Linux-audio-dev August 2003

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[linux-audio-dev] [ANN] MidiSport firmware loader 0.2

by Clemens Ladisch

The MidiSport firmware loader allows to use the MidiSport USB MIDI interfaces from M-Audio/Midiman with Linux. Version 0.2 fixes a bug in the loader script which tried to load the firmware files from the wrong directory. Supported devices: MidiSport 1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 8x8, KeyStation, Oxygen, Radium, Uno. To download the loader, go to the project home page: http://usb-midi-fw.sf.net/ -- Clemens

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] Jack 0.80.0 release follow up

by Taybin Rutkin

Just a quick follow up to the release announcement. Jack's website is:http://jackit.sourceforge.net/ and the files are available at: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=39687 Taybin Rutkin

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] JACK Release 0.80.0

by Taybin Rutkin

JACK RELEASE 0.80.0 JACK is a low-latency audio server, written primarily for the GNU/Linux operating system. It can connect a number of different applications to an audio device, as well as allowing them to share audio between themselves. Its clients can run in their own processes (ie. as normal applications), or can they can run within the JACK server (ie. as a "plugin"). JACK is different from other audio server efforts in that it has been designed from the ground up to be suitable for professional audio work. This means that it focuses on two key areas: synchronous execution of all clients, and low latency operation. CHANGES: New transport API (details (of a sort) below). new example client for control the transport. ignoring of first xrun on jackd startup. Much more portable across processors (details below). jackd -v (--verbose) now prints useful transport state change information for debugging JACK and clients. Also reports timeout info in seconds, not microseconds now. new dummy driver (along side the existing alsa and portaudio drivers). Removed incomplete Solaris driver. support for asymmetric soundcards (for example, es1968 chip has interleaved stereo for playback but non-interleaved stereo for capture). Now enforces power of two sized buffer lengths. Many minor bug fixes. DETAILS: The new transport API: It has greatly changed; if you're a developer, please see the documentation. But as a highlight: jack_set_transport_info() and jack_engine_takeover_timebase(), (the old timebase master interfaces) now do nothing. Instead, use jack_set_timebase_callback(). Portability: <jack/types.h> typedefs are now defined using the C99 standard fixed-size integer typedefs. These new typedefs are binary compatible with 32-bit platforms, but not 64-bit machines. Programs using printf on these values will get GCC compiler warnings. To suppress the warnings, use the corresponding C99 printf specifications defined in <inttypes.h>. That header is already implicitly included by <jack/types.h>, but can also be included explicitly to maintain compatibility with older versions of JACK without messy #ifdef's. Adding explicit casts will also work, but may suppress future warnings you might want to see. jack_get_sample_rate() now returns jack_nframes_t rather than unsigned long. These are the same on 32-bit machines, but not on 64-bit platforms. These changes were made to accommodate the increasingly popular 64-bit platforms; specifically, the new Opteron with it's 32-bit compatibility mode. 32-bit mode probably won't work, but if all programs are compiled as 64-bit (which Jack supports), it should work fine. Taybin Rutkin

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] [OT] Linux soundapps sites updated (again)

by Dave Phillips

Greetings: I've added some new & updated listings to the pages since posting the last announcement. Some of the interesting items include Drums++ (a programming language for percussion), GuitarCodex Plus (excellent chord/scale utility for guitarists), Pymprovisator (accompaniment software), and updates for Mixxx and the Music Kit. Just FYI... Best regards, == dp

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] distributed multitracking with JACK (fwd)

by Kai Vehmanen

For those who are interested in JACK's transport functionality, the following message provides a step-by-step example of distributed (as in multiple independent apps participating in the same session) multitrack recording, plus some discussion about current limits and usability issues. Links to the latest snapshot tarballs are available at the very end of this message. For info about JACK transport, see: http://www.joq.us/jack/refman/transport-design.html http://eca.cx/lad/2003/08/0109.html The Feb'03 mail I refer below can be found at: http://boudicca.tux.org/hypermail/jackit-devel/2003-Feb/0052.html It's good to note that I could have used any transport-aware application in place of the Ecasound instance 'ecafoo' to provide audio tracks to record against [*]. The application could have been (assuming proper support is added to them at some point) Alsaplayer, Ardour, SoundTracker, CheeseTracker, Hydrogen, Gmorgan, etc, etc... you get the picture. Similarly the recording client 'ecabar' (an Ecasound instance in our example session) could be replaced by Ardour, Rosegarden, Muse, Audacity or any other multitrack capable audio recorder. Sounds good, doesn't it? :) So let's continue with the example: [*] As we are still developing the transport system and there are only few apps that follow bleeding edge development, I had to settle on using Ecasound. :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Subject: Re: [Jackit-devel] distributed multitracking It's more than six months now since I last tried this, time for another look at this use case: On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Kai Vehmanen wrote: > -------------- > The good news: [...] > I just managed to record a piece with three guitar tracks using three > separate instances of ecasound, each instance handling one guitar take. I I did the same again with the new transport interface. Environment: linux-2.4.19-lowlatency-capabilities-tracepatches Midiman Delta44 as the soundcard latest 0.9.6 ALSA drivers latest JACK and Ecasound from CVS (2003-Aug-25) I set jackd to use the _maximum_ latency settings for Delta44 (-n 3 -p 1024) to create the worst possible environment for syncing clients. The test went through unbelievably smoothly. Not a single crash in any app during the whole testing. Unlike in the test in February, this time I didn't have to restart all the clients after each and every take and/or mixdown run. Also, I was now able to seek from any of the Ecasound sessions or from jack_transport and all the other clients would correctly follow the changes. Yay! Nice work Jack (J.O'Quin) and JACK! :D > ------------- > The bad news: [...] > Synchronization is a big problem. Let's say you have the following setup: ... and still is. > alsa_pcm -> ardour > soundtracker -> alsa_pcm [...] > Jackd is run with -p 1024 -n 2, ST is the sync master, hw-monitoring is > used for the alsa_pcm input. The big problem is that there's no easy way > for ardour to learn how much non-valid data will come out of alsa_pcm in > the start. In this distributed recording case ardour should ignore the > first 2*1024 samples (maximum of ST output and alsa capture latency). There doesn't seem to be any easy way around this problem. Somehow we need to provide meta-information concerning how these independent connections between JACK ports are related (from user POV) to each other. To solve this for my test case, I added a new option to Ecasound for specifying explicit multitrack recording offset. The syntax is "-z:multitrack,XXX", where 'XXX=n*p', 'n' jackd/alsa_pcm period count and 'p' jackd/alsa_pcm period size in samples. With this meta-info, the multitrack sync works comparably with a session without JACK. And finally, a test script for a minimal distributed multitracking session: --cut-- # 1. launch jackd and jack_showtime (_very_ useful if something goes wrong) # 2. test input levels (play something and verify that the meters # are moving); ctrl-c to exit ecasignalview jack_alsa # 3. create the monitor track to play against (15 secs) sh1> ecasound -i null -o monitor.wav -x -pn:metronome,120 -t:15 # 4. launch the slave client sh1> ecasound -i monitor.wav -o jack -G:jack,ecafoo,sendrecv -c ecasound1> engine-launch # 5. launch the master client (replace 3072 with value corresponding # to the -n/-p params you run jackd/alsa_pcm with) sh2> ecasound -a:rec -i jack_alsa -o recorded.wav -a:mon -i jack -o jack_alsa -G:jack,ecabar,sendrecv -z:multitrack,3072 -c ecasound2> engine-launch # 6. connect the slave client to the master client sh3> jack_connect ecafoo:out_1 ecabar:in_3 sh3> jack_connect ecafoo:out_2 ecabar:in_4 # 6. launch jack_transport and control the two multitrack-recorder # instances sh3> jack_transport jack_transport> locate 0 jack_transport> play # 7. record something against 'monitor.wav' (check jack_showtime output # if you have problems) # 8. listen to the result (note! we can let the slave client to run # all the time) jack_transport> stop ecasound2> stop ecasound2> quit sh2> ecasound -a:rec -i recorded.wav -a:mon -i jack -a:rec,mon -o jack_alsa -G:jack,ecabar,sendrecv -c ecasound2> engine-launch sh4> jack_connect ecafoo:out_1 ecabar:in_1 sh4> jack_connect ecafoo:out_2 ecabar:in_2 jack_transport> locate 0 jack_transport> play --cut-- ... and that's it, the sync should be correct. If you want to try this, remember to update to latest JACK and ecasound CVS, or use the following snapshots (note that these are __NOT__ official releases, so the APIs can still change before the next actual stable release): http://ecasound.seul.org/download/other/jack-audio-connection-kit-0.79.2-jo… http://ecasound.seul.org/download/ecasound-2.2.4-snapshot20030826.tar.gz -- http://www.eca.cx Audio software for Linux!

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] [ANN] Mixxx 1.0

by Tue Haste Andersen

Hi, Announcing Mixxx verison 1.0 for release: http://mixxx.sourceforge.net/ Mixxx is software for digital DJ'ing, working on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. Mixxx is released under the GPL. New since 0.9.2: - Waveform displays - Support for PowerMate controllers on Linux - Support for joysticks on Linux - Better MIDI key support - Better playlist interface with playlists in XML format - Added support for Ogg Vorbis - Cue buttons - New GUI - Pitch bend buttons - Fwd/back buttons - Reverse play button - Fixes in wavefile and MP3 playback - Skin support - Loop and next-track play modes Thanks to all developers and musicians contributing to the design and development of Mixxx. Cheers, Tue

21 years, 3 months

Re: [linux-audio-dev] softsynth SDK?

by nikodimka

Hello, Robert Jonsson wrote: >> So what do you guys think? >> Does LAD community need an SDK for rapid development of >> out of process, aseq-to-jack, (plus ladcca ?) synths? >> Or are there some reasons why this idea is inpractical? > > I can't remember the beginning of this thread, though gut feeling is that > there are already quite a few projects in this vein. In the beginning of the thread I asked about somthing resembling "softsynth SDK" (not visual programming environment where I rewire modules, but the API + libs + headers + etc.) to create alsaseq->synth->jack (plus ladcca?) synth. > If you truly want to do rapid synth development you should construct synths in > Pd or Max, I was unable to figure out how to connect Pd to alsaseq MIDI. and found the comment in Pd sources: " For MIDI, we only offer the OSS API; ALSA has to emulate OSS for us." I think that there can be a external to catch alsaseq MIDI, but it stands pretty far from what I would call selfcontained synth. For the SDK in question I would assume minimum dependacies on external programs. > or even one of the modular synths, e.g. galan, ssm, ams + probably Unfortunately ssm seems to be unable to talk to alsaseq too. I understand that I can use some kind of bridge between OSS and alsa MIDI input but this is pretty far from the idea too. > several others, Supercollider comes to mind since it was recently mentioned > here. nikodimka __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] [OT] Linux Soundapps site updated

by Dave Phillips

Greetings: At long last I've updated the Linux Sound & Music Applications site. You can find it at the following URLs : http://www.linuxsound.at/ (Europe) http://linuxsound.jp/ (Japan) http://linux-sound.org/ (USA) As usual the Japanese site will not be updated until tomorrow (Sunday, August 24). Enjoy! Best regards, == Dave Phillips The Book Of Linux Music & Sound at http://www.nostarch.com/lms.htm The Linux Soundapps Site at http://linux-sound.org

21 years, 3 months

[linux-audio-dev] LET WORK ON THIS

by Mr Segun Akintemi

Hello, I am Mr. SEGUN AKINTEMI Assistant General Manager (Information Technology & Operations) of PRUDENT BANK NIGERIA LIMITED. On Monday, February 3, 2003, a bomb blast explosion took place on the Lagos Island, right inside My bank; So far a total lost of about 35 million us dollars has been recorded, this includes both cash and property of the bank. Please View the Link below: http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/02/03/lagos.explosion/index.html However as the Assistant General Manager (Information Technology & Operations) ,I discovered that Most of our Data on accounts has been lost as well, as there has not been any back up or network trace even from the HEADQUARTERS;therefore all losseswould be artributed to the Explosion. The lagos State Government has taken charges to pay for all losses. I found out i still have Data's of foreign Customers who are Contractor in Nigeria and who own accounts with the Branch, Particularly that of an oil contractor Mr Barry Kelly who was reported Dead in a motor accident on the 15 of september 2002, who's contract payments has been Made and would be tranfered to his foreign accounts from the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, upon our confirmation of his foreign designated account as well as a beneficiary to his funds and payments. Mr Barry Kelly, while our customer never left a trace of his next of kin, and His contract Payment which is about 10 million US dollars, would be made to no one as we( the bank) has none of his Data/next of kin's contact. my proposal is that I will like you to stand in as the next of kin to Mr. Barry Kelly so that the fruits of this old man's labour will not get into the hands of some corrupt government officials, I KNOW YOU MIGHT HAVE RECEIVED DIFFERENT PROPOSALS OF SUCH ASSISTANCE BUT I HAVE ALL INFORMATIONS WITH WHICH YOU CAN MAKE VERIFICATIONS.BESIDES EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET IS FLOODED WITH SCAM I STILL CANNOT AFFORD TO LOOSE THIS OPPURTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME. This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your bank account information which you know is suitable to accomodate this funds and your full names and address so that i can include it in the next of kin database. You shall be needing the services of a lawyer, the Lawyer will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits which will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall employ the service of the Lawyer for drafting and notarization of the WILL and to obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor for the transfer. A bank account in any part of the world which you will provide will then facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the beneficiary/next of kin. The money will be paid into your account as claims by the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA upon the submission of your information and your application as the next of kin to the Late Barry Barrington by the Lawyer; Afterwords, the funds would be tranfered for us to share in the ratio of 70% for me and 30% for you. There is no risk at all as all the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the Lawyer and my position as Assistant General Manager (Information Technology & Operations) guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply immediately to: segunakintemi(a)netster.com Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details that will help you understand the transaction. Please observe utmost confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country. Awaiting your urgent reply. SEGUN AKINTEMI Assistant General Manager (Information Technology & Operations) http://www.prudentbank.net/team-mgt-profile.htm

21 years, 4 months

[linux-audio-dev] ecamegapedal 0.4.3 released

by Kai Vehmanen

1. A short summary of changes Bugs in build process were fixed. Support for transport functionality in JACK 0.77.0 and newer has been added. Transport functions are enabeld only if Ecamegapedal is compiled against Ecasound newer than 2.2.3. Ecamegapedal was verified to work if compiled against Qt-3.2. --- 2. What is Ecamegapedal? Ecamegapedal is a real-time effect processor software with a graphical user interface for controlling the effect parameters. It is meant to be used as a virtual guitar-fx or studio effect box. In addition to real-time operation, ecamegapedal also supports reading from and writing to audio files. All audio object and effect plugin types provided by the ecasound libraries are supported. This includes ALSA, JACK, OSS, aRts, over 20 file formats, over 30 effect types, LADSPA plugins and multi-operator effect presets. Ecamegapedal's implementation is based on ecasound and Qt libraries. Ecamegapedal is licensed under the GPL. --- 3. Contributors Patches Junichi Uekawa (1) -- Qt -rpath build optimization Kai Vehmanen (1) -- JACK transport support --- 4. Links and files http://www.eca.cx/ecamegapedal http://ecasound.seul.org/download/ecamegapedal-0.4.3.tar.gz -- http://www.eca.cx Audio software for Linux!

21 years, 4 months

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