Ken Restivo wrote: > On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:21:41PM +0100, Folderol wrote: > >> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:20:17 -0700 >> Ken Restivo <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> >>> 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? >> >> > > 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. > > Maybe if you ask nicely the guys at indamixx might be kind enough to send you their template for running ardour on their small screen setup. Or you could start a bounty on mantis for a smaller sized layout to fit your screen resolution... Patrick Shirkey Boost Hardware Ltd > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Linux-audio-user mailing list > Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user > _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
