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Rock Out with Your Console Out

By Rebecca Chapnik 

Playing and managing your music in text mode. more>>

Roaming Media

By Michael Nugent 

Portable music doesn't need to be restricted to headphones. Here's a step-by-step how-to on setting up a music system that follows you around the house like a puppy. more>>

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gStrings in Your Pocket

By Shawn Powers 

What may sound like a perverse concept is actually one of the many ways smartphones can change your life. If you play a musical instrument but don't happen to have perfect pitch (most of us, sadly), you can buy a tuner, pitch pipe, tuning fork or any number of other aids to keep yourself in tune. If you have a smartphone in your pocket, however, you also can simply download gStrings. more>>

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Short Notices: News In Linux Audio

By Dave Phillips 

I hope all my readers enjoyed the best of the holiday season. I've been busy with the predictable confusions and minor crises that attend this time of year, but I managed to find time to jot down some recommendations for my readers. Go on, you've been good, give yourself a few extra belated gifts and don't worry if your budget's busted - it's all free software, you can't beat these deals. more>>

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At Home With AV Linux

By Dave Phillips 

My studio computer collection includes two custom-built desktop machines and a Hewlett-Packard G60 laptop. more>>

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An Arch Tale

By Dave Phillips 

Dave needs a new 64-bit Linux for his primary audio production machine. What shall he do ? Read on to learn how and why he decided upon the Arch Linux distribution. more>>

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Super Collision At Studio Dave: The New World Of SuperCollider3, Part 3

By Dave Phillips 

Advanced Use more>>

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The SuperCollider Book: A Review

By Dave Phillips 

The Book more>>

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Linux Audio Conference 2011: A Report From Maynooth

By Dave Phillips 

On May 7 and 8 I attended the Linux Audio Conference for 2011 held in Maynooth, Ireland. Due to a temporary mental malfeasance - for some reason I assumed the Earth rotated in the opposite direction - I booked my flight for the wrong departure date and was unable to change its itinerary without paying out a hefty sum to the airline. more>>

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A Report From Beyond: Linux Sound & Music At Virginia Tech

By Dave Phillips 

From April 7 through 9 I attended Beyond, a series of lectures, workshops, and concerts promoted by the DISIS group at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA. more>>

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Friends Of JACK

By Dave Phillips 

Friends Of JACK more>>

The Mixbus mixer.

Introducing Mixbus And The Ardour3 Alpha

By Dave Phillips 

Mixbus (Figure 1) is a version of Ardour2 for Linux and OSX that replaces Ardour's native mixer with one designed by the Harrison company, a manufacturer of professional audio mixing boards. more>>

Fender Mustang amplifier

PLUG And The Fender Mustang

By Dave Phillips 

Recently I decided I needed a new guitar amplifier for my studio. Its sole employment would be studio work, so I looked for a small lightweight amp with a good sound, high-quality digital effects, and amplifier/cabinet modeling. Of course I'm always on the look-out for hardware that can be edited from a computer running Linux, and did I mention that a low cost would be nice ? more>>

Cover photo of The Audio Programming Book.

A Linux Audio Christmas

By Dave Phillips 

Some interesting items showed up under Dave's Christmas tree, including a new book by some old friends, a laptop keyboard (music, not QWERTY), and an excellent Linux audio plugin for high-quality reverb. Dave must have been a very good boy last year.

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Image of the Ceres spectral editor.

Linux Audio Update: The Fall Fashions

By Dave Phillips 

This week's entry looks at a unique new audio editor, some important updates, and a very cool programming environment for graphics (and much more). As always, some tasty treats are cooking in the Linux audio kitchen. more>>

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