Hello LAU, I'm designing a modular synth engine, and would like to get some input on desired features/abilities to make sure it's designed in a way that will make it the most flexible. So, what features are important to you in a synth? What annoys you about the current crop of linux synths? Already planned (* = working right now): * Low latency realtime operation via Jack * 100% LADSPA plugins, not Yet Another Internal Plugin Format - (DSSI and perhaps VST are being considered) * Seperate engine and frontend(s), ALL communication via OSC (Open Sound Control) The main GUI will be a modular a lot like AMS/SSM/etc. but there's no reason it has to be, the engine can be used from the command line, in programs/scripts (from any language that can talk OSC), hardcoded in custom synths, etc. etc. This will allow, for example, algorithmic composition in C without the limitations of MIDI and discrete notes. The use of OSC means you can run the engine transparently over the network (on 20 machines if you so please..) - Polyphonic, runtime selectable (in the works right now) - Multitimbral * ALSA MIDI in will be through a seperate application, which will allow binding of any MIDI controller to any param in the synth - Sending OSC messages from module ports * Sample accurate everything - The main modular frontend will support LASH (formerly LADCCA), and allow building of control panels ala galan I'm very open to suggestions, that's why I started this thread.. let's hear 'em Cheers, -DR-
