I think it would be helpful if he had a 'click here, then here' sort of guide and some example workflows.
Ie, how to start recording in Ardour.
Install ardour and Qjackctl.
Open Qjackctl. etc.
Open Ardour. Add a track. Press Shift E. Click on 'Input' etc..Check what program is monitoring. Arm the track, go.
Adding a drum track. Install Hydrogen. Open Hydrogen. Add a stereo track/Switch to JACK mode/etc..
Obviously a guide like this would end up being quite detailed, and would probably require some sort of _javascript_ 'pop up' to a glossary for terms a novice might not understand.
It'd be difficult - but I think it would be helpful. As it stands I wouldn't be confident just sending him a link to the docs because there is no simple entry point to get started recording music.
My 2c
Cheers
Nicholas
On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Christopher Antila <crantila@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello:
The Docs SIG is working on a guide for some of Fedora's music and audio
software, to be released with Fedora 14. The Musicians' Guide is being
written primarily by me, as part of the Fedora Summer Coding program.
Some of the first drafts are complete, with others being added regularly.
I would greatly appreciate the help of all willing parties, to read the
documents, establish and ensure consistency, and check for grammar. You
are even invited to use the documents to learn the software, if you wish
- all programs contain a tutorial where concepts are explained in the
context of producing a useful sound file (although I assume that most
subscribers to this list will already know).
The following web page will be updated regularly, as new material for
testing is written.
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Crantila/FSC/Testing
All comments and any assistance are appreciated. In particular, if you
would prefer alternate programs for certain tasks, you can submit
requests with reasons - I know there has been some preference shown for
Denemo and MuseScore over Frescobaldi, for instance, and there are tons
of helpful little programs for synthesis and DSP. Changes and additions
will not make it into the Fedora 14 Guide.
Regards,
Christopher.
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