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 ====== Audio Effects & Filters ====== ====== Audio Effects & Filters ======
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 There are three native, free plugin formats for Linux Audio: DSSI, LADSPA, and LADSPA version 2. In this section, each tool is marked with an icon: There are three native, free plugin formats for Linux Audio: DSSI, LADSPA, and LADSPA version 2. In this section, each tool is marked with an icon:
  
-  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​D</​typo>​ DSSI plugin +  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​D</​typo>​ DSSI plugin; requires that you install ''​dssi''​ from [[http://​slackbuilds.org]] 
-  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​L</​typo>​ LADSPA plugin +  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​L</​typo>​ LADSPA plugin; requires that you install ''​ladspa_sdk''​ from [[http://​slackbuilds.org]] 
-  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​V</​typo>​ LV2 plugin+  * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​V</​typo>​ LV2 plugin; requires that you install ''​lv2''​ and ''​slv2''​ from [[http://​slackbuilds.org]]
   * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​A</​typo>​ Stand-alone application   * <typo ff:​icono;​fs:​1.33em;>​A</​typo>​ Stand-alone application
  
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 [[http://​www.quitte.de/​dsp/​caps.html|CAPS]] is a collection of audio plugins comprising basic virtual guitar amplification and a small range of classic effects, signal processors and generators of mostly elementary and occasionally exotic nature. [[http://​www.quitte.de/​dsp/​caps.html|CAPS]] is a collection of audio plugins comprising basic virtual guitar amplification and a small range of classic effects, signal processors and generators of mostly elementary and occasionally exotic nature.
  
 +Install them from [[http://​slackbuilds.org]],​ and find them listed with your LADSPA plugins in your DAW or [[jackrack|Jack Rack]] as **C* Audio Plugins**.
 +
 +[{{ caps.jpg?​666 | They may not look like much, but CAPS are top quality. }}]
  
 ====== Disthro Mini Series ====== ====== Disthro Mini Series ======
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   * 3-Band EQ   * 3-Band EQ
   * 3-Band Splitter   * 3-Band Splitter
 +
 +[{{ mini.jpg | Although petite, **Ping Pong Pan** packs a powerful punch.}}]
  
  
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   * Artican The Pilgrim   * Artican The Pilgrim
   * Artican The Function   * Artican The Function
-  * Dexed DX7 Emulator+  * [[synths#​dexed|Dexed]] DX7 Emulator
   * dRowAudio plugins   * dRowAudio plugins
   * Easy Sound Space Perception   * Easy Sound Space Perception
   * Juced Plugins   * Juced Plugins
-  * KlangFalter convolution ​audio plugin+  * KlangFalter convolution ​(requires impulse responses)
   * LUFS Meter   * LUFS Meter
   * Luftikus EQ   * Luftikus EQ
   * Mverb reverb   * Mverb reverb
-  * Nekobi TB-303 inspired drum sequencer +  * [[synths#​nekobi|Nekobi]] TB-303 inspired drum sequencer 
-  * Obxd Obx emulator+  * [[synths#​obxd|Obxd]] Obx (and family) ​emulator
   * Pitched Delay   * Pitched Delay
   * Stereo Source Separator   * Stereo Source Separator
   * TAL Dub-3, Filter, NoiseMaker, Reverb, and Vocoder   * TAL Dub-3, Filter, NoiseMaker, Reverb, and Vocoder
-  * Vex 3-oscillator subtractive waverom synth +  * [[synths#​vex|Vex]] 3-oscillator subtractive waverom synth 
-  * Wolpertinger subtractive,​ antialiased polyphonic software synthesizer+  * [[synths#​wolpertinger|Wolpertinger]] subtractive,​ antialiased polyphonic software synthesizer 
 + 
 +[{{ ports.jpg | Rack 'em and Stack 'em. }}]
  
  
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 Jack host for DSSI plugins. See [[dssijackhost|DSSI Jack Host]]. Jack host for DSSI plugins. See [[dssijackhost|DSSI Jack Host]].
  
 +{{anchor:​guitarix}}
 ====== Guitarix ====== ====== Guitarix ======
  
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 A unique feature of Guitarix is an inbuilt recording unit (a little like JACK capture), so if you are jamming and want to record, that capability is available as part of your rack. A unique feature of Guitarix is an inbuilt recording unit (a little like JACK capture), so if you are jamming and want to record, that capability is available as part of your rack.
  
-{{ guitarix.jpg?​512 }}+[{{ guitarix.jpg?​512 ​| Meet your new rig. }}]
  
 There are a few different views into your Guitarix window. The default is a basic single-column rack, but clicking the ''​Show Plugin Bar''​ button in the top toolbar reveals a list of available plugins in a panel on the left of the window. click the ''​Order Rack Horizonally''​ button in the top toolbar to show a two-column view of your rack. There are a few different views into your Guitarix window. The default is a basic single-column rack, but clicking the ''​Show Plugin Bar''​ button in the top toolbar reveals a list of available plugins in a panel on the left of the window. click the ''​Order Rack Horizonally''​ button in the top toolbar to show a two-column view of your rack.
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 The [[http://​invada.bigcartel.com|Invada]] plugins are a series of high quality audio plugins that contain all the basic filters you need in a studio. This is not an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink collection of "​fun"​ filters for the sake of experimentation,​ this is a serious, stable, and effective set of filters. The [[http://​invada.bigcartel.com|Invada]] plugins are a series of high quality audio plugins that contain all the basic filters you need in a studio. This is not an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink collection of "​fun"​ filters for the sake of experimentation,​ this is a serious, stable, and effective set of filters.
  
-{{ invada.jpg?​512 }} +{{ invada.jpg?​512 ​| State of the art, and artfully done. }}
  
 +{{anchor:​jackbeat}}
 ====== Jack Beat ====== ====== Jack Beat ======
  
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 Install Jackbeat from [[http://​studioware.org|StudioWare]]. Install Jackbeat from [[http://​studioware.org|StudioWare]].
    
-{{ jackbeat.jpg?​512 }}+[{{ jackbeat.jpg?​512 ​| You can't beat a good drum sequencer. ​}}]
  
 Using Jackbeat is fairly intuitive. Load a sample using the track panel properties or the ''​Edit''​ menu.  Toggle with a ''​click''​ (or ''​b''​ on your keyboard) the cells in the grid workspace to sequence the sounds. Using Jackbeat is fairly intuitive. Load a sample using the track panel properties or the ''​Edit''​ menu.  Toggle with a ''​click''​ (or ''​b''​ on your keyboard) the cells in the grid workspace to sequence the sounds.
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 Use ''​Shift''​ ''​Click''​ (or press ''​N''​ on your keyboard) to toggle a "​mask"​ (or "​negation"​) for any given beat. This mutes the track during the duration of that beat. Use ''​Shift''​ ''​Click''​ (or press ''​N''​ on your keyboard) to toggle a "​mask"​ (or "​negation"​) for any given beat. This mutes the track during the duration of that beat.
  
 +=====Exporting the Loop=====
  
 +Jack Beat has no song editor; it creates one pattern, looped endlessly. You can either create very long patterns and just compose music in jack beat (you probably do not want to do that), or you can export the loops, as ''​wav''​ files, that you create incrementally for use in a proper sequencer.
  
 +Jack Beat doesn'​t just do a play-through export; its default behaviour is to blend the in and out points of your loop so that playing it back is //​seamless//​.
 +
 +[{{ jackbeatex.jpg?​512 | A proper loop creator, with edge blending and everything! }}]
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 +{{anchor:​jackcapture}}
 ====== Jack Capture ====== ====== Jack Capture ======
  
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 There is no configuration required; Jack Capture attaches itself to the master output of JACK no matter what. There is no configuration required; Jack Capture attaches itself to the master output of JACK no matter what.
  
-{{ jackcapture.jpg }}+[{{ jackcapture.jpg ​| Does one thing, does it well. }}]
  
 Jack Capture handles its own settings (not its routing), and there isn't much to be set; choose the file format and bitrate, and Jack Capture will maintain its settings across sessions. Jack Capture handles its own settings (not its routing), and there isn't much to be set; choose the file format and bitrate, and Jack Capture will maintain its settings across sessions.
  
  
- +{{anchor:​jackkeyboard}}
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 ====== Jack Keyboard ====== ====== Jack Keyboard ======
  
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 [[http://​jack-keyboard.sourceforge.net/​|Jack Keyboard]] provides exactly what you would expect; it displays a keyboard onscreen that you can use when sequencing notes. [[http://​jack-keyboard.sourceforge.net/​|Jack Keyboard]] provides exactly what you would expect; it displays a keyboard onscreen that you can use when sequencing notes.
  
-{{ jackkeyboard.jpg?​666 }}+[{{ jackkeyboard.jpg?​666 ​| Tickle some ivory. ​}}]
  
 After launching Jack Keyboard, connect it to a MIDI port from the ''​Connected to''​ dropdown menu at the top left. After launching Jack Keyboard, connect it to a MIDI port from the ''​Connected to''​ dropdown menu at the top left.
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 Jack host for LV2 plugins. See [[jalv|Jalv]]. Jack host for LV2 plugins. See [[jalv|Jalv]].
  
 +
 +====== Jamin ======
 +
 +Audio mastering suite. See [[jamin|Jamin]].
  
  
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 Both attach to a JACK output and display the decibel level of its sound. Both attach to a JACK output and display the decibel level of its sound.
  
-{{ meterbridge.jpg?​512 }}+[{{ meterbridge.jpg?​512 ​| Keep it out of the red. }}]
  
 Since Jack Capture does not have a monitoring tool itself, a separate monitor like Meterbridge or Jackmeter is essential. Since Jack Capture does not have a monitoring tool itself, a separate monitor like Meterbridge or Jackmeter is essential.
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 The effect quality is very high, and all the essentials are present; reverbs, echo, chorus, phaser, flanger, EQ, and more. The effect quality is very high, and all the essentials are present; reverbs, echo, chorus, phaser, flanger, EQ, and more.
  
-{{ rakarrack.jpg?​512 }}+[{{ rakarrack.jpg?​512 ​| Rack 'em and rack '​em. ​}}]
  
 Rakarrack is configurable in many ways, including its theme, so you are free to change it to suit your own style. Rakarrack is configurable in many ways, including its theme, so you are free to change it to suit your own style.
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 The [[http://​plugin.org.uk|Steve Harris LADSPA]] plugins are innumerable,​ an amazing feat of mass production for maximum variety. Being LADSPA version 1, they are not the prettiest plugins to look at: The [[http://​plugin.org.uk|Steve Harris LADSPA]] plugins are innumerable,​ an amazing feat of mass production for maximum variety. Being LADSPA version 1, they are not the prettiest plugins to look at:
  
-{{ swh.jpg?512 }}+[{{ swh.jpg?​512 ​| No matter what, we'll always have Steve Harris. ​}}]
  
 And they aren't always the most useful, or the most stable. There are so many to choose from that you're bound to find and fall in love with at least a few effects that you suddenly will find yourself unable to live without. But take care when trying new ones; audition them and learn what they do, whether it is stable, and whether your computer can handle the values you are dialing in. And they aren't always the most useful, or the most stable. There are so many to choose from that you're bound to find and fall in love with at least a few effects that you suddenly will find yourself unable to live without. But take care when trying new ones; audition them and learn what they do, whether it is stable, and whether your computer can handle the values you are dialing in.
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 The [[http://​tap-plugins.sourceforge.net|TAP]] plugins are a set of basic LADSPA plugin effects. It's something of a mixed bag, with, for instance, a reverb that is not realtime capable (fine for [[audacity|Audacity]] but not great for anything else). It is a stable set, however, and worth installing for those small but essential plugins. The [[http://​tap-plugins.sourceforge.net|TAP]] plugins are a set of basic LADSPA plugin effects. It's something of a mixed bag, with, for instance, a reverb that is not realtime capable (fine for [[audacity|Audacity]] but not great for anything else). It is a stable set, however, and worth installing for those small but essential plugins.
  
-{{ tap.jpg?512 }}+[{{ tap.jpg?​512 ​| Cap or Tap? }}]
  
  
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 There are far too many free soft synths out there to cover them all, but a list of a few interesting ones is available in the [[synths|Synths]] section. There are far too many free soft synths out there to cover them all, but a list of a few interesting ones is available in the [[synths|Synths]] section.
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