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by Philotomy
Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Piano + midi in Linux???
Replies: 8
Views: 2045

Re: Piano + midi in Linux???

If you're looking for the "Linux native" equivalent of Windows VSTs, you'll need to look for LV2 plugins or "Linux VST" plugins.
by Philotomy
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Audio interface advice / general setup advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 2118

Re: Audio interface advice / general setup advice.

I'm planning to run Bitwig, since they actually gave me a license recently. Does anyone have experience running it on a machine of this vintage? I'm running Bitwig on a system with an intel i5-2550K, 16GB RAM, SSD HD, and AMD RX580 for graphics. I haven't noticed any performance issues. (FWIW, I'm ...
by Philotomy
Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:14 am
Forum: Computer Related Hardware
Topic: multiple inputs and outputs with cadence and usb interface
Replies: 3
Views: 1113

Re: multiple inputs and outputs with cadence and usb interface

If you set the number of inputs and outputs to zero I believe it will automatically set them to the max for your current settings. Also, note that some interfaces may reduce the number of ins/outs they support at different sampling rates. You can check your interface's manual to see if this might be...
by Philotomy
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Lament
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Lament

folderol wrote: Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:47 pm I like this. Very original and good choice of instruments.
Thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
by Philotomy
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: System Tuning and Configuration
Topic: Pipewire called for testers. Anybody tried it out?
Replies: 56
Views: 18863

Re: Pipewire called for testers. Anybody tried it out?

Bitwig is really nice, but...no lv2 support. If I had to pick one thing I'd improve on Bitwig, this would be it: native LV2 support on Linux would be great. Right now it's limited to Linux VSTs. I load LV2s with Carla. I've loaded some Windows VSTs at one time or another, but I tend to avoid that, ...
by Philotomy
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: System Tuning and Configuration
Topic: Pipewire called for testers. Anybody tried it out?
Replies: 56
Views: 18863

Re: Pipewire called for testers. Anybody tried it out?

having Pulseaudio installed "traditionaly" causes the weirdests problems when running jack for many people. One comom problem I remember is not beeing able to bounce a project in Ardour/Mixbus. but problems appear all the time, like this time when I had Pulse accidently installed: https:/...
by Philotomy
Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: System Tuning and Configuration
Topic: Jack Audio Issues when using USB Switch?
Replies: 7
Views: 1865

Re: Jack Audio Issues when using USB Switch?

I think I understand something now. Jack should only be used if you need to do more specific audo tasks. Otherwise let Pulse run and do normal everyday work. Is this correct statement. That way you can move around and fuction easier in the desktop. Well, that's one way to approach it. It depends on...
by Philotomy
Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Music Theory/Songwriting
Topic: the Dominant-7 chord in major/minor keys
Replies: 7
Views: 11758

Re: the Dominant-7 chord in major/minor keys

An M7 is the addition of the 7th note to the major triad. Right, although good to note that it's the addition of a major 7th to the major triad. Major triad + major seventh = Major 7th chord (e.g, Cmaj7, CM7, CΔ7) Major triad + minor seventh = Dominant 7th chord (e.g., C7) Minor triad + minor seven...
by Philotomy
Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:07 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Lament
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Lament

Rainmak3r wrote: Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:51 am Truly gorgeous! Violas are among my favourite instruments in the orchestra, and your daughter played the part beautifully. I also had the vibe of a 70s band interlude: great work!
Thank you!
by Philotomy
Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Man with a Clan
Replies: 28
Views: 4556

Re: Man with a Clan

Wow, very impressive! This is a great track, and I've added it to my Soundcloud playlist. 8)

I agree the drums could be varied a bit more, and I might even bring the rhythm guitars up a bit relative to the drums, but I think it's a great song.
by Philotomy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Lament
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Lament

I think I got the 60s vibe from the combination of guitar and whistle, emphasized by the playing style and the whole production. I think I'm reminded of some hippie-influenced music. The drums too help, with the very dead snare. I love that. Though the good low end shifts the tone towards the 70s. ...
by Philotomy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Endless (melodic synth jam)
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: Endless (melodic synth jam)

Very nice jam. You mentioned it sounded a little cinematic, which is the vibe I get from it, too. It reminds me of Michael Nyman (especially his minimalism-style cinematic pieces). Well done!
by Philotomy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Lament
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Lament

Hi @Philotomy , this is a beautiful piece. The way you produced it lends it a very late 60s air, very nice playing too. I find the viola an especially nice touch: so praise to your daughter! Thank you, Jeanette. I'll pass on the compliment to my daughter; I know she'll appreciate that. :) Interesti...
by Philotomy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:51 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: The Empire of Goodness
Replies: 7
Views: 1454

Re: The Empire of Goodness

That's awesome; I love it. And it sounds appropriately Russian. 8)
by Philotomy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:26 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Jotunheim - Playing live to backing tracks.
Replies: 8
Views: 1495

Re: Jotunheim - Playing live to backing tracks.

Very cool. I've never played a Mesa, actually. I have a Fender Blues Jr. (with a Cannabis Rex speaker replacing the stock one), a Marshall DSL40 (with a Celestion Creamback replacing the stock speaker), a Marshall SL5, and a Boss Katana 100/212.