Linux-audio-dev January 2026

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[LAD] Linux Audio Conference LAC2026: June 18th-20 in Maynooth, Ireland

by Frank Neumann

[I wanted to send this to LAD/LAU yesterday, but used the old list addresses by accident] Hi all, just wanted to share the good news here that in 2026 the LAC (Linux Audio Conference) is taking place again, on June 18-20 (Thu-Sat), this time coming back to Maynooth (Ireland) where it was already hosted in 2011. Victor Lazzarini, conference organizer, asked me to help in spreading the word about it, so here we go. All details on music&paper submission process, deadlines, travel and accomodation etc can be found at the conference web site: https://lac26.mucs.club/ Greetings, and please feel free to spread the word wherever possible, Frank

1 month

Loopino v0.9.5 release

by Hermann Meyer

This release introduces major improvements to DSP performance and tuning flexibility. New Features *Multithreaded Audio Engine* Loopino now supports multithreaded audio processing to reduce load on the main audio thread. * Audio processing can be buffered as half-frame or full-frame blocks * Buffered DSP blocks are processed in a worker thread * Significantly reduces DSP load and xruns in the main audio thread * Designed to improve stability under high polyphony and complex modulation scenarios *Micro Tuning Support (Scala)* Loopino now supports microtonal tuning via Scala. * Built-in factory tuning scales included * Drag & drop support for Scala .scl files * Drag & drop support for Scala .kbm key mapping files * Flexible keyboard-to-scale mapping for alternative tuning systems Notes This update improves real-time performance and expands Loopino’s musical language beyond standard equal temperament, making it suitable for high-load sound design and microtonal composition alike. Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.9.5

1 month, 1 week

Loopino v0.9.0 released

by Hermann Meyer

This release focuses on workflow improvements, clearer signal routing, and new creative options. ### New Features - **Drag & Drop Processing Chains** - Filter and Machine chains can now be reordered via drag and drop - Machine chain changes trigger a full key cache rebuild - Filter chain changes apply immediately in real time - **Reverse Sample Playback** - Samples can now be played in reverse - Fully integrated into the existing voice and filter pipeline - **New Machine: Vintage (TimeMachine)** - A new offline machine focused on temporal character and coloration - Operates during key cache generation - Designed for non-destructive experimentation with timing and feel --- ### Architecture & Workflow - Clear separation between **offline machines** and **real-time filters** - Deterministic signal flow from sample → machine → key cache → voices → filters - Improved internal consistency and predictability --- ### Documentation - Added a new [**Loopino Wiki**](https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/wiki/User-Documentation) - User-facing documentation covering: - Sample loading and destructive trimming - Machines vs Filters - Signal flow and processing stages - Documentation aims to be precise, technical, and transparent --- ### Notes - Existing projects remain compatible --- Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.9.0 As always, feedback is welcome.

1 month, 2 weeks

Re: [LAA] Linux Audio Conference LAC2026: June 18th-20 in Maynooth, Ireland

by Frank Neumann

Hi all, just a quick "addendum" to the earlier announcement here: The organizing team of this year's Linux Audio Conference (see below) has also given this conference a "theme" that should spark some ideas for papers or discussion, and has now added the following blurb to the home page (see https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2026/) - ### Conference theme: Large language models and Free/Libre/open source software. "I am not comfortable contributing to a project that extensively uses AI." from a post found in a pull request to a github repository. This year's LAC theme explores questions relating to the (sometimes uneasy) relationships that may emerge between LLMs and FLOSS. This of course has many dimensions, from the purely technical, through to the practical, and finally to the ethical. As code repositories such as github roll out support for third-party and their own LLM agents, this is an area that needs vigorous discussion and assessment. It is probably not a good idea to ignore it, as it is unlikely to go away. It may be possible to formulate a position from the LAC community, which we might carry forward for further consideration in other forums. Even if such a thing cannot exist, it is still important that we put forward our ideas in relation to this issue. Therefore, it makes good sense to invite contributions to this theme and make it a central point of discussion at the LAC. The LAC2026 organising team. ### Greetings, Frank On Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:33:01 +0100 Frank Neumann <beachnase(a)web.de> wrote: > Hi all, > > just wanted to share the good news here that in 2026 the LAC (Linux Audio Conference) is > taking place again, on June 18-20 (Thu-Sat), this time coming back to Maynooth (Ireland) > where it was already hosted in 2011. > > Victor Lazzarini, conference organizer, asked me to help in spreading the word about > it, so here we go. > > All details on music&paper submission process, deadlines, travel and accomodation etc can > be found at the conference web site: https://lac26.mucs.club/ > > Greetings, and please feel free to spread the word wherever possible, > Frank

1 month, 2 weeks

Small changes to LAD and LAA mailing lists

by Jeremy Jongepier

Hello everybody, I've made some small changes to the LAD and LAA mailing lists that will hopefully reduce the number of bounces that have occurred lately: - The unsubscribe footer has been removed. - The [LAD] and [LAA] prefixes that were added to the subject have been removed. - Converting HTML mail to plain text has been disabled. By making these changes the messages sent to the lists should go through unaltered which should make DMARC/DKIM happier. Apologies beforehand for any inconvenience these changes might cause. If any problems arise from these changes then let me know, you can also contact me personally if you wish through either this mail address or jeremy(a)linuxaudio.org. Best regards, Jeremy Jongepier linuxaudio.org sysadmin

1 month, 3 weeks

[LAD] NeuralRack v0.3.0 released

by Hermann Meyer

NeuralRack is a Neural Model and Impulse Response File loader for Linux/Windows available as Stand alone application, and in the Clap, LV2 and vst2 plugin format. It supports *.nam files <https://www.tone3000.com/search?tags=103> and, or *.json or .aidax files <https://www.tone3000.com/search?tags=23562> by using the NeuralAudio <https://github.com/mikeoliphant/NeuralAudio> engine. For Impulse Response File Convolution it use FFTConvolver <https://github.com/HiFi-LoFi/FFTConvolver> Resampling is done by Libzita-resampler <https://kokkinizita.linuxaudio.org/linuxaudio/zita-resampler/resampler.html> New in this release: * implement option to move (drag and drop) EQ around Neuralrack allow to load up to two model files and run them serial. The input/output could be controlled separate for each model. It features a Noise Gate, and for tone sharping a 6 band EQ could be enabled. Additional it allow to load up a separate Impulse Response file for each output channel (stereo), or, mix two IR-files to a two channel mono output. Neuralrack provide a buffered Mode which introduce a one frame latency when enabled. It could move one Neural Model, or the complete processing into a background thread. That will reduce the CPU load when needed. The resulting latency will be reported to the host so that it could be compensated. ProjectPage: https://github.com/brummer10/NeuralRack Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/NeuralRack/releases/tag/v0.3.0

1 month, 3 weeks

[LAD] SpectMorph 1.0.0-beta3

by Stefan Westerfeld

SpectMorph 1.0.0-beta3 has been released. This version contains a new pitch detection algorithm for the instrument editor and it can read mp3 files. Compared to 1.0.0-beta2 there are mostly smaller fixes, but since some of them address critical problems we strongly recommend updating to beta3 if you use a previous beta. There is a tutorial on YouTube for the new features in the 1.0.0 series: - https://youtu.be/mwVUsuOTcN0 Feedback for any issues you might experience with the beta version is appreciated. What is SpectMorph? ------------------- SpectMorph is a free software project which allows to analyze samples of musical instruments, and to combine them (morphing). It can be used to construct hybrid sounds, for instance a sound between a trumpet and a flute; or smooth transitions, for instance a sound that starts as a trumpet and then gradually changes to a flute. SpectMorph ships with many ready-to-use instruments which can be combined using morphing. SpectMorph is implemented in C++ and licensed under the GNU LGPL version 2.1 or later Integrating SpectMorph into your Work ------------------------------------- SpectMorph is currently available for Linux, Windows and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), with CLAP/LV2/VST plugins. Under Linux, there is also JACK Support. Links: ------ Website: https://www.spectmorph.org Download: https://www.spectmorph.org/downloads There are many audio demos on the website, which demonstrate morphing between instruments. List of Changes in SpectMorph 1.0.0-beta3: ------------------------------------------ ## SpectMorph 1.0.0 beta3 #### New Features * Implement pitch detection algorithm for instrument editor and smenc (#31). * Support mp3 format for static plugins and builds with new libsndfile. #### Instrument Updates * Trumpet, French Horn: ping pong loop, better tuning * Bass Trombone: ping pong loop, volume normalization, tuning * Alto Saxophone: ping pong loop #### Reduce Memory Usage after Unload * Avoid global constructors / destructors. * Use our own TextRenderer instead of cairo to be able to free font cache. * Ship necessary fonts on macOS for TextRenderer. * Free various tables and other bits of static data when unloading. #### Fixes * Don't crash on invalid utf8 during conversion (use replacement char). * Fix crash caused by multiple threads modifying control events. * Fix CLAP's get factory implementation (#30). * Various ASAN / UBSAN fixes. * Fix RTSAN issue: make FFT realtime safe. * Avoid allocating memory in RT thread if events need to be sorted. * Fix (unlikely) LineEdit crash. * Validate input for smenc -m and other utils where an integer is expected (#31). * Fix smooth tune performance for long input files. * Build system updates. * Convert manpages to markdown. * Documentation updates. -- Stefan Westerfeld, http://space.twc.de/~stefan

1 month, 4 weeks

[LAD] International Faust Conference (IFC-26, June 4-5, 2026, Cannes, France)

by michel buffa

IFC 2026: International Faust Conference 2026 Campus Georges Méliès Université Côte d'Azur Cannes, France, June 4-5, 2026 Conference website http://ifc26.i3s.univ-cotedazur.fr/ <http://ifc26.i3s.univ-cotedazur.fr/> Submission link https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifc2026 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifc2026> Abstract registration deadline March 15, 2026 Submission deadline March 15, 2026 Topics: computer music <https://easychair.org/cfp/topic.cgi?a=35696602&tid=17398> The International Faust Conference aims at gathering researchers, developers, musicians, computer artists, etc. using the Faust programming language. The fifth International Faust Conference (IFC-26) will propose sessions of paper presentations, as well as thematic round tables, demonstrations, and tutorials. Participants are encouraged to present current works, projects, etc. and to discuss future directions for Faust and its community. IFC-26 is organized by the University Côte d'Azur. This FREE event will take place on June 4-5, 2026 in Cannes (France). CfP on the web site for the conference: http://ifc26.i3s.univ-cotedazur.fr/ <http://ifc26.i3s.univ-cotedazur.fr/> Submission Guidelines Deadline for submitting papers: March 15th, 2026 Deadline for submitting reviews: April 15th, 2026 Notification of acceptance: April 20th, 2026 Paper Submissions We welcome submissions from academics, professionals, independent programmers, artists, etc. We solicit original papers centered around the Faust programming language in the following categories: Original research papers (from 2 to 14 pages long, LaTeX template), to be presented as oral presentation and that will be included in the proceedings. Practitioner talk: 1-2 page extended abstract (PDF or MarkDown or LaTex, that will not be integrated to the proceedings) to be presented as a short oral presentation. This track aims at welcoming contributions from solo developers, designers, artists, hackers, industry professionals, or broadly speaking practitioners, who wish to share knowledge about FAUST related topics, but are not used to the standards of academic writing. The proposal must include a title, a brief related work, a description of the work or topic to be presented and a short biography of the author(s). Please contact the session chairs if you have questions and / or need some support. Performance: Submit a performance making creative use of FAUST audio applications. Performance submissions consist of a 1-2 page extended abstract (PDF or MarkDown or LaTex, that will not be integrated to the proceedings) that must include a title, a description of the performance, links to audio / video documentation of the work, biographies of all performers and a complete list of technical requirements. If your proposal requires unusual equipment to be provided by conference organizers, please contact the session chairs to ensure the feasibility of the proposal. Artworks and Demos: Submit a work to be presented as an artwork or hands-on demo which makes significant use of FAUST. Artwork and demo submissions consist of a 1-2 page extended abstract (PDF or MarkDown or LatTeX, that will not be integrated to the proceedings) including a title, a description of the project, diagrams, images or links to online resources. Works must be suitable for presentation on a computer kiosk with headphones. If your proposal requires unusual equipment to be provided by conference organizers, please contact the session chairs to ensure the feasibility of the proposal. Technology tutorial: Send an detailed abstract (PDF or MarkDown or LaTex, that will not be integrated to the proceedings) of your tutorial directly to the tutorial chair <mailto:michel.buffa@univ-cotedazur.fr>. Papers should be written in English, up to 14 pages in length, non anonymous, and formatted according to the LaTex template <https://mega.nz/file/2h5iHRrJ#hdIdeTWSqSaqWILkVSYCuMOYqYqD6-RfSkD-OUOTVQo> provided. All submissions are subject to peer review. Acceptance may be conditional upon changes being made to the paper as directed by reviewers. Accepted papers will be published on-line. They will be presented by their author(s) at IFC-26. All submissions, except tutorial proposals, should be made through the IFC-26 submission portal: TO COME! Round Table Topics A series of round tables on the following themes will take place: Faust Tools (e.g., Architectures, IDE, Faust Code Generator, On-Line Services, etc.) DSP in Faust and Faust Libraries (e.g., New Algorithms, New Libraries, Missing Functions, etc.) Faust Compiler and Semantics Other Topics / Open Session We solicit topic suggestions from the Faust community for each of these themes by sending an email to the round table chair <mailto:michel.buffa@univ-cotedazur.fr> Committees Local Organization Committee Michel Buffa (University Côte d'Azur, France) Jean-François Trubert (University Côte d'Azur, France) Romain Michon (Inria, Lyon, France) Stéphane Letz (GRAME-CNCM, Lyon, France) Jerome Lebrun (CNRS, France), Track Chair. Steering Committee Alain Bonardi (Université Paris 8, France) Stéphane Letz (GRAME-CNCM, Lyon, France) Romain Michon (Inria, Lyon, France) Yann Orlarey (Inria, Lyon, France) Contact All questions about submissions should be emailed to michel.buffa(a)univ-cotedazur.f <mailto:michel.buffa@univ-cotedazur.fr>

2 months

[LAD] Loopino v0.8.0 released

by Hermann Meyer

This release focuses on GUI performance, usability, and visual clarity.* * *Improvements:* * * *GUI Performance* - Fixed performance issues in libxputty, resulting in a significant UI speed-up - Faster redraw, lower CPU usage, and smoother interaction — especially on lower-end systems *Interface Redesign* - Cleaned and reorganized user interface layout - Improved readability and parameter grouping - More focused and streamlined workflow *New ADSR Envelope Widget* - New interactive ADSR envelope editor - Visual and intuitive curve shaping - Faster and more musical envelope programming *Notes* This update significantly improves UI responsiveness and overall usability, making Loopino faster, cleaner, and more comfortable to work with. Project Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino <https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino> Release Page: https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/re ... tag/v0.8.0 <https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.8.0>

2 months

[LAD] [Announce] FFADO version 2.5.0

by Jonathan Woithe

The FFADO project (https://ffado.org) announces the availability of FFADO version 2.5.0. This version includes some new features and helpful fixes. This is a source-only release that can be downloaded from https://ffado.org/files/libffado-2.5.0.tgz New features since FFADO 2.4.9: * Visual and functional improvements to ffado-mixer by Edmund Raile. * The geometry and state of ffado-mixer is restored when started (thanks to Dmitry Sushkov. * Device state can be restored automatically when ffado-mixer starts if enabled in the preferences dialog (from Dmitry Sushkov). Other changes since FFADO 2.4.9: * Fix crossbar router state restoration (reported by Nick Sorenson). * Try to make MAudio ProFire 2626 GUIDs unique so more than one can be used simultaneously in ffado-mixer. * Fix text formatting in "About" window (reported by Pander). * Additional python type mismatch fixes from Dmitry Sushkov. * Avoid calling non-existent methods when dealing with device nicknames. * Fixes for the ProFire 2626 mixer and crossbar router from Dmitry Sushkov. * Fix setting restoration when more than one device is present (Dmitry Sushkov). * Be more flexible when restoring device settings when streaming is active (Dmitry Sushkov). Thanks to those who have helped with this release, including Edmund Raile, Dmitry Sushkov, Pander and Nick Sorenson. Jonathan Woithe (on behalf of ffado.org)

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