them (bristol, ams, etc.) seem to be
>GUI-controlled (and hence require an x-server), which is not very
>practical for me. I can think of a few ways to rig up a modular synth
>with, say, ecasound, jack, and aconnect, but I was wondering if there is
>any programme, package, or idea already out there to make this easier. I
>also started playing with SuperCollider today, but language-driven
>synthesis are, by necessity, more of a long-term endavour, and, right
>now, I'm looking for more of a modular synth solution, especially
>LADSPA-driven. Any idea?
>
>Thanks,
>S.M.
>  
>
Alsa Modular Synth is normally controlled by gui, but can be invoked 
with --nogui when you want to script it up.

Regards,
Bill