[linux-audio-user] Re: Recommendations

[Loki Davison]

On 4/21/06, Ian Remmler <ian at remmler.org> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'd like to get into composition and synthesis, but I am
> completely new to this stuff.  linux-sound.org has lots of
> pointers, but since I don't have much background it's hard to
> tell what is worth looking into.  A page with example sounds or
> music from the various packages would be helpful I think.
>
> I am not interested in performance so real-time synthesis and
> instrument input are not necessary.  What I would like to be
> able to do is create "instruments" from samples and/or various
> synthesis methods (or combinations thereof).  I would like the
> ability to experiment with creating my own synthesizers as well,
> preferably using some kind of programming language.
>
> Then, I'd like to be able to compose music is some kind of
> sequencer.  A "programming language" might even be fine if the
> syntax is nice.  Real-time playback or non-real-time "rendering"
> of the music would both be fine.  Basically I want to dabble
> with the synthesis/production/composition side of things, rather
> than performing or playing instruments.
>
> Any recommendations on what I should look at would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> 	- Ian.
>


Om. It's the way to joy.  http://www.nongnu.org/om-synth/
Get cvs, dave doesn't release often enough.

Loki