http://www.denemo.org
The source tarball for the 0.8.2 (stable) release is now available. Also uploaded is a binary built for Windows.
A lot of bugs were fixed and several new features were added.
We also prepared Denemo for further midi-interaction. But to make Denemo a full notation-midi-sequencer we need you! If you are a developer with interest in MIDI please help us!
However, the focus this time was on (MIDI-)input and more scripting support. Now its possible to combine any input-method (Keyboard, Mouse, Midi) with any Denemo-function making it possible to have scripts like the "Angry Delete" feature: Don't take your hand off the midi-keyboard if you played a wrong note. Just hit the next note with all your might ("high velocity") and it will replace the last one instead of adding a new one.
Some of the new features:
MIDI input
MIDI input filters - scripts that let you control Denemo from MIDI
controller. (Advance on edit, Angry Delete, Figured Bass entry ...)
Audio feedback - either simple beep-beep type sounds on entering
notes/rhythms or (with JackMidi) synthesizer notes.
Mouse shortcuts (e.g. dragging to create crescendos or slurs, all
customizable with custom cursors during drag)
More scripting support.
Applying operations to selections.
More printed notation available from commands (Tempo Indications,
fingerings, metronome marks, beaming, anacrusis (upbeat), repeat
barlines ...)
Better menu organization.
Allow Denemo music scores to have their own actions automatically
performed on loading. (e.g. launching education games, playing
scores ...)
Fixes to Windows version: no need to re-boot after install, scripted
menu items in hierarchical menus no longer crashing.
The source tarball for the 0.8.2 (stable) release is now available. Also uploaded is a binary built for Windows.
A lot of bugs were fixed and several new features were added.
We also prepared Denemo for further midi-interaction. But to make Denemo a full notation-midi-sequencer we need you! If you are a developer with interest in MIDI please help us!
However, the focus this time was on (MIDI-)input and more scripting support. Now its possible to combine any input-method (Keyboard, Mouse, Midi) with any Denemo-function making it possible to have scripts like the "Angry Delete" feature: Don't take your hand off the midi-keyboard if you played a wrong note. Just hit the next note with all your might ("high velocity") and it will replace the last one instead of adding a new one.
Some of the new features after the break:
MIDI input
MIDI input filters - scripts that let you control Denemo from MIDI
controller. (Advance on edit, Angry Delete, Figured Bass entry ...)
Audio feedback - either simple beep-beep type sounds on entering
notes/rhythms or (with JackMidi) synthesizer notes.
Mouse shortcuts (e.g. dragging to create crescendos or slurs, all
customizable with custom cursors during drag)
More scripting support.
Applying operations to selections.
More printed notation available from commands (Tempo Indications,
fingerings, metronome marks, beaming, anacrusis (upbeat), repeat
barlines ...)
Better menu organization.
Allow Denemo music scores to have their own actions automatically
performed on loading. (e.g. launching education games, playing
scores ...)
Fixes to Windows version: no need to re-boot after install, scripted
menu items in hierarchical menus no longer crashing.
http://www.denemo.org
Hi Everyone,
I've released some LADSPA plugins that are loosely based on my VST plugins
I wrote years ago. I haven't produced any documentation yet but most
plugins are fairly self explanatory.
Utility Plugins
* Input Module (Stereo only)
Alter gain, balance, width, phase on a stereo signal
Filter Plugins
* Low Pass (Mono and Stereo version)
* High Pass (Mono and Stereo version)
Gentle high pass and low pass filters
Simulation Plugins
* Tube - (Mono and Stereo version)
Valve warmth/distortion simulation
Dynamics Plugins
* Compressor - (Mono and Stereo version)
Peak/RMS soft-clipping compressor
The 'tight/sloppy' control modifies the envelope sensor - from peak (one
sample) to rms (50ms worth of samples). Having the envelope 'sloppy'
causes the compressor not to see transients at all, which allows for more
severe compression on sounds like vocals & bass.
Reverb Plugins
* ER Reverb - (Mono and Stereo summing In)
Early reflection based reverb. Really more of a room simulator than a
reverb. Use this to add simulated room ambiance to sounds that have none -
particularly useful when combining mic'd & electronic instruments as you
can add room ambiance absent in the electronic signals to help blend in.
Don't expect to get big washing reverbs with large room sizes - Large
room sizes cause the early reflections to be individually discernible and
you end up with a series of echos.
Another use of this plugin is to reinforce stereo placement - the sound
source is positionable and the resultant reflections realistically place
the source at a specific spot. (rather than dragging the sound back to the
center).
I find slightly off square rooms sound best.
The decision to release as LADSPA rather than LV2 is more due to the host
support of LV2 than anything else. Once LV2 comes out of the RC phase of
it's life and adoption by host applications becomes widespread I'll look
at releasing these as LV2 plugins.
You can grab the plugins from here:
http://www.invadarecords.com/Downloads.php?ID=00000263
Any feedback, suggestions, hints and criticism welcome.
regards,
Fraser (fraser(a)arkhostings.com)
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In this release:
* Plugin presets (save/restore)
* Improved support for Calf plugins (various extensions needed by
development version)
* MIDI CC/Pitchwheel automation. Not yet available for custom
UIs. Works for float parameters only.
* Replace PHAT fansliders with bundled knobs. PyPhat is no longer
required.
* lv2dynparam host library is now optional. To enable support for
dynparam plugins (lv2zynadd) lv2dynparam1 version 2 is needed.
zynjacku is JACK based, GTK (2.x) host for LV2 synths. It has one JACK
MIDI input port (routed to all hosted synths) and one (two for stereo
synths) JACK audio output port per plugin. Such design provides
multi-timbral sound by running several synth plugins.
zynjacku is a nunchaku weapon for JACK audio synthesis. You have solid
parts for synthesis itself and you have flexible part that allows
synthesis to suit your needs.
lv2rack is a host for LV2 effect plugins.
You need slv2 library to compile zynjacku tarball.
Project homepage with screenshots:
http://home.gna.org/zynjacku/
Get tarball from here:
https://gna.org/files/?group=zynjacku
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lv2dynparam is LV2 extension for dynamic parameters.
The extension consists of a header describing the extension interface
and libraries, one for plugins and one for hosts, to expose
functionality in more usable, from programmer point of view, interface.
Changes since version 1:
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the version 1 API
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Project homepage:
http://home.gna.org/lv2dynparam/
Get tarball from here:
https://gna.org/files/?group=lv2dynparam
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Standalone free open source Linux software synthesizer Minicomputer is
released in version 1.3.
This version features better envelope generators with exponential
behaviour and compiles now with newer versions of GCC.
Minicomputer is a standalone Linux softwaresynthesizer for creating
experimental electronic sounds as its often used in but not limited to
Industrial music, IDM, EBM, Glitch, sound design and minimal electronic.
It is monophonic but can produce up to 8 different sounds at the same
time. Synthesis is subtractive/FM with a morphing formant filter.
http://minicomputer.sourceforge.net
Hello all,
We're pleased to announce the release of a new version of jackctlmmc
and a new Qt based graphical version called QJackMMC. The main page
including download links and documentation is here:
http://jackctlmmc.sourceforge.net/
In brief, QJackMMC is a Qt based program that can connect to a device
or program that emits Midi Machine Code (MMC) and allow it to drive
JACK transport, which in turn can control other programs. JackCtlMMC
is a slightly simpler command-line version of QJackMMC. You might need
such a tool if you have hard-disk recorders (HDRs) or other external
MIDI compliant devices that are capable of sending out MMC to keep
other devices in sync. You might have a multi-track recorder and you
want to be able to start, stop, or fast-forward JACK-based programs
such as Rosegarden, Hydrogen, and Ardour.
Enjoy,
-- Alex
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Yes, it finally happened, I got off by backside and fixed the accent to
work properly.
More info at http://www.nekosynth.co.uk/wiki/nekobee
For the impatient you can grab the tarball:
http://www.nekosynth.co.uk/releases/nekobee-0.1.7.tar.gz
You can grab it from svn:
svn://www.nekosynth.co.uk/nekosynth/nekobee/tags/0.1.7/
Or you can follow the most up-to-date developments in trunk:
svn://www.nekosynth.co.uk/nekosynth/nekobee/trunk/
Have fun, and let me know if you rattle any bugs loose.
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