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Fedora 14 moves from <code>jack</code> to <code>jack2</code>, formerly called <code>jackdmp</code>. <code>jack2</code> offers many improvements over previous versions available in Fedora. Current <code>jack</code>-capable programs can take advantage of these improvements without modification. | Fedora 14 moves from <code>jack</code> to <code>jack2</code>, formerly called <code>jackdmp</code>. <code>jack2</code> offers many improvements over previous versions available in Fedora. Current <code>jack</code>-capable programs can take advantage of these improvements without modification. | ||
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The move to <code>jack2</code> is another example of the behind-the-scenes improvements that are a part of Fedora 14. | The move to <code>jack2</code> is another example of the behind-the-scenes improvements that are a part of Fedora 14. | ||
== | == Musicians' Guide == | ||
Created as a Fedora Summer Coding project, the Fedora ''Musicians' Guide'' is released for the first time with Fedora 14. The ''Musicians' Guide'' shows you how to use several popular audio and music applications available in Fedora, and it explains some basic concepts you need to know when using audio software on any computer. | |||
Each application has a tutorial, designed to show a typical use of the application by creating an actual musical project. In the '''Ardour''' tutorial, for example, you learn how to mix and master a recording of a real song. In the '''Qtractor''' tutorial, you learn how to create a MIDI-based accompaniment for a recording of a Beethoven piano sonata. | |||
More advanced users - especially programmers who wish to create music - will appreciate the detailed coverage of '''SuperCollider''', a programming language designed for audio synthesis. The tutorial shows you how to create a piece of music, from inspiration to completion. There is also a section explaining the syntax and usage of many language features, designed to be used as an introduction to '''SuperCollider''', and as a reference while you program. Combined with the extensive documentation available from the developers, the ''Musicians' Guide'' chapter help to make '''SuperCollider''' on Fedora easier than ever! | |||
Highly-trained musicians, and those still in training, will want to use the ear-training application '''Solfege'''. '''Solfege''' offers a wide variety of exercises, from hearing and singing intervals and chords, to taking dictation of a series of chords, or even detecting a tuning discrepancy between pitches. Whether you want to build your aural skills for the first time or just want help in maintaining them, '''Solfege''' can help you. | |||
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'''Qsynth''' is explained in Chapter 10, "FluidSynth" of the new ''Musicians' Guide''. | '''Qsynth''' is explained in Chapter 10, "FluidSynth" of the new ''Musicians' Guide''. | ||
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New to Fedora14, '''gtick''' is a metronome application supporting different meters and speeds up to 1000 bpm. Review the details at http://www.antcom.de/gtick/. | |||
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Revision as of 17:09, 4 September 2010
jack2
Fedora 14 moves from jack to jack2, formerly called jackdmp. jack2 offers many improvements over previous versions available in Fedora. Current jack-capable programs can take advantage of these improvements without modification.
jack2takes advantage of multi-processor or multi-core systems. The result is fewer audio glitches when more than onejack-enabled program is run.- You can now modify connections without interrupting the audio stream. This means that you do not need to stop recording or playback in order to change how your programs connect to each other.
- "Asynchronous" activation prevents audible audio glitches. If a program does not provide a sample in time,
jack2automatically repeats the previous sample. The oldjackserver would have produced an audible glitch, but withjack2, you may not even hear the missing sample. - You can use
jack2andPulseAudioon the same computer. When thejackserver starts, it automatically takes control of your audio hardware fromPulseAudio. When thejackserver stops, it automatically returns control of your audio hardware toPulseAudio. There is no longer a benefit to removingPulseAudio.
The move to jack2 is another example of the behind-the-scenes improvements that are a part of Fedora 14.
Musicians' Guide
Created as a Fedora Summer Coding project, the Fedora Musicians' Guide is released for the first time with Fedora 14. The Musicians' Guide shows you how to use several popular audio and music applications available in Fedora, and it explains some basic concepts you need to know when using audio software on any computer.
Each application has a tutorial, designed to show a typical use of the application by creating an actual musical project. In the Ardour tutorial, for example, you learn how to mix and master a recording of a real song. In the Qtractor tutorial, you learn how to create a MIDI-based accompaniment for a recording of a Beethoven piano sonata.
More advanced users - especially programmers who wish to create music - will appreciate the detailed coverage of SuperCollider, a programming language designed for audio synthesis. The tutorial shows you how to create a piece of music, from inspiration to completion. There is also a section explaining the syntax and usage of many language features, designed to be used as an introduction to SuperCollider, and as a reference while you program. Combined with the extensive documentation available from the developers, the Musicians' Guide chapter help to make SuperCollider on Fedora easier than ever!
Highly-trained musicians, and those still in training, will want to use the ear-training application Solfege. Solfege offers a wide variety of exercises, from hearing and singing intervals and chords, to taking dictation of a series of chords, or even detecting a tuning discrepancy between pitches. Whether you want to build your aural skills for the first time or just want help in maintaining them, Solfege can help you.
Qsynth
Qsynth is a graphical front-end for the FluidSynth software-based MIDI synthesizer. Qsynth lets you take advantage of the full capabilities of FluidSynth more easily. You can change all aspects of a FluidSynth setup, and even run multiple instances of the FluidSynth synthesizer, from within one Qsynth window.
Qsynth is explained in Chapter 10, "FluidSynth" of the new Musicians' Guide.
gtick
New to Fedora14, gtick is a metronome application supporting different meters and speeds up to 1000 bpm. Review the details at http://www.antcom.de/gtick/.