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ercanbrack

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Hi!

I left Corporate Social Media & joined the Fediverse on Jan. 21, 2021.

Concerns: algorithmic manipulation, censorship, privacy issues, political division in the USA. I try to avoid disinformation & media bias.

Politics: Moderate, Independent, Country over Party

I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

I love music, reading, Linux, Open Source Software, & my family. ✌️❤️🙂

#Linux #Linuxaudio, #Linuxtablet, #MusicProduction #NowPlaying #LinuxMusicians #DreamPop

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amadeus, to linux
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What do you think? How many active (s) are there in the world?

ercanbrack,
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@pkirn @amadeus

Reaper is every bit as popular as Bitwig and Ardour, and possibly more so in the Linux realm. I have doubts that metrics from just those two developers would give a clear enough picture as to the number of linux users. There are probably 20 DAWs available in the Linux world.

Along with the little oddball DAWs, there are big names, like Presonus, Bitwig, Harrison, and Cockos. Here is a list of just the most popular ones:

https://www.musicradar.com/news/14-best-linux-plugins-daws

amadeus, to Dragonlance
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I am still struggling to #debug some #proprietary #audio #plugin (s) using a #flatpak DAW. Is there any way I can see what resources the plugins are trying to access from within the Flatpak #sandbox? Running #bitwig with flatpak run -v com.bitwig.BitwigStudio does not reveal anything and flatpak run --command=sh --devel com.bitwig.BitwigStudio > gdb /app/bin/bitwig-studio (after installing org.freedesktop.Sdk.Debug) only says: (No debugging symbols found in /app/bin/bitwig-studio)

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus

Here is, as far as I can tell, the complete commandline reference. If there is a way to accomplish what you are seeking, it will likely be here:

https://docs.flatpak.org/en/latest/flatpak-command-reference.html

amadeus, to manjaro
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Does converting to sound like a good idea? I don't now. Appealing perhaps, but smart? Maybe not. 🤔

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus

I liked endeavorOS quite a bit when I was using rolling distros. It may be a worthwhile consideration. 🙂

amadeus, to mastodon
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Am I the only one who almost always disables boosts for new friends on ? I would be completely overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in my timeline if I didn't.
Wouldn't it be great to be able to toggle between showing and not showing boosts in the timeline?
Plain disabling them sometimes feels a little sad. 🫣️
I am primarily interested in what my friends have to say but of course at times also interested to see what they support with boosts.

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus

Use the Lists feature to provide control. This nay sound weird, but i almost never use my main feed, because I have created targeted lists that allow me to view what I want, when I want, rather than everything all at once.

amadeus, (edited ) to thai
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On another front, I am now in the process of setting up our new #thai #company together with my wife. The #lawyer is already at work. 🥰️
The name is set, the #logo and a minimal #corporate design are made (I used an #opensource font and did all the work in #inkscape), the #domain is bought and set up, the #website is in the works (with #grav) and our thai #friends are on board as shareholders as well. 😃️
Unfortunately I can't share the details yet, but I'm still really excited. 🥳️

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus

I’ll be interested in learning about your new endeavor, when you are able to share more info! Best of luck! 🙂

amadeus, to solar
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A brief update on my driven . It looks like I'm going to have to invest in cells right now after all, as the here on this beautiful island is not only exceptionally bad or in terms of but also in terms of , which makes it difficult for the to recognize a as present at all. 😵‍💫️ Recently, the have dropped at times below 140 while the frequency has hovered beween 40 to 55 .

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus

That’s unfortunate. 😞

ercanbrack,
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@amadeus @solidtrax

That’s cool! I like your attitude! 🙂

ercanbrack, to linux
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Linux Free & Open Source Ambient/Texture/Cinematic FX plugins:

"Surge-XT Effects" plugin:
Nimbus (Grain Dly)

SuperFlyDSP:
Flying Reverb (Shimmer)

Brummer10:
GXReverseDly (Rev Delay)
GXPlugins.lv2 (Slow Gear)

Aether Reverb

Delay Architect

Airwindows -- See: Reverbs, Effects, & Ambience categories (Many!)

sjaehn -- B.Choppr

PaulXStretch (Extreme Time Stretch)

Argotlunar (Grain Dly)

GVST:
GGrain (Grain Resynthesis)
GRevDly (Rev Dly)

atomicpoet, (edited ) to random

Who do you think does the best version of Spanish Bombs?

Here's the choices:

  1. The Clash - Spanish Bombs (Original)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul0uJfhywW8

  2. Ceci Bastida - Spanish Bombs
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H81alHWi0H4

  3. Melodee Fernandez - Spanish Bombs
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqtLaosKuUg

Honestly, all three are just so good. I'd love to know your opinions.

ercanbrack,
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@atomicpoet

I voted for The Clash original. If Ceci had an actual studio recording of her version, it would probably sound fantastic. I haven't found one.

You didn't list this, but I wanted to post a version of this song that I personally really like. I hope you like it too. 😎👍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEboFCdPRQ&ab_channel=MeghanArias-Topic

ercanbrack, to Musicproduction
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Fabfilter is now supporting CLAP!!

https://www.fabfilter.com/news/1702983600/all-plug-ins-updated-with-clap-support-bug-fixes-and-more

#Fabfilter #Plugin #MusicProduction #Musician #CLAP

ercanbrack, to linux
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Have you ever wanted to try Linux for music production, but worried you might not be able to find plugins that model your favorite legendary synths?

Linux has you covered!

Check out some of what is available:

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ercanbrack,
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legendary synth emulations on Linux:

Diva:

Mix & match with the following components:

  • Minimoog Model D -- oscillators, filters envelopes
  • Jupiter 6 -- oscillators, filters, envelopes
  • Jupiter 8 -- oscillators, filters, envelopes
  • Alpha Juno 2 -- oscillators, envelopes
  • Juno 60 -- filters
  • MS-20 -- oscillators, filters
  • JP-8000 -- oscillators
  • SEM -- filters

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ercanbrack,
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legendary synth emulations on Linux:

Repro:

Repro 1 -- Sequential Circuits Pro One
Repro 5 -- Sequential Circuits Prophet 5

Dexed -- Yamaha DX-7

TAL-U-NO-LX -- Juno 60

TAL-J-8 -- Jupiter 8

TAL-BassLine-101

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ercanbrack,
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legendary synth emulations on Linux:

TAL-Sampler with Modeling for:

  • Vintage DAC modes (Emu II, AM6070, S1000, Sample Hold, Linear, Clean)
  • Steep 96dB low-pass reconstruction filter (Emu II and AM6070 F)

String -- Models a polyphonic ensemble string synthesizer (think Solina)

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ercanbrack,
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legendary synth emulations on Linux:

JC303 -- Roland TB-303

Corona -- Roland JP8080

Discovery / (Pro) -- Nord Lead 2

OB-XD -- Oberheim OB-X

ADLplug -- Yamaha OPL3 & OPN2 FM Chip synths

OPL -- Yamaha OPL2 FM Chip synth

Nil's K1v -- Kawai K1

Performer Free -- Crumar Performer

Phosphor2 -- Alpha Syntari

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ercanbrack,
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Linux is no longer out of the reach of regular musicians.

Linux music production is nearly as easy as that of Windows or MacOS music production.

Linux is advancing very quickly, and music production capabilities are so much more advanced than just 5 years ago.

Pro Audio music production on Linux is a reality TODAY!

ercanbrack, to linux
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Do you think using Linux for Music Production is difficult?

Linux Music production used to be really hard. In the early days, there was no plugin support for DAWS. Every individual application was standalone & was strung together by routing the audio to & from applications.

Those days are gone. Linux is just like Windows and Macs, & nearly as easy. Linux DAWs support LV2, VST3, and CLAP plugins.

A Linux DAW is a great option!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Windows #Mac #DAW #Plugin

ercanbrack, to windows
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For those who haven't already seen it, I think this may very well be the best skin/theme I've ever seen for U-he's Diva plugin!

https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=598507

https://plugmon.jp/product/mona/

ercanbrack, to ethelcain
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Listening to mellow, relaxing music at work today and posting the songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5o4Dgh-cp4&ab_channel=LabiSiffre-Topic

ercanbrack, to mastodon
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Has anyone else noticed that you have to "Delete and Repost" in order to get your Youtube link to show the video player in your post? It appears to be a bug in the browser interface.

ercanbrack, to Musicproduction
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Quality Linux Music Production:

DAW:
Ardour

Instrument Plugins:
Short Circuit-XT (coming)
Sfizz
AVL Drums
DrumGizmo
Oi Grandad!
PaulXStretch
Fluida.lv2
Surge-XT
Wavetable
Dexed
ADLPlug
Cardinal
Yoshimi
Odin 2
JC303
GeonKick
JS80P

Effects Plugins:
Dragonfly Reverb Ste
Linux Studio Plugins Ste
Aether Reverb
Guitarix.vst
GXPlugins Ste
mverb
Delay Architect
mda-lv2 Suite
Airwindows Plugins Ste
Chow Matrix
SG-323 Reverb

Utilities:
LibreArp
ildaeil

ercanbrack,
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All of the software I listed above is high quality and Open Source. It is entirely possible to have a complete Linux Music Production setup composed of just open source. I didn't even list all of the available programs--just some of my favorites.

Additionally, it is important to know that there are numerous freeware plugins and tools.

And to go beyond that, there is a growing number of quality commercial offerings.

While not needed, all is available!

ercanbrack, to fediverse
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I still keep Facebook although I never post anything there. I keep it to stay in contact with people I care about that won’t leave the place.

Today, I saw that some friends had posted, so I went to see what they had to say. While there, I noticed that the advertising had increased.

Every third post was a “Sponsored” advertisement!! Every third post!! 33% of my feed was advertisements!! How can those users tolerate that?!?!

I am so grateful for the Fediverse!!

#Fediverse #Mastodon #Facebook

ercanbrack, to random
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Not on my Bingo Card - aka Crazy Headlines:

Congrats To Elon Musk: I Didn’t Think You Had It In You To File A Lawsuit This Stupid. But, You Crazy Bastard, You Did It!

https://www.techdirt.com/2023/11/21/congrats-to-elon-musk-i-didnt-think-you-had-it-in-you-to-file-a-lawsuit-this-stupid-but-you-crazy-bastard-you-did-it/

This article is pure gold! Hahaha!! Guaranteed not to disappoint!

Part 1 of 2

ercanbrack, to random
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After being in the Fediverse for the last 2 1/2 years, I am still updating, editing, & organizing my follow list to make my main feed exactly what I want it to be. I use lists to remove things I read rarely, but don’t want to forget. I also use lists to make sure I don’t miss any posts from those who are most important to me.

You too should develop a system to maximize your enjoyment here.

There are no algorithms. This is on purpose. Know how to improve your feed & enjoyment here.

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