> On 10/25/05, S. Massy <smassy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi there, > > > > I am toying with the idea to re-start playing with digital synthesis > > once again (haven't done so in a while now). Judging by the number of > > synth packages in the Debian archive, there is more than a few out > > there; however, most of them (bristol, ams, etc.) seem to be > > GUI-controlled (and hence require an x-server), which is not very > > practical for me. I can think of a few ways to rig up a modular synth > > with, say, ecasound, jack, and aconnect, but I was wondering if there is > > any programme, package, or idea already out there to make this easier. I > > also started playing with SuperCollider today, but language-driven > > synthesis are, by necessity, more of a long-term endavour, and, right > > now, I'm looking for more of a modular synth solution, especially > > LADSPA-driven. Any idea? > > > > Thanks, > > S.M. As an alternative to Super Collider you might look into Chuck. On the surface it seems like an interesting alternative and possibly a bit more manageable than SC, but again it's a language so it might take more time than you want to invest: http://chuck.cs.princeton.edu/ Anyway, even if you don't use I think it's interesting to know about. Take care, Mark
