[LAU] [ANN] Nama recorder-mixer version 0.997

Hi Linux audio users, I've released a new version of Nama, a multitrack recorder, mixer and mastering application based on Ecasound. Nama is implemented in Perl. In brief, if you are interested in recording from the console, or if you would like to work with Ecasound via GUI with some added conveniences, Nama is for you. If you must have a graphic waveform display, Nama is probably _not_ for you. A website with screenshots is at http://ecmdr.infogami.com . I'd like to acknowledge the help I've received from Julien Claassen. This latest version reflects many of his suggestions and extensive testing. Here are some of the newest features: * Nama has a mastering mode based on the signal processing network used by Jamin. In brief: The mixed signal goes through an equalizer that feeds signal paths for low, mid-range and high-frequency bands. Each of these branches has a spatializer and compressor. The branches join into a boost circuit with gain and limiter controls before being output to JACK, a sound device or a WAV file. * Users can define and position audio regions using marks and text commands. * Virtual, read-only tracks (created by the link_track command add choices in manipulating WAV files and incorporating WAV files from other Nama projects. MORE ABOUT NAMA Nama adds abstractions for high-level control over Ecasound including projects, tracks, buses, marks, a mixer and persistent settings. Nama provides an optional GUI (based on the Tk widget set) and an extensive command language with a recursive-descent parser. Features include: * Recording and selecting among multiple WAV files for each track * Mixdown and mastering functions, including an 'automix' function that generates a normalized mixdown. * Transparent operation with and without JACK. Nama will automatically use your JACK server if available. JACK clients can be specified for track inputs and auxiliary sends. * Full access to LADSPA plugins, including search and parameter help * Non destructive editing * Small code base and feature set help ensure reliable recording * Full documentation (man pages, command-line help) * Easy to review Ecasound chain setups and other data for diagnostic purposes TEXT INTERFACE Nama's text interface is perhaps the most complete user interface available for multitrack recording, mixing and mastering by console users under Linux. In brief, Nama * Can be fully controlled by text commands * Provides tab completion and help functions * Executes Ecasound, shell, Perl, and internal commands GUI Nama's GUI cannot compare with Ardour, Audacity, Rezound, Slab, etc. In particular Nama lacks a graphic waveform display. (It is also plain to look at.) What it does provide are: * Sliders for all effects and plugins for which hinting is available. Automatic log scaling. * Pan and volume sliders for each track with buttons for mute, unity-gain and pan-to-center. QUICK START To install: cpan Tk Time::HiRes Audio::Ecasound::Multitrack The executable is called 'nama'. You will also need to have Ecasound installed, preferably a recent version. Your LADSPA plugins and Ecasound presets should be detected automatically. I'll be pleased to hear any feedback. Best regards, Joel -- Joel Roth