Consortium January 2007

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RE: [linux-audio-user] sites at linuxaudio.org

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

> Please don't get me wrong here, I do appreciate the linuxaudio.org > effort, and all the work you (and maybe others) are putting into it. > > My emotions indicate that I want to help, but my brain keeps on telling > me that freebob already takes too much time. I guess these sort of > things should be done by LAU's rather than LAD's (not that LAD's aren't > LAU's), but they might be a little to busy making music... something > that I'd like to do a little more. I think everyone here who knows Linux audio knows the significance of your contributions and I am not even suggesting that you personally should implement these changes on the lao site (although greater involvement in day-to-day discussion/feedback would be certainly appreciated as it should not be much more overhead than what your today's posts on LAU lists were). However, there were certainly more polite ways of expressing your suggestions for improvements, such as the one included from your latest e-mail below. The irony is that while this is being piped to the LAU lists, I do not see any users raising their hands to help either... > I suggest a link "Portal" under the "Contact" link at the left of > linuxaudio.org. That can be done. However, there should be a way for all sites to share the same format/cross-linking info, otherwise the effect of the suggested alteration will be rather minimal. In other words, it will be only a matter of time before someone else asks the same question on LAU/LAD lists... Best wishes, Ico

17 years, 9 months

RE: [linux-audio-user] sites at linuxaudio.org

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

While I agree that linuxaudio.org sites could benefit from a sidebar or some other common tool that binds them more together, I honestly do not see such a thing happening until: 1) community gets more involved, even if that means simple feedback/communication on the consortium list (i.e. recently we posted final proposed version of the CD cover and got no feedback whatsoever--whether due to apathy, disinterest, or something else, I am not sure, needless to mention that most of our members do not bother posting their announcements on the consortium list). 2) other sites which are hosted under the linuxaudio.org do not respond as if their individuality is being threatened every time there is even the most remote allusion to the idea that there should be some kind of unifying/cross-linking framework for the sub-sites. Recently, I spent a couple of days just dealing with porting of mailing lists (OSX server, don't get me started...), while helping Thorsten revise the CD cover for Vol.1 of Made in Linux Series, now I see that the main linuxaudio.org site needs new news posts regarding recent announcements. And this is how the story goes, instead of me trying to plan things that will have a much greater impact (i.e. fund-raising, incorporation), I am always sidetracked with micro-management since everyone in the LA* community thinks linuxaudio.org is a great idea but very few want to help out. Even the few volunteers we got in the fall, out of the ones who did not fizzle out, we are yet to get *a* contribution... All that being said, the consortium is keeping as busy as always and is using whatever limited resources it has to the fullest potential. We should be announcing our contributions soon. Also FWIW, portal.linuxaudio.org has been announced on linuxaudio.org site (see main page), the one site over which consortium has direct control. Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Linuxaudio.org Director Virginia Tech Department of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-1137 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico(a)linuxaudio.org http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic > -----Original Message----- > From: linux-audio-user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu [mailto:linux-audio- > user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu] On Behalf Of Pieter Palmers > Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:59 AM > To: A list for linux audio users > Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] sites at linuxaudio.org > > Ivica Ico Bukvic wrote: > > portal.linuxaudio.org > > which you have to know to find it? > > Greets, > > Pieter > > > > Best wishes, > > > > Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. > > Composition, Music Technology, CCTAD, and CHCI > > Virginia Tech > > Dept. of Music - 0240 > > Blacksburg, VA 24061 > > (540) 231-1137 > > (540) 231-5034 (fax) > > ico(a)vt.edu > > http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic/ > > > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: linux-audio-user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu [mailto:linux-audio- > >> user-bounces(a)music.columbia.edu] On Behalf Of Pieter Palmers > >> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 4:34 AM > >> To: A list for linux audio users > >> Subject: [linux-audio-user] sites at linuxaudio.org > >> > >> I was just now looking for some links with respect to low latency > >> configuration to put on the freebob site. I knew that there are some > >> sites *.linuxaudio.org, but I had to use my memory & a gamble to find > >> them (lau.linuxaudio.org, lad.linuxaudio.org). > >> > >> Wouldn't it be good if the main linuxaudio.org site had a link to all > >> the sub-sites available? > >> > >> Greets, > >> > >> Pieter > > > >

17 years, 9 months

[ANN] Aldrin 0.9 (Mercury)

by Leonard Ritter

Aldrin is an open source modular music sequencer/tracker for the GNU/Linux operating system. We're proud to announce the release of Aldrin 0.9 (Mercury). This release marks the end of Aldrin's "carnivore" cycle, a development line that was oriented towards a faithful imitation of Jeskola Buzz. "Mercury" is the first release of the "planet" cycle, a metaphoric journey from the center of our solar system to other places of the milky way, passing all other planets and moons as we move along, to the stars and beyond. Here is a short overview of the most relevant features introduced in this version: * Plugin and connection context menus have a new feature called "Insert/Prepend Plugin", enabling you to insert new plugins without disrupting the current DSP processing pipeline. * Deleting plugins will now restore previous connections. * A new function "Loop Fit" for samples, which adjusts a samples speed to match a current tempo. * Plugin LEDs in the router have been extended to fully fledged VUs, and thus can now display volumes of emitted signals. * Overdrive warnings for master and plugin VUs. If the measured volume reaches 0dB, the bar will flash bright red to indicate loss of quality. * The sequencer has been remixed and shows patterns now with distinguishing colors (automatically calculated). Pattern length is now being visualized as well. * A new Audio Input plugin allows real-time DSP processing of microphone and line input. * Thanks to libzzub's new LLVM-powered Lunar DSP plugin engine, a bunch of new plugins: Filter, Panning, Gain, a Kick Synthesizer and the Lunar MiniSynth, which is a Bass Synthesizer supporting DASR filter envelopes. * Various user interface simplifications. Enjoy this new version and visit us on #aldrin on freenode.net, or subscribe to the Aldrin mailing list. http://www.leonard-ritter.com/announcement_aldrin_0_9_mercury -- Leonard Ritter -- Freelance Art & Logic -- http://www.leonard-ritter.com

17 years, 10 months

Re: [Consortium] Re: [linux-audio-user] Re: [linux-audio-dev] LAD/LAU/LAA/Consortium/...

by Bengt Gördén

fredag 19 januari 2007 11:54 skrev Marc-Olivier Barre: > Now could we get back to the original question and take a decision ? I vote yes. -- - Bengan ------------------------------------------------------------ - KTHNOC - No1 Internet Offspring | http://www.noc.kth.se/~bengan --- - 08-7906586 (ej vidarekopplat), 070-6443325 ------------------------

17 years, 10 months

RE: [linux-audio-user] Re: [linux-audio-dev] LAD/LAU/LAA/Consortium/...

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Oh dear... Please note that Linuxaudio.org offer does *not* suggest moving to forums. Again, let me repeat, it does *not* suggest moving to forums. It suggests moving the existing mailing lists LAD/LAU/LAA, so that they are hosted under Linuxaudio.org. They would still remain the same lists with same subscribers and same features. The only difference is that we would have them under the Linuxaudio.org umbrella. Namely, we would have linux-audio-dev(a)linuxaudio.org etc., instead of linux-audio-dev(a)music.columbia.edu. But also, more importantly, these as well as any other relevant lists that end-up being consolidated, would be found under *one* *single* URL: lists.linuxaudio.org. And that, in and of itself in my book (and I am sure in a book of any newcomer to Linux audio) would be truly priceless. Best wishes, Ico

17 years, 10 months

RE: lists.linuxaudio.org migration complete, time to consolidate LAD/LAU/LAA?

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

> I do not have any objections to this, and I am willing to continue the > administration tasks on these new servers if the migration is voted by > the other members. > > Also, I would like to discuss with you (ico) some setup specifics I > would like to see implemented, mostly about automatic spam filtering, > which is a huge problem on LAA. I know you guys don't see it, but > believe me... ;-) Yes, I can only imagine how much junk you have to read through... FWIW, you can set up the listserv so that it simply discards stuff from unsubscribed posters. This would fix LAA as well and as such it seems to me like a reasonable compromise since spammers in most cases are not subscribed to the list and if a poster really wants to post on a particular list they might as well subscribe to it. I am sure there may be some who would disagree with this kind of a policy and thus I think it is ultimately up to you to decide what you deem best solution/compromise. Best wishes, Ico

17 years, 10 months

recent updates (resend)

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

NB: this is a resend of my earlier e-mail which did not go through due to agnula domain expiring. Now that we've migrated lists to the main linuxaudio.org server it is my hope that we won't have to deal with any more downtime. Greetings all, Hope everyone's New Year is off to a good start. Here are a couple of updates regarding recent Linuxaudio.org activities: In the light of Dave Phillips' recent announcement, the consolidation of documentation, user support, and developer resources is now the top priority at Linuxaudio.org. Since last December, a number of volunteers have come forward in order to tackle this project. The preliminary consensus is to generate a well integrated and cross-linked platform for user and developer support consisting of existing mailing lists, app wiki site based on Dave's work, a wiki/forum user support hybrid, and paper/document/manuals repository. The challenge is how to make these well integrated and cross-linked. For instance, having posts on LAU/LAD lists pre-parsed before they are distributed with relevant links would be rather helpful (i.e. one could mention JACK in the e-mail and the parser would immediately attach an URL to it so that the mailing list subscribers would get a much more user-friendly version without requiring additional overhead from the posting party), etc. The current proposed model (subject to change) should consist of three domains: app.linuxaudio.org -- app list (dynamic version of Dave's page) doc.linuxaudio.org -- wiki documentation forum.linuxaudio.org -- wiki/forum hybrid I have taken the liberty to appoint Robin Gareus as this project leader due to his concise idea and solid programming background in this area. Other current volunteers include: Nedko Arnaudov Joseph M. Gaffney Ashton Snelgrove Vince Weber As always, if interested in participating in this project please do not hesitate to contact me. We are also planning on presenting our preliminary framework at this year's LAC in order to solicit feedback as well as recruit additional helpers. Long term, we are looking towards a rather ambitious goal of developing a transparent and well-integrated next-generation documentation, support, and indexing platform. Given that I may not be able to attend the conference this year due to a number of reasons, many of which are beyond my control, provided our session is accepted, Robin Gareus will be holding the talk. However, if any of you will be there, we could definitely use some recruiters/PR people for Linuxaudio.org. We could also use at least one board member to assist in Robin's presentation. If interested please contact me preferably asap. That should be it for now. Should you happen to have any additional questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks! Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Linuxaudio.org Director Virginia Tech Department of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-1137 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico(a)linuxaudio.org http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic

17 years, 10 months

lists.linuxaudio.org migration complete, time to consolidate LAD/LAU/LAA?

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Greetings all, I am pleased to announce that the consortium lists have been migrated from the agnula domain and are fully functioning. They can be accessed via lists.linuxaudio.org. This important migration will greatly simplify further consolidation of online resources. Given that there was some discussion about this before which has elicited positive feedback, in an effort to consolidate online resources please consider this an open call to LAU/LAD/LAA maintainer(s) to consider migrating lists to the lists.linuxaudio.org. Provided that there is still interest for such a move, the consortium will provide you with necessary help to make migration as seamless as possible. Furthermore, linuxaudio.org in conjunction with Virginia Tech will provide: 1) virtually unlimited bandwidth 2) generous disk space 3) the necessary access to maintainers 4) the assurance that no institutional, logistical, and/or any other kind of control will be exerted over the mailing lists, respective maintainers and subscribers The list of current online resources hosted by linuxaudio.org can be found at portal.linuxaudio.org. I sincerely hope that the community will support this important milestone towards consolidation of Linux audio online resources. Should you happen to have any additional questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Linuxaudio.org Director Virginia Tech Department of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-1137 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico(a)linuxaudio.org http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic

17 years, 10 months

lists.linuxaudio.org moved

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Greetings all, Please consider this a test message to see if the migration was successful. The new listserv should have the same URL as the old one. For your convenience, the listing of consortium mailing lists can be accessed at lists.linuxaudio.org. Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Composition, Music Technology, CCTAD, and CHCI Virginia Tech Dept. of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-1137 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico(a)vt.edu http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic/

17 years, 10 months

recent updates

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Greetings all, Hope everyone's New Year is off to a good start. Here are a couple of updates regarding recent Linuxaudio.org activities: In the light of Dave Phillips' recent announcement, the consolidation of documentation, user support, and developer resources is now the top priority at Linuxaudio.org. Since last December, a number of volunteers have come forward in order to tackle this project. The preliminary consensus is to generate a well integrated and cross-linked platform for user and developer support consisting of existing mailing lists, app wiki site based on Dave's work, a wiki/forum user support hybrid, and paper/document/manuals repository. The challenge is how to make these well integrated and cross-linked. For instance, having posts on LAU/LAD lists pre-parsed before they are distributed with relevant links would be rather helpful (i.e. one could mention JACK in the e-mail and the parser would immediately attach an URL to it so that the mailing list subscribers would get a much more user-friendly version without requiring additional overhead from the posting party), etc. The current proposed model (subject to change) should consist of three domains: app.linuxaudio.org -- app list (dynamic version of Dave's page) doc.linuxaudio.org -- wiki documentation forum.linuxaudio.org -- wiki/forum hybrid I have taken the liberty to appoint Robin Gareus as this project leader due to his concise idea and solid programming background in this area. Other current volunteers include: Nedko Arnaudov Joseph M. Gaffney Ashton Snelgrove Vince Weber As always, if interested in participating in this project please do not hesitate to contact me. We are also planning on presenting our preliminary framework at this year's LAC in order to solicit feedback as well as recruit additional helpers. Long term, we are looking towards a rather ambitious goal of developing a transparent and well-integrated next-generation documentation, support, and indexing platform. Given that I may not be able to attend the conference this year due to a number of reasons, many of which are beyond my control, provided our session is accepted, Robin Gareus will be holding the talk. However, if any of you will be there, we could definitely use some recruiters/PR people for Linuxaudio.org. We could also use at least one board member to assist in Robin's presentation. If interested please contact me preferably asap. That should be it for now. Should you happen to have any additional questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks! Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Linuxaudio.org Director Virginia Tech Department of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-1137 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico(a)linuxaudio.org http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic

17 years, 10 months

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