27 Apr
2009
27 Apr
'09
10:27 p.m.
On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:21:41PM +0100, Folderol wrote:
On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:20:17 -0700
Ken Restivo <ken(a)restivo.org> wrote:
Actually, I'm using the EEE as a softsynth, not a DAW.
It's working out rather well so far. I can run a couple Fluidsynths, an ecasound with
a couple LADSPA plugins, and some other utilities, with no problems. Exactly what I
wanted.
I also experimented with ecasound on it for doing some scratch ideas, and it works.
I also loaded Ardour on it, but Ardour is DOA on the EEE: the dialog boxes so frickin big
that they don't fit in the EEE's small screen.
But the EEE is perfect as a low-power, light, highly portable softsynth. I've used it
for some outdoor street music, and it's fantastic for that. Also very convenient for
rehearsals and should be helpful for casual gigs too.
-ken
I'm happy to report that Linux softsynths
have been used on a commercial pop/rock CD called "Lawler Rules".
I did some studio work for them over the last year, and the CD is finally out. They
produced it on a Mac with ProTools. I played keyboards on it and used exclusively Linux
and Linux softsynths.
http://www.myspace.com/lawlerrulesvol1
I used AMS for the Moog and ZynAddSubFX for the synthy-string pad on "Cocaine
Cowboys", and PHASEX for the ARP-y plinks on "Death". AZR3 is Hammond
organ and Fluidsynth for piano on most of the songs, and Fluidsynth is also the bass on
"Big Groove".
If you like commercial classic rock, enjoy. Higher-resolution versions might end up for
sale on Last.fm, Virb, CDBaby, or elsewhere.
-ken
Very nice!
BTW how did you get on with your eeepc as a DAW?