Richard Green wrote:
I am new(ish) to this list so hello, been listen for a
week or so.
I am looking for a the type of software I found in at
sharewaremusic.com
for scheduling and automation of radio shows. There are a few options in
the Windows category, but I have found nothing for Linux, and nothing GPLd.
I am hoping that such software would be useful for running a stage
productions audio sound effects, with the sound operatator reading the
cues from an on-screen running sheet, and triggering the associated sound.
He's the part I need most: If, becuase of the timings of cues, the
asssociated sounds overlap, they should be mixed together and played
back though the same output device. Audio samples would be fairly well
prepared, but a simple way to set the overall playback level of an
individual same would be ideal. Timing accuracy is not enormously
important, so ability to work with a low latancy kernel is not
necessarily a requirement.
Do you know if such an thing exists for Linux?
Ardour has support for a certain amount of automation. It is not a
simple task to install but these days it's a lot easier than it used to be.
Paul Davis who runs the project is in the final bug clearing stage
before a stable release is made so if you are in the position to test
and help out then you will see some positive results.
Otherwise I don't know of other apps that provide the level of
automation you are looking for except maybe rtmix (or an extension to it
I can never remember) by Ivica Bucvic. That app is neat but you may need
to have some background in scripting to get the most out of it.
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Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No!
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Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002
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