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by Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas

Please note that the old repository https://github.com/pedrolcl/sonivox has been transferred to https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox-fork and archived. New upstream URI: https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox/ New release v4.0.0: https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox/releases/tag/v4.0.0 Summary of most relevant changes: * Playback of XMF and RMI formats (in addition of SMF). * SF2 soundfont support (in addition of DLS). * CC91 (reverb) and CC93 (chorus) implementation. * Revival of the FM and Hybrid synthesizers. * Building with MSVC and MinGW compilers on Windows. * Many fixes and optimizations. * Some API and ABI breaking changes, keeping source compatibility. Rebuild of depending packages is required. Regards, Pedro

3 weeks, 5 days

[LAA] Loopino v0.2.0 released

by Hermann Meyer

Loopino — Christmas Release 🎄 More Filters, Better Control, Improved Standalone Workflow Just in time for the holidays, the new Loopino Christmas Release brings workflow improvements, new classic filter models, and important stability fixes—making Loopino more flexible, expressive, and reliable than ever. For standalone users, Loopino now features command-line support to fine-tune the audio and MIDI setup before launch. You can directly specify the ALSA MIDI device, sample rate, buffer size, and GUI scaling—ideal for live setups or custom studio configurations. Sound shaping has been expanded with two new character filters: a gritty Wasp-style filter and a classic TB-303 filter, joining the existing Moog and Oberheim-inspired designs. A new Tone control adds fast and musical spectral shaping, perfect for dialing in brightness or weight without complex routing. This release also includes important bug fixes for both CLAP and VST2 builds. Thanks to everyone who reported issues—your feedback helps keep Loopino stable and dependable across platforms. New in this Release -Command-line options for the standalone version: - -d, --device <name> — select ALSA MIDI device (e.g. hw:1,0,0) - -b, --buffer <value> — set ALSA buffer size - -r, --rate <value> — set ALSA sample rate - -s, --scaling <value> — GUI scaling factor (default: 1) - New Wasp-style filter - New TB-303 filter - New Tone control - Bug fixes for CLAP and VST2 (thanks to the reporters!) Alongside these updates, Loopino continues to offer its full feature set: drag-and-drop sample loading, on-the-fly recording, pitch tracking, micro-loop generation, non-destructive wave shaping, ADSR envelopes, multiple modulation sources, built-in effects, preset handling, WAV export in key, and up to 48 voices of polyphony. Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.2.0 Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Happy holidays and happy looping! 🎶❄️

1 month

[LAA] Qtractor 1.5.10 - An Early Winter'25 Release

by Rui Nuno Capela

Greetings everyone, Qtractor 1.5.10 (early-winter'25) is released! Change-log: - Fixed 'mime-info' file to the correct MIME-type icon names. - Improved/updated audio clip recording latency compensation. - Save/load all plugin's paths always as relative only to declared search paths (cf. View/Options.../Plugins/Paths) Audio Insert pseudo-plugins now have an extra user supplied input parameter: Latency (frames). - Default Clip Fade-In/Out types (Linear, Quadratic, Cubic) are now settable as user preference options (cf. View/Options.../General/Clips). - Updated to CLAP v1.2.7 - Updated to VST3 SDK v3.8.0.build.66 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-1.5.10.tar.gz - source package (openSUSE Tumbleweed): https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-1.5.10-17.1.rncbc.suse.src.rpm - binary package (openSUSE Tumbleweed): https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-1.5.10-17.1.rncbc.suse.x86_64.rpm - AppImage [7] package: https://download.sf.net/qtractor/qtractor-1.5.10-17.1.x86_64.AppImage - Flatpak [8] package: https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.rncbc.qtractor Git repos: https://git.code.sf.net/p/qtractor/code https://github.com/rncbc/qtractor.git https://gitlab.com/rncbc/qtractor.git https://codeberg.org/rncbc/qtractor.git Wiki: 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] Flatpak, next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux https://flatpak.org/ See also: https://www.rncbc.org/drupal/node/2861 Happy Holidays && Cheers to the New Year! - - - rncbc aka Rui Nuno Capela

1 month

[LAA] Fw: [External] Sound and Music Computing Conference 2026 opens Call for Papers & Music

by Bukvic, Ivica Ico

Dear Colleagues, Please see below the call for submissions for the upcoming SMC 2026. Best, Ico -- Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Director, Kinetic Immersion and Extended Reality Lab Professor, Media Arts and Production Media School Indiana University +1 812.856.0193 ibukvic(a)iu.edu ico.bukvic.net Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers and Music is now open for the Sound and Music Computing Conference 2026 (SMC26), taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of the Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ). Works can be submitted: EasyChair Submission Portal<https://easychair.org/account2/signin_timeout?l=3112656229206091089> Deadline: March 13, 2026 (for both paper and music submissions) This edition's theme, INTERPLAY, will explore the evolving relationships between humans, machines, and sonic environments, and how these dynamic exchanges influence contemporary artistic and scientific practices. SMC26 will include: * A 3-day scientific conference with keynote lectures, paper sessions, concerts, and installations (November 5–7, 2026) * A 3-day winter school (November 2–4, 2026), designed as a space for students, researchers, and artists to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas ahead of the main event. General information: https://smc26.mbz.hr/en/about/smc26 Submission guidelines and details: https://smc26.mbz.hr/en/submissions We would be truly grateful if you could share this announcement within your network and with anyone who might be interested in submitting. We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you to Zagreb in 2026. Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season! Kind regards, Dr. Davor Vincze Conference Chair, SMC26 Artistic Co-Director of MBZ

1 month, 1 week

[LAA] Loopino — New Release: v0.1.0

by Hermann Meyer

**Loopino — New Release: Expressive Control, Classic Filters, and Improved Standalone Support** This new Loopino release focuses on expressiveness, classic analogue-inspired sound shaping, and a more powerful standalone experience. With newly added Pitch Wheel support, Loopino now responds more like a real instrument, enabling expressive bends, subtle detuning, and dynamic performance gestures via MIDI. Sound design has been expanded with the addition of an Oberheim-style filter, complementing the existing Moog-style ladder filter. Together, they offer two distinct analogue flavours for sculpting everything from smooth pads to aggressive textures. Velocity-dependent dynamic controls allow envelopes, filters, and modulation depth to react naturally to playing intensity, bringing Loopino even closer to a performance-oriented sampler-synth hybrid. To enrich spatial depth and movement, this release introduces an integrated Chorus and Reverb, making it possible to create wide, lush, and immersive sounds directly inside Loopino—no external effects required. For standalone users, native ALSA audio and MIDI support has been added, improving stability, latency, and system integration on Linux. Alongside these additions, Loopino continues to offer its core feature set: drag-and-drop sample loading, on-the-fly recording, pitch tracking, a powerful Micro Loop Generator with selectable loop count and duration, non-destructive wave shaping (square & saw), LP/HP ladder filtering, phase modulators (sine, triangle, noise, Juno-style), vibrato, tremolo, root frequency control, preset handling, WAV export in the selected key, and up to 48 voices of polyphony. **Highlights of this Release** - MIDI Pitch Wheel support for expressive performance - New Oberheim-style filter - Velocity-based dynamic modulation controls - Integrated Chorus and Reverb effects - ALSA audio & MIDI support for the standalone version - Continued improvements to stability, workflow, and sound quality Loopino keeps evolving into a flexible, expressive instrument that bridges sampling, synthesis, and performance—designed for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone who enjoys turning raw audio into playable instruments. ## Availability - Linux: Standalone application, CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin - Windows: CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.1.0

1 month, 1 week

[LAA] Loopino — New Release: v0.0.2

by Hermann Meyer

Loopino — New Release: Faster Workflow, Deeper Control, More Sound-Shaping Power The latest Loopino update brings a major boost in workflow, sampling flexibility, and creative sound design tools. Built for fast experimentation and musical expression, Loopino now makes it easier than ever to load, capture, shape, and export unique audio textures. Effortlessly drag and drop samples or browse your files directly inside Loopino. Record new material on the fly, trim to precise clip marks, and refine your sounds with non-destructive fade-outs and integrated pitch tracking. The Micro Loop Generator has been expanded to let you choose loop count and duration, turning any waveform into evolving rhythmic fragments or playable micro-textures. For deeper shaping, Loopino includes non-destructive wave sharpers (square & saw), a full ADSR envelope, and a versatile LP/HP ladder filter with cutoff and resonance control. Phase modulation sources (sine, triangle, noise, Juno-style), vibrato, tremolo, and root frequency control open the door to expressive synthesis possibilities. And with up to 48 voices, Loopino handles dense, layered sounds with ease. Export your processed samples or micro-loops as WAV files—automatically tuned to your selected key—and save or load presets to build your own library of sounds. Key Features * Drag-and-drop sample loading * Integrated file browser * On-the-fly audio recording * Trim samples to clip marks * Non-destructive fade-out processing * Integrated pitch tracker * Micro Loop Generator with selectable loop number & duration * Square & sawtooth wave sharpers (non-destructive) * Full ADSR envelope * Preset save/load system * Export processed samples/loops as WAV in selected key * LP/HP ladder filter with resonance & cutoff * Phase modulators: sine, triangle, noise & Juno-style * Vibrato & tremolo * Root frequency control * Up to 48 voices for polyphonic playback Loopino continues to evolve into a flexible, creative sampler-synth hybrid—perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone who loves transforming audio into something new. Availability * Linux: Standalone application, CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin * Windows: CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.0.2

1 month, 2 weeks

[LAA] TourManager 1.0.0 is out!

by Vincent Rateau

Dear Linux Audio Musicians and Developers, I'm happy to release today *TourManager* 1.0.0. (GPL) This is not an audio application, but a tool for musicians (and more) to organize gigs and shows. Since it is really musician-related, I think it might be of interest to this group. If not, please excuse this email. Description: TourManager is a tool to help artists, musicians, bookers, and event managers with the organization of shows and events. TourManager wants to be simple and powerful, and it has a lot of tools to help organize your shows efficiently. It has a map to show your venues, a travel costs calculator, notes, statistics, links to locate addresses and get directions, it can generate calendar files for your favorite calendar application, export the upcoming shows into html, and many more useful tools. It will definitely reduce the boring tasks, making the booking processes enjoyable, and even bring multi-user cooperation! Source and binaries: https://github.com/sonejostudios/TourManager I wrote this basically for myself, since I couldn't find a tool like this in the open source/linux ecosystem. I have been using it for a long time, I have more than 160 shows and 150 venues in my database! Finally, I achieved to reach version 1.0.0, which is now available :) I wish you a lot of good organization work with it, plenty of new gigs for the year 2026 and hope it will help you as much as it helps me. If you find any bugs, please reach out! All the best Vince(www.superdirt.net <https://www.superdirt.net/>)

1 month, 3 weeks

[LAA] Loopino --Creative Micro-Loop Sampler v0.0.1 released

by Hermann Meyer

*Loopino — Creative Micro-Loop Sampler Now Available* Loopino is a lightweight yet powerful sampler designed for experimental sound design, rhythmic exploration, and fast musical sketching. Load any audio file and instantly slice, extract, and transform it—Loopino lets you isolate multiple micro-loops from a single sample and play them like instruments. At its core, Loopino features a musical architecture built for tone shaping and performance. A built-in Moog-style ladder filter and a flexible “Sharper” saturator add warmth, grit, or bite. Pitch and fundamental frequency control enable precise tuning, while dedicated ADSR envelopes allow expressive dynamics. Save and load your own presets to build a library of playable textures, loops, and sonic ideas. *Key Features* * Load a sample and automatically carve out multiple micro-loops * Per-loop playback, manipulation, and performance * Integrated Moog-style ladder filter for classic analogue character * Sharper module for tonal shaping, saturation & edge * Fundamental frequency control for accurate tuning * ADSR envelope system for dynamic expression * Full preset save/load system for creative workflows *Availability* * *Linux:* Standalone application + CLAP plugin * *Windows:* CLAP plugin Loopino is free, open, and built for musicians, sound designers, and curious audio explorers. Whether you want evolving textures, rhythmic fragments, or new sample-based instruments—Loopino turns any sound into inspiration. Project Page (Source): https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page(Binaries): https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.0.1 Regards Hermann

2 months

[LAA] A-SID 1.2.0 and Brickworks Pro 8580 SID filter released

by Stefano D'Angelo

Hi all! We are glad to announce a new release of our A-SID plugin with a more realistic sound engine and a good deal of fixes (especially for nasty crashes on Windows when clicking on web links) and polish. A-SID implements a wah effect as a C64 program and a VST3/LV2 plugin. More info at https://clack.digital/asid. Also, its digital model of the MOS Technology®/Commodore® Semiconductor Group 8580 Sound Interface Device (SID) filter has been released as a Brickworks Pro algorithm (https://www.orastron.com/algorithms/bwp_sid_8580_filt) with separated outputs and is available for licensing. Best regards, Stefano D'Angelo Founder and CEO of Orastron - https://www.orastron.com/

2 months, 3 weeks

[LAA] Virginia Tech Tenure Track Assitant Professor Position - Music Technology

by Myounghoon Jeon

Dear Auditory List, Could you please distribute this exciting position to your network? I'm one of the search committee members. If anybody wants to discuss anything, please point them to me! Thanks, -- Philart https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/534682/assistant-professo… Assistant Professor, Music Technology Apply now <https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/968/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&…> Back to search results <https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/listing/?>Job no: 534682 Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty Senior management: Architecture, Arts, and Design Department: School of Performing Arts Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Performing Arts / Music / Theatre Job Description The Assistant Professor of Music Technology will serve as a full-time, tenure-track faculty member housed in the Music program in the School of Performing Arts within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and, as appropriate, graduate courses with an emphasis on engineering technology for applications in music and audio, including topics such as audio signal processing, human-computer interaction, user interface design, embedded and real-time systems, software development, measurement and analysis, and spatial audio. The ideal candidate will lead the development of new courses and learning experiences in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for audio and music platforms. The faculty member will maintain an active research and/or creative agenda commensurate with tenure expectations, mentor students, contribute to recruitment and outreach, and collaborate across AAD and with campus partners such as the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Virginia Tech’s Music Technology area is growing and features advanced studio and lab resources supporting spatial audio (e.g., 7.1.4 Atmos-capable monitoring, 24.2 Dante), critical listening, acoustics, and project-based learning. The program offers multiple degree pathways and hands-on experiences, providing the environment for engineering-forward pedagogy and research that bridges the arts and technology. Specific duties and responsibilities of the position include: Teaching: Offer courses across the music-technology curriculum with emphasis on engineering technology. Supervise capstones, applied research, and technical practicums. AI/ML Curriculum Leadership: Lead the design and delivery of courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning for audio and music platforms (e.g., MIR, machine listening, deep learning for audio, dataset curation/ethics, responsible generative practices) and integrate AI across the curriculum. Research & Creative Activity: Sustain a nationally visible research/creative agenda in music engineering technology; disseminate through peer-reviewed publications, performances/installations, releases, software/hardware artifacts, and grant-seeking. Facilities & Technical Operations: Contribute to the supervision and maintenance of music-technology facilities (studios and labs), including equipment specification, lifecycle planning, calibration, and student technical training aligned with best practices in safety and accessibility. Student Mentorship & Advising: Advise majors/minors; supervise undergraduate research and internships; mentor students toward career-centered outcomes in engineering technology for music. Recruitment & Outreach: Support recruitment and portfolio/audition processes; engage in outreach with schools, industry partners, and professional societies (e.g., AES). Service & Collaboration: Serve on School/College/University committees; collaborate across AAD—particularly with Architecture and Design colleagues on projects in acoustics, auralization, and spatial audio—and with campus partners such as ICAT. About the School of Performing Arts The School of Performing Arts (SOPA) joins the School of Architecture, School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts in comprising the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD), which launched in July 2022. SOPA offers programs in music, theatre, and cinema at the graduate and undergraduate level. Programs are delivered in Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District, which concentrates 11 performance spaces within a three-block area on the Blacksburg campus. Performance venues range from the 1,300-seat Moss Arts Center to a 101-seat experimental theatre. For more information about the music program and School of Performing Arts, visit sopa.vt.edu. Required Qualifications Terminal degree by start date: Ph.D. in Music Technology or a related field (e.g., Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics), or D.M.A., M.F.A, or other terminal degree with demonstrated expertise in music engineering technology. Active research and/or creative practice that aligns with music engineering technology. Commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with learners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Preferred Qualifications Excellence in teaching foundational and advanced topics in music technology with an engineering emphasis. Experience in curriculum and program development related to music technology. Certified proficiency with professional toolchains and languages. Experience with incorporating AI and/or Machine Learning into music applications. Experience with acoustics and spatial audio. Experience overseeing studios/labs and coordinating student technical crews for concerts/recitals, with an emphasis on systems maintenance, safety, and best practices. Experience collaborating across arts-and-engineering contexts. Materials Submission For full consideration, interested applicants are to submit: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and a vision for an engineering-forward, AI-infused music-technology curriculum within the framework of a comprehensive music program. - Curriculum vitae. - Teaching statement (maximum 2 pages) and optional supporting evidence (syllabi, sample assignments, student work). - Research/creative statement (maximum 2 pages). - Names and contact information for three references. - A one-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidate's ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community <https://www.vt.edu/principles-of-community.html>. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 per year Hours per week 40 + Review Date January 5, 2026 - Review of submissions will commence on this date and continue until position is filled Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. ************************************************ Myounghoon Jeon (Philart), Ph.D. pronounced as /"me" + "young"/ /hoon/ /jən/ Professor *Mind Music Machine Lab <http://ise.vt.edu/philart>* Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Department of Computer Science (by courtesy) Senior Fellow, Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology Associate Director, Center for Human-Computer Interaction Virginia Tech 519D Whittemore Hall 1185 Perry St. Blacksburg, VA 24061 myounghoonjeon(a)vt.edu

2 months, 3 weeks

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