Re: [linux-audio-user] [ANN] ALSA MIDI Humanizer v0.0.1

Frank Barknecht wrote: Well, I called it 'humanizer' just because it is how this kind of functionality in sequencers and drum machines has always been called, AFAIK. It doesn't pretend to make a track programmed in a sequencer more human. However I really find it useful when used with small range settings, even applied to the kind of tracks that in some music styles (like electronic music) could also have been left as they were programmed. As Stephen said, if you just randomize the timing and the velocity of a sequenced drum track it doesn't sound as a real drummer at all. But you can program the more audible variations by hand, add a very subtle randomization to the whole track and use a slightly wider range for the cymbals. Anyway, as I said, I've always used this functionality in various situations (but I can't speak for my own results). It is builtin in cubase, digital performer and any other commercial software sequencer I've tried in my life. Don't think of it as a pretentious attempt to revolutionize computer music. It's just a little utility app that somebody might find useful in some situations. Even more, I believe that an application that sounds just like a real drummer for instance, is possible, but I'm not really interested in such thing artistically speaking. Cheers, c. -- www.cesaremarilungo.com