Linux-audio-announce April 2014

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by David Robillard

The first unified LV2 release, LV2 1.0.0, is out. This release merges the previous lv2core package with all the official extension packages, as well as example plugins, lv2specgen, and additional data. From a developer point of view, the biggest change is that all LV2 API headers can be used by simply checking for the single pkg-config package "lv2" (for compatibility the previous "lv2core" package is still installed). Implementations are encouraged to abandon the "copy paste headers" practice and depend on this package instead. With this release, several new extensions have become stable that together greatly increase the power of LV2: atom, log, parameters, patch, port-groups, port-props, resize-port, state, time, worker. Download: http://lv2plug.in/spec/lv2-1.0.0.tar.bz2 Documentation and more detailed change logs: http://lv2plug.in/ns/ More information about LV2: http://lv2plug.in/ Enjoy, -dr

9 years, 11 months

QMidiArp-0.5.2 released

by Frank Kober

Hi, QMidiArp 0.5.2 has just seen the light of the day. It brings mainly two improvements. One is a comeback, that of tempo changes on the fly, and that now includes also tempo changes of a potential Jack Transport master. Also the Jack Transport starting position is finally taken into account, so that QMidiArp should be in sync also when starting the transport master not at zero. The second one is Non Session Manager support, mainly thanks to the work done by Roy Vegard Ovesen! Note that for compiling in NSM support you will now need liblo as dependency. Enjoy, and enjoy LAC in Graz this year Frank ________________________________ QMidiArp is an advanced MIDI arpeggiator, programmable step sequencer and LFO. Everything is on http://qmidiarp.sourceforge.net qmidiarp-0.5.2 (2013-05-09) New Features o Tempo changes are again possible while running, both manually or by a Jack Transport Master o Jack Transport position is now taken into account when starting, QMidiArp used to start always at zero o Muting and sequencer parameter changes can be deferred to pattern end using a new toolbutton o Modules in the Global Storage window have mute/defer buttons o Global Storage location switches can be set to affect only the pattern o Non Session Manager support with "switch" capability (thanks to Roy Vegard Ovesen) General Changes o NSM support requires liblo development headers (liblo-dev package)

10 years, 6 months

ANN: 2014 Spring DISIS event

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Apologies for cross-posting... With great pleasure I am pleased to announce DISIS spring event of 2014. As part of the ICAT Day, VT Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology (ICAT) and School of Performing Arts' Digital Interactive Sound and Intermedia Studio (DISIS) presents its Spring Showcase, a part of the "Digital iD" performance series featuring an evening of multisensory performances that fit no preexisting form or template. The event will feature the Kandinsky Trio and guest artist Chris McCormick, Virginia Tech faculty artists Ivica Ico Bukvic, Lee Heuermann, Eric Lyon, and Charles Nichols, Virginia Tech's Linux Laptop Orchestra (L2Ork), and students engaged in the DISIS and Cinema curricula. Also on the concert is a performance of Terry Riley's "In C," played telematically between musicians at Virginia Tech and Stanford University. Using JackTrip software, the two schools will stream audio across the continent, allowing the distributed musicians to perform together in real time. "Digital iD" offers an exploration of synergies among music, technology, arts, gesture, collaboration, interactivity, and ultimately community. The event is free and open to the public. For additional info: DISIS Event Page http://disis.icat.vt.edu/main/events/140505.php Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/215198612022428/ Complete ICAT Day Schedule of Events http://www.icat.vt.edu/content/icat-day-0 Best wishes, -- Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Associate Professor DISIS, L2Ork, ICAT Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts - 0141 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-6139 ico(a)vt.edu disis.music.vt.edu l2ork.music.vt.edu

10 years, 11 months

Qtractor 0.6.1 & Vee One Suite 0.4.2 - A pre-LAC beta release frenzy!

by Rui Nuno Capela

Howdy! As a pre-LAC release frenzy, Qtractor 0.6.1 (bitsy sweet beta) is out! the change-log for this release are mainly fixes: - New user preference option added as View/Options.../Display/Transport/Hold auto-scrolling (follow play-head) on edits (after requests by Holger Marzen and Louigi Verona, thanks). - All color chooser dialogs were missing proper titles. - Audio peak file re-generation and clean-up has been hopefully fixed and cache optimized (re. drawing audio clip waveforms). - Fixed initial session snap-per-beat setting on main toolbar. - Clip/Export...'ed files are now made persistent, no questions asked (after a ticket by Oliver Kester, thanks). - Portuguese (pt) translation added (by Esteban Viveros, thanks). The Vee One Suite of old-school also gets an interesting update. changes for the third proto-beta release are: - Badly named 'Noise' wave-shape oscillators get their band-limited treat option and re-labeled as 'Rand' (synthv1 only); also a brand new wave-shape 'Noise' is then introduced (now for real :)). - New user preference option, cf. Help/Use native dialogs. - An anti-denormal regression applied to the Phaser fx stage (affecting early proto-beta >= 0.4.0). all still available in dual form, as usual: - a pure stand-alone JACK client with JACK-session, NSM (Non Session management) and both JACK MIDI and ALSA MIDI input support; - a LV2 instrument plugin. Remember that both Qtractor and the Vee One Suite are free and open-source Linux Audio software, distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2 or later. See you all on LAC2014@ZKM-Karlsruhe! http://lac.linuxaudio.org/2014/ See also: http://www.rncbc.org/drupal/node/778 And here goes the dirty details: * Qtractor - an audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer * Qtractor 0.6.1 (bitsy sweet beta) is out! Qtractor is an audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt4 framework [1]. Target platform is Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) for audio and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) for MIDI are the main infrastructures to evolve as a fairly-featured Linux desktop audio workstation GUI, specially dedicated to the personal home-studio. website: http://qtractor.sourceforge.net downloads: http://sourceforge.net/projects/qtractor/files - source tarball: http://download.sourceforge.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.6.1.tar.gz - source package: http://download.sourceforge.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.6.1-11.rncbc.suse131.sr… - binary packages: http://download.sourceforge.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.6.1-11.rncbc.suse131.i5… http://download.sourceforge.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.6.1-11.rncbc.suse131.x8… - quick start guide & user manual (outdated): http://download.sourceforge.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.5.x-user-manual.pdf help wanted! Qtractor Wiki ;) http://sourceforge.net/p/qtractor/wiki/ * synthv1 - an old-school polyphonic synthesizer * synthv1 0.4.2 is out! synthv1 is an old-school all-digital 4-oscillator subtractive polyphonic synthesizer with stereo fx. LV2 URI: http://synthv1.sourceforge.net/lv2 website: http://synthv1.sourceforge.net downloads: http://sourceforge.net/projects/synthv1/files - source tarball: http://download.sourceforge.net/synthv1/synthv1-0.4.2.tar.gz - source package: http://download.sourceforge.net/synthv1synthv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.src.r… - binary packages: http://download.sourceforge.net/synthv1synthv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.i586.… http://download.sourceforge.net/synthv1synthv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.x86_8… * samplv1 - an old-school polyphonic sampler * samplv1 0.4.2 is out! samplv1 is an old-school polyphonic sampler synthesizer with stereo fx. LV2 URI: http://samplv1.sourceforge.net/lv2 website: http://samplv1.sourceforge.net downloads: http://sourceforge.net/projects/samplv1/files - source tarball: http://download.sourceforge.net/samplv1/samplv1-0.4.2.tar.gz - source package: http://download.sourceforge.net/samplv1/samplv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.src.… - binary packages: http://download.sourceforge.net/samplv1/samplv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.i586… http://download.sourceforge.net/samplv1/samplv1-0.4.2-16.rncbc.suse131.x86_… * drumkv1 - an old-school drum-kit sampler * drumkv1 0.4.2 is out! drumkv1 an old-school drum-kit sampler synthesizer with stereo fx. LV2 URI: http://drumkv1.sourceforge.net/lv2 website: http://drumkv1.sourceforge.net downloads: http://sourceforge.net/projects/drumkv1/files - source tarball: http://download.sourceforge.net/drumkv1/drumkv1-0.4.2.tar.gz - source package: http://download.sourceforge.net/drumkv1/drumkv1-0.4.2-12.rncbc.suse131.src.… - binary packages: http://download.sourceforge.net/drumkv1/drumkv1-0.4.2-12.rncbc.suse131.i586… http://download.sourceforge.net/drumkv1/drumkv1-0.4.1-12.rncbc.suse131.x86_… Enjoy && yet again, have fun. -- rncbc aka Rui Nuno Capela rncbc(a)rncbc.org

10 years, 11 months

ANN: Upcoming patching circle at Virginia Tech featuring Chris McCormick and DroidParty

by Ivica Ico Bukvic

Apologies for cross-posting, I am pleased to announce our inaugural Pure-Data/Pd-L2Ork patching circle at Virginia Tech featuring Chris McCormick. Virginia Tech Linux Laptop Orchestra (L2Ork), Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), and Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) Present: USING ANDROID DEVICES AND PURE-DATA TO MAKE INTERACTIVE MUSIC Featuring Chris McCormick DATE: Tuesday May 6, 2014 TIME: 300‐530pm PLACE: Innovation Space Torgersen 1120 ADMISSION: FREE An ICAT IMPACT studio‐sponsored hackathon featuring Chris McCormick, the author of the DroidParty free open source software based on Pure‐Data that is also fully compatible with Virginia Tech Linux Laptop Orchestra’s Pd‐L2Ork free open‐source visual multimedia programming environment. DroidParty is designed to convert Android devices into programmable surfaces for audio improvisation and performance. The workshop will cover: * Introduction to DroidParty * Introduction to Pure‐Data and Pd‐L2Ork * Installing and programming your own Android‐based instrument * Jamming using Android devices * No prior experience necessary The event is free and open to everyone. The seating is limited to 25 and will be issued on first‐come basis. To reserve a seat email Dr. Ivica Ico Bukvic at ico(a)vt.edu. Please bring your own laptop and an Android device. For additional info visit http://droidparty.net Please see attached poster for more info. Best wishes, -- Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Associate Professor DISIS, L2Ork, ICAT Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts - 0141 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-6139 ico(a)vt.edu disis.music.vt.edu l2ork.music.vt.edu

10 years, 11 months

Patchage 1.0.0

by David Robillard

After a long hiatus, a new release of Patchage is finally out (just in time for LAC2014). This version uses a new canvas library, Ganv, and includes many fixes and other improvements. Download Patchage: http://download.drobilla.net/patchage-1.0.0.tar.bz2 Download Ganv: http://download.drobilla.net/ganv-1.4.0.tar.bz2 More information: http://drobilla.net/software/patchage Changes: * Allow removing connections by selecting their handle and pressing delete. * Remove Raul dependency. * Switch from FlowCanvas to Ganv (much improved looks and performance). * Remove LASH support and simplify UI. * Fix font configuration on OSX. * Use Mac style key bindings on OSX. * Integrate with Mac menu bar on OSX. * Support for DOT export for rendering with GraphViz. * Use XDG_CONFIG_HOME instead of ~/.patchagerc. * Make port colours configurable. * Support port pretty names via new Jack metadata API. Enjoy, -- dr

10 years, 11 months

DrumGizmo 0.9.5 released [LAC2014 release]

by Lars Muldjord

We're very proud to announce the immediate availability of DrumGizmo version 0.9.5! This release features a completely overhauled drum kit editor and the complete implementation of floating velocity groups with new drum kits. Keep in mind that no kits using the new format exist at the time of release. Loading a current kit will use the old fixed velocity groups as usual. We will create new versions of our kits as quickly as possible. The most prominent features included in this release are: - Multichannel support implemented and enabled - Complete drum kit editor overhaul - Now uses floating velocity groups - Autodetection of hits is now realtime and completely redesigned - Play through detected samples in sequence at the push of a button - New volume fader - Plus the usual pile of bug fixes and optimizations Download it from http://www.drumgizmo.org Visit us at the official irc channel at the Freenode network. Channel name is #DrumGizmo. We would love to hear from you. // The DrumGizmo team

10 years, 11 months

LoMus 2014 | Submissions was extended to 02 May 2014

by Thierry Coduys

Submissions was extended to 02 May 2014 Appel à contribution / Call for participation Désolé en cas d’envois multiples / Sorry for possible crossposting LoMus 2014 À la recherche des logiciels libres pour la création sonore et intermédias Pour sa cinquième édition, LoMus 2014 s’adresse à tous ceux qui développent des logiciels libres musicaux ou qui peuvent contribuer au processus de la création musicale. Un prix sera remis aux logiciels qui font preuve non seulement d’innovation, mais notamment d’inventivité face aux enjeux actuels de la création musicale. Calendrier 31 mars 2014 - Appel à soumissions 02 mai 2014 - Date limite de soumission des logiciels 16 mai 2014 - Notification d'acceptation 23 mai 2014 - Remise du prix lors des JIM 2014 Info : http://concours.afim-asso.org/ JIM 2014 : http://www.musinfo.fr/index.php/presentation-des-jim-2014/ LoMus 2014 In search of open-source software for musical and intermedia creation For its fifth edition, LoMus 2014 invites music and audio open-source software creators to submit original projects that either directly or indirectly contribute to musical creation. A prize will be awarded to open-source sofware that proves to be not only innovatory but also inventive in the present context of music and audio creation. Calendar Mars 31, 2014 - Call for submissions May 02, 2014 - Submission deadline May 16, 2014 - Admission notification May 23, 2014 - JIM Awards Ceremony 2014 Info: http://concours.afim-asso.org/ JIM 2014 : http://www.musinfo.fr/index.php/presentation-des-jim-2014/

10 years, 11 months

Short interview series about LAC14

by Gabriel Nordeborn

I'm attending the Linux Audio Conference for the first time this year, which is going to be awesome. I decided to reincarnate the Friday Interview by doing a short interview series with people who are or have been involved with the LAC throughout the years, as a way of getting to know the conference better. I'll try and publish as many interviews as possible before LAC. Check it out at: http://www.zthmusic.com/lac14-interview-series/ Cheers, Gabriel/zth

10 years, 11 months

Fwd: Call for Works: SEAMUS Electroacoustic Miniatures 2014

by Keith Kirchoff

**apologies for any cross posting** *SEAMUS Electroacoustic Miniatures 2014: Transients* The SEAMUS Electroacoustic Miniatures Series is an annual album release of fixed-media works addressing a specific theme which has been devised by the adjudication committee. The albums will be made commercially available via all major online music distributors as well as the SEAMUS website. Works on short time scales, such as the miniature or the poem, often afford a paradoxical potency and clarity. Or they can permit flashes of whimsy, fancy, and oddity. This year's theme, "Transients," invites consideration of the momentary and the succinct, but also the transitory, the ephemeral, and the evanescent. All SEAMUS members are eligible and invited to submit one fixed-media composition (recordings of live performance pieces are not accepted), up to three minutes in length, to be considered for inclusion. There is no application fee. All submissions must be complete works (no works-in-progress) and must be received by *June 15, 2014. *Composers are responsible for all clearances and licensing required for materials they use in their submissions; SEAMUS will not pay for sample licenses of copyrighted materials. Please include brief program notes. The adjudication committee will evaluate each submission based on the following criteria: - Adherence to the theme - Creative and coherent exploration of thematic possibilities - Musicality - Technical quality Submission procedures: - Fill out all the fields in the official application form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NyuuGF5dCBpdqITuwTG1tUMFPPfPR8vypod04bynMX…>( goo.gl/8K9j42) - Your submission must be a wav or aif file, with a 44.1K sample rate and 16 bit resolution - Your submission file must be titled with only the title of the composition - Upload the file to Dropbox or another similar file hosting service - Post the link to the file in the appropriate field on the form - Any submissions containing identifying information in the file name or link will be disqualified Questions regarding the submission process may be directed to Keith Kirchoff at keithkirchoff(a)gmail.com

10 years, 11 months

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Linux-audio-announce April 2014