Linux-audio-announce October 2021

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Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard (VMPK) 0.8.5 Released

by Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas

Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard is a MIDI events generator and receiver. It doesn't produce any sound by itself, but can be used to drive a MIDI synthesizer (either hardware or software, internal or external). You can use the computer's keyboard to play MIDI notes, and also the mouse. You can use the Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard to display the played MIDI notes from another instrument or MIDI file player. Changes in v0.8.5: * New build option USE_QT with valid values 5 or 6, to choose which Qt major version to prefer. By default (if not set) it uses whatever is found. * Fixed ticket #74: crash under Linux using the MIDI Connections dialog. if there are no suitable MIDI inputs/outputs available. * Fixed error checking of DwmGetWindowAttribute() call. This caused a problem in Windows 7 running the "Windows Classic" theme. * Swedish translation updated. Thanks to Magnus Johansson. * Czech translation updated. Thanks to Pavel Fric. * Requires: drumstick-2.4 Compilation minimum requirements for all platforms: * CMake 3.14 * Qt5 >= 5.9 or Qt6 >= 6.2 note: Qt6 support is still experimental * Drumstick 2.4 Please use the mailing list <vmpk-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net> for questions and comments. Thanks. Copyright (C) 2008-2021, Pedro López-Cabanillas and others License: GPL v3 More info http://vmpk.sourceforge.net Downloads http://sourceforge.net/projects/vmpk/files/0.8.5/

4 years

Drumstick Multiplatform MIDI File Player 1.5.2 Released

by Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas

Drumstick (https://drumstick.sourceforge.io/docs/index.html) is a set of GPLv3 licensed C++/Qt libraries for MIDI applications. The project includes several tools as examples, and among them is the drumstick-guiplayer utility that leverages the Drumstick::ALSA library, so it is available only for Linux (because the ALSA sequencer is a linux only technology). Some people have requested a program with the same functionalities also on Windows and macOS, so here it is. But this project is much more ... Some key features: * MIDI Output to hardware MIDI ports, or any other Drumstick backends, like soft synths * Transpose song tonality between -12 and +12 semitones * Change MIDI volume level (using MIDI CC7) * Scale song speed between half and double tempo * Supports MID/KAR/RMI (Standard MIDI Files) and WRK (Cakewalk) file formats Changes in v1.5.2: * New build option USE_QT to choose among Qt major versions (5 or 6). By default (if not set) it uses whatever is found. * Fix for crash in Linux when using the MIDI connections dialog, and there are not suitable MIDI ports available. * Czech translation updated. Thanks to Pavel Fric. Build requirements: * C++11 compiler * Qt5 >= 5.9 or Qt6 >= 6.2 Note: Qt6 is still experimental * Drumstick libraries v2.4 * Uchardet v0.0.7 * CMake 3.14 * Pandoc (when BUILD_DOCS=on) Copyright (C) 2021 Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas License: GPL v3 or later Project and Source Repositories https://sourceforge.net/p/dmidiplayer https://github.com/pedrolcl/dmidiplayer Downloads: https://sourceforge.net/projects/dmidiplayer/files/v1.5.2/

4 years

Drumstick Libraries 2.4.1 Released

by Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas

Drumstick is a set of MIDI libraries using C++/Qt5 idioms and style. Includes a C++ wrapper around the ALSA library sequencer interface: ALSA sequencer provides software support for MIDI technology on Linux. A complementary library provides classes for processing SMF (Standard MIDI files: .MID/.KAR), RIFF MIDI (.RMI), and Cakewalk (.WRK) file formats. A multiplatform realtime MIDI I/O library and a GUI Widgets libraries are also provided for Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX. Changes in v2.4.1: * New build option: USE_QT to choose among Qt major versions (5 or 6). Fixes ticket #36. * Fixed ticket #35: build with Qt 5.11 is possible again. * Vpiano: fix for a similar bug to vmpk ticket #74: crash in Linux. * Widgets: using buffer time in FluidSynth configuration dialog. * Fixed wrong licenses in several files. * Fixed defaults and ranges for the FluidSynth RT backend parameters, using the same values as the upstream library. * Fixed validation of parameters in the FluidSynth configuration dialog. * Widgets: Swedish translation updated. Thanks to Magnus Johansson. * Widgets: Czech translation updated. Thanks to Pavel Fric. Compilation minimum requirements for all platforms: * C++11 compiler * CMake 3.14 * Qt5 >= 5.9 or Qt6 >= 6.2 (experimental) Feature dependencies, for some platforms: * ALSA (Linux only) * PulseAudio (Unix) * D-Bus (Unix) * FluidSynth Copyright (C) 2009-2021, Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas License: GPL v3 or later Project web site https://sourceforge.net/p/drumstick Online documentation https://drumstick.sourceforge.io/docs/ Downloads https://sourceforge.net/projects/drumstick/files/2.4.1/

4 years

Qtractor 0.9.24 - An Autumn'21 Release

by Rui Nuno Capela

Hello everybody, Qtractor 0.9.24 (autumn'21) is released! Change-log:: - A new option has been added to reset/resend all MIDI track/channel and buses controllers on playback start (cf. View/Options.../MIDI/Playback/Reset all controllers on playback start). - Whenever possible, avoid suggesting Save As... to an extracted archive/zip directory. - Fixed an old nasty mistake when renaming session names and then saving into an archive/zip bundle file (.qtz). - Fixed Mixer multi-row automatic layout consistency, when adding new or removing existing tracks or buses. Description: Qtractor [1] is an audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt framework [2]. Target platform is Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK [3]) for audio and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA [4]) 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: https://qtractor.org https://qtractor.sourceforge.io http://qtractor.sourceforge.net Project page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtractor Downloads: https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtractor/files - source tarball: https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.9.24.tar.gz - source package (openSUSE Tubleweed): https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.9.24-67.1.rncbc.suse.src.rpm - binary package (openSUSE Tubleweed): https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.9.24-67.1.rncbc.suse.x86_64.rpm - AppImage [7] package: https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-0.9.24-67.1.x86_64.AppImage Git repos: https://git.code.sf.net/p/qtractor/code https://github.com/rncbc/qtractor.git https://gitlab.com/rncbc/qtractor.git https://bitbucket.org/rncbc/qtractor.git Wiki (outdated; help wanted, please): https://sourceforge.net/p/qtractor/wiki/ - static rendering: https://qtractor.org/doc http://qtractor.sourceforge.net/doc https://qtractor.sourceforge.io/doc - user manual & how-to's: https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-manual-and-howtos.epub https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-manual-and-howtos.pdf License: Qtractor [1] is free, open-source Linux Audio [5] software, distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL [6]) version 2 or later. References: [1] Qtractor - An audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer https://qtractor.org https://qtractor.sourceforge.io http://qtractor.sourceforge.net [2] Qt framework, C++ class library and tools for cross-platform application and UI development https://qt.io/ [3] JACK Audio Connection Kit https://jackaudio.org [4] ALSA, Advanced Linux Sound Architecture https://www.alsa-project.org/ [5] Linux Audio consortium of libre software for audio-related work https://linuxaudio.org [6] GPL - GNU General Public License https://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html [7] AppImage, Linux apps that run anywhere https://appimage.org/ [8] CMake, a cross-platform, open-source build system generator https://cmake.org See also: https://www.rncbc.org/drupal/node/2288 Keep the fun, always! -- rncbc aka Rui Nuno Capela

4 years

Rivendell v4.0.0beta3

by Fred Gleason

On behalf of the entire Rivendell development team, I'm pleased to announce the availability of the fourth public beta release of the next major version of Rivendell, v4.0.0beta3. Rivendell is a full-featured radio automation system targeted for use in professional broadcast environments. It is available under the GNU General Public License version 2. From the 'NEWS' file: *** snip snip *** Fourth beta release of Rivendell v4.x. Be sure to read the INSTALL document, as major changes in software dependencies have occurred. Major Changes Between v3.x and v4.x: Qt Toolkit. Rivendell v4.x uses and is fully compatibile with major version 5 of Qt (Qt5). See the INSTALL documents for specifics. Date/Time Customizability. Date/Time presentation formats can now be customized on the basis of site perferences. MySQL Compatibility. Rivendell v4.x aims for full compatibility with MySQL 8.0 and earlier versions in their default installation configurations. RDAirPlay. The rdairplay(1) has been completely overhauled, and now supports dynamic resizeability as well as a revamped level metering system. RDPanel. The rdpanel(1) now supports dynamic resizing. Many bug and regression fixes. See the 'ChangeLog' for details. Database Update: This version of Rivendell uses database schema version 355, and will automatically upgrade any earlier versions. To see the current schema version prior to upgrade, see RDAdmin->SystemInfo. Be sure to run 'rddbmgr --modify' (as root) immediately after upgrading to allow any necessary changes to the database schema to be applied. *** snip snip *** New installations of Rivendell v4.x can be generated using one of the following online installers: For RedHat/CentOS 7: https://software.paravelsystems.com/howtos/CentOS/7rd4/ <https://software.paravelsystems.com/howtos/CentOS/7rd4/> For UbuntuStudio 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa”: https://software.paravelsystems.com/howtos/ubuntu/focal/ <https://software.paravelsystems.com/howtos/ubuntu/focal/> This release also sees the debut of an additional fully supported distribution: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8). Installation instructions can be found at: https://software.paravelsystems.com/howtos/rhel/8rd4/ If you have already installed a previous Rivendell v4.x beta, you can upgrade that installation to v4.0.0beta2 by means of the following commands: For RedHat/CentOS 7: sudo yum clean expire-cache sudo yum update rivendell For UbuntuStudio 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa”: sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade rivendell Please feel free to spin up either environment and put the system through its paces. Please create an Issue report for any problems found at: https://github.com/ElvishArtisan/rivendell/issues <https://github.com/ElvishArtisan/rivendell/issues> Be sure to mention both the version of Rivendell and distribution used. Cheers! |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Frederick F. Gleason, Jr. | Chief Developer | | | Paravel Systems | |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in | | overalls and looks like work. | | | | -- Thomas Edison | |---------------------------------------------------------------------|

4 years

Konfyt Digital Keyboard Workstation v1.1.6

by Gideon van der Kolf

Konfyt 1.1.6 has been released! Changelog: Added - Filesystem view now supports previewing of instruments like the library. - Global transpose keyboard shortcuts added to live mode. Fixes - Pitchbend now works if Carla backend is used to play SFZ files. - Fix SF2 loading from command-line arguments. - Fix global volume up action getting stuck due to rounding errors. Changes - Some GUI tweaks in the patch layer view and library/filesystem preview. - Misc code refactoring, cleanup and fixes. The source code and precompiled binaries (under Releases) are available on Github: https://github.com/noedigcode/konfyt Konfyt is a digital keyboard workstation for Linux which allows you to set up patches, each with multiple layers, and instantly switch between these patches for live keyboard playing. Patches may consist of multiple layers of soundfonts (.sf2), SFZ instruments, audio input ports and MIDI output ports. Konfyt features a library for quick access to soundfont programs and SFZs. Documentation can be found at Read the Docs: https://konfyt.readthedocs.io/ Some more info, links to videos and news are available on the Konfyt website: http://www.noedig.co.za/konfyt/

4 years

XUIDesigner v0.2

by Hermann Meyer

This is the first (beta) release of XUIDesigner. Provide a easy to use GUI generator tool to create LV2 plug bundles. Control widgets could be created and moved freely around in the top Window, or, a grid could be displayed and widgets could snap to grid (left, right, Center) to order them easily. Control widgets could be grouped in a frame or a tab box and then the complete group could be moved to the final position in the Window. Any control widget could be replaced with a other control widget, so for example a Toggle Button could be replaced with a ComboBox, or a Knob could be replaced with a slider, or . . You could set the range for a controller, and it's default value, You could create enums for a ComboBox, . . The project settings window allow to setup the specs (like Author name, URI, Audio/Midi ports, etc.) for your plugin. XUIDesigner save the bundle in a git repository format, contain a working LV2 plugin bundle with all needed resources (ttl files, converted C files from used images, etc.) and build files to build, install and run it. All you need to do to finish your plug is, implement your DSP part. project page: https://github.com/brummer10/XUiDesigner Release: https://github.com/brummer10/XUiDesigner/releases/tag/v0.2 regards hermann

4 years

Yoshimi 2.1.1 released

by Will Godfrey

This is a relatively minor update. Controllers and MIDI CCs windows now have separate buttons in the main window. Instrument bank improvements give faster startup. The switch for disabling 'Enable part on program change' has been removed. Further details in /doc/Yoshimi_2.1.1_features.txt Yoshimi source code is available from either: https://sourceforge.net/projects/yoshimi Or: https://github.com/Yoshimi/yoshimi Full build instructions are in 'INSTALL'. Our list archive is at: https://www.freelists.org/archive/yoshimi To post, email to: yoshimi(a)freelists.org -- Will J Godfrey https://willgodfrey.bandcamp.com/ http://yoshimi.github.io Say you have a poem and I have a tune. Exchange them and we can both have a poem, a tune, and a song.

4 years

Programming LV2 plugin from scratch tutorial video series

by Sven Jaehnichen

Hi, I started with a programming tutorial series about making LV2 plugins. Really from scratch. Dedicated for beginners. I read in chats from so many hobbyist and bedroom producers that that they want to make LV2 plugins but they don't have any idea how to start. The most of them have got some basic programming experience. With Java, Python, Javascript, or maybe some basic C/C++. I want to take them by my hand and want to guide them to make some LV2 plugins. Step by step. I'm also going to explain technical aspects. The turtle language, how LV2 plugins work, what is realtime, and so on. The first videos are online: https://youtu.be/51eHCA4oCEI Two more are already pre-produced, and will follow within the next weeks. In addition, there's a great resource by David called LV2 book https://lv2plug.in/book/ which helped me to start just a few years ago. Please give me some feedback. And I'm open for any suggestion. Regards, Sven

4 years

QjackCtl 0.9.5 - An Autumn'21 Release

by Rui Nuno Capela

Hi all, ** QjackCtl - JACK Audio Connection Kit Qt GUI Interface [1] ** QjackCtl 0.9.5 (autumn'21) is released! QjackCtl is an aged yet modern, not so 'simple' anymore, Qt [2] application to control the JACK [3] sound server, for the Linux Audio [5] infrastructure. Change-log: - Streamlined Windows and MacOSX deliverables (by Alexis Murzeau). - Korean (ko) translation added (by JungHee Lee). Website: https://qjackctl.sourceforge.io http://qjackctl.sourceforge.net Project page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/qjackctl Downloads: https://sourceforge.net/projects/qjackctl/files - source tarball: https://download.sf.net/qjackctl/qjackctl-0.9.5.tar.gz - source package: https://download.sf.net/qjackctl/qjackctl-0.9.5-49.1.rncbc.suse.src.rpm - binary packages: https://download.sf.net/qjackctl/qjackctl-0.9.5-49.1.rncbc.suse.x86_64.rpm - AppImage [7] package: https://download.sf.net/qjackctl/qjackctl-0.9.5-49.1.x86_64.AppImage Git repos: https://git.code.sf.net/p/qjackctl/code https://github.com/rncbc/qjackctl.git https://gitlab.com/rncbc/qjackctl.git https://bitbucket.com/rncbc/qjackctl.git License: QjackCtl [1] free, open-source Linux Audio [5] software, distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2 or later [6]. References: [1] QjackCtl - A JACK Audio Connection Kit Qt GUI Interface https://qjackctl.sourceforge.io [2] Qt framework, C++ class library and tools for cross-platform application and UI development https://qt.io/ [3] JACK Audio Connection Kit https://jackaudio.org [4] ALSA, Advanced Linux Sound Architecture https://www.alsa-project.org/ [5] Linux Audio consortium of libre software for audio-related work https://linuxaudio.org [6] GPL - GNU General Public License https://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html [7] AppImage, Linux apps that run anywhere https://appimage.org/ See also: https://www.rncbc.org/drupal/node/2285 Keep the fun, always! -- rncbc aka Rui Nuno Capela

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