On Thu, 2004-07-29 at 15:26, Dave Robillard wrote: > 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, > Not what most "synthesizer" enthusiasts consider a "modular synth" but if I see a REAL need out there it would be to create a module that has a GM instrument wavetable with at least one drum set and the typical 128 midi instruments. FLuid synth is alright I guess if you like soundfonts... I mean something modeled on the likes of Edirol Hyper Canvas or Roland Virtual Sound canvas, Wingroove or Yamaha's SY-XG virtual softsynth. R~ > -DR- >
