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SAM9407

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SAOL

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SCO

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SGI

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Sample-rate Conversion

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Samples Loops and MIDI Files

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Loopasonic samples_loops_and_midi_files and_now_for_something_rather_different,
Polyphone Polyphone is an excellent tool for creating, editing, and combining SoundFonts in the SF2 format. Linux, Mac, and Windows. development linux_based_…, , , , , ,
Sounddogs excellent collection of royalty-free samples and loops samples_loops_and_midi_files

Scopes and Realtime Visualizers

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Score Recognition Software

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jalmus score_recognition_software
KLearnNotes2 Qt app to learn score reading. score_recognition_software
midi sheet music Midi Sheet Music is a free program that simultaneously: * Plays MIDI music files * Highlights the piano notes * Highlights the sheet music…,
nootka Qt4 app that helps to learn score reading and guitar tabulature. Uses ALSA or PulseAudio. alsa_seq tablature_software score_recognition_software for_gu…, , ,
phonascus A program that can be used to study scales, intervals, chords. chord_and_scale_utilities score_recognition_software temperament_and_intonatio…, , ,
Score Reading Trainer Improves musical score reading skills by practice with random scores. score_recognition_software
ScoreDate Java app that helps musicians to learn music reading. It is suitable for any skill, from beginners to professional users. From slow training to first…,

Sequencers

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Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer is an audio sequencer written in C using GObject and Gtk+. It features a piano roll, as well a synth, matrix ed…, , , , , , , , , , ,
Anthem Qt MIDI sequencer sequencers midi_software,
Ardour Professional-grade multitrack/multichannel hard-disk recording. Ardour allows you to record and edit both audio and MIDI data, add many different kinds…, , , , , , , , , , , ,
ariamaestosa Cross-platform MIDI sequencer/editor. Lets users compose, edit and play MIDI files in a simple user interface offering score, keyboard (piano-roll…, , , , , ,
b-tektracker Command-line MIDI step-sequencer based on TekTracker. Uses OSS for MIDI (not ALSA or JACK) sequencers midi_software,
B.Jumblr B.Jumblr is a pattern-controlled audio stream / sample re-sequencer LV2 plugin. B.Jumblr is neither a sample slicer nor a step sequencer. From the te…, , ,
B.Oops Glitch effect sequencer LV2 plugin Key features: * Multi-effect plugin controlled by extended step sequencer patterns * Apply glitch effects in li…, , , , ,
B.SEQuencer Multi channel MIDI step sequencer LV2 plugin with a variable matrix Key features: * Step sequencer with a selectable pattern matrix size (8×16,…, , ,
BEAST/BSE Beast is a powerful music composition and modular synthesis application. It has excellent technical abilities like multitrack editing, unlimited und…, , ,
BINARS * <http://binars.sourceforge.net/> “an open-source sequencer for Linux, ALSA, and GNOME”, from Michael Ashton unmaintained sequencers midi_softwar…, ,
Bipscript a simple programming environment for creating music Features * instantiate and connect LV2 plugins to create audio and MIDI networks * schedule…, , , , , , , , ,
Buzztrax A Midi tracker modelled on Buzz. If you’ve used tracker programs like FastTracker, Impulse Tracker, or the original AMIGA SoundTracker, that will giv…, , ,
cantor * <ftp://ftp.bath.ac.uk/pub/eespjl/cantor/> MIDI sequencer/editor project unmaintained sequencers midi_software, ,
CursedSequencer - CuSE Purely character-based (command-line) midi sequencer. For blinds, for 'composition over network', for purists, etc. Requires cdk …, ,
Dino Integrated MIDI piano roll editor and sequencer engine using JACK MIDI. Primary author is Lars Luthman. It's using the GTK toolkit and depends on LASH. …, , , , ,
Epichord Midi sequencer for JACK-Midi midi_software sequencers jack jack_midi jack_transport lash, , , , ,
fltracker unmaintained midi_software sequencers, ,
Frinika Music workstation software for operating systems running Java 1.5. Information from the Frinika website: Frinika is a free (licensed under GNU GPL) c…, ,
HarmonySeq MIDI Sequencer HarmonySEQ is a live loop-based MIDI software sequencer intended to aid music composers and performers. * manages a set of separa…, ,
iannix OSC Sequencer IanniX is a graphical OSC sequencer for digital art. Create events and curves to control your real-time environment. * OSC ( Ope…, ,
jacker tracker A MIDI Tracker with support for JackAudio/Midi. midi_software sequencers jack jack_midi, , ,
JAZZ++ An old integrated MIDI/audio sequencer for Linux currently being revitalized. Sources available but at present only with 'minimum functionality' Docu…,
KMidiTracker excellent tracker-style MIDI sequencer from David Moreno Montero unmaintained sequencers midi_software, ,
LMMS it's the Linux MultiMedia Studio, “... a free alternative to popular programs like FruityLoops, Cubase and Logic” midi_software sequencers daw, ,
MidiEditor MidiEditor is a free software providing an interface to edit, record, and play Midi data. The editor is able to open existing Midi files and modify…, ,
midish MIDI sequencer and filter with a shell-like appearance. sequencers midi_software,
Moony The design goal of the plugin bundle was to create a tool to easily add realtime programmable logic glue in LV2 plugin graphs. To have plugins which do…, , , , ,
MusE MusE is a MIDI/Audio sequencer with recording and editing capabilities written originally by Werner Schweer now developed and maintained by the MusE devel…, , , , , , , , , , ,
Non-Sequencer The Non Sequencer is a powerful real-time, pattern-based MIDI sequencer for Linux. It fills the void left by countless DAWs, piano-roll editors, …, , , , , ,
open octave seq fork of MusE sequencer (2011-01) midi_software sequencers,
QMidiArp A MIDI Arpeggiator, Step Sequencer and Controller LFO. QMidiArp is an advanced MIDI arpeggiator, programmable step sequencer and LFO for eithe…, , , , , , , ,
Qtractor Qtractor is an Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt framework. Target platform is Linux, where the Jack Audio Con…, , , , , , , , , , ,
qTribe Midi Drum Sequencer qTribe is a step-based MIDI sequencer, heavily influenced by the layout and operation of the Korg Electribe series of 'grooveboxes…, ,
Radium unique graphic music-making environment with similarities to module trackers and MIDI sequencers. sequencers midi_software ladspa jack jack_midi alsa_s…, , , , ,
Rosegarden Advanced audio/MIDI sequencer, notation editor, Csound-score producer, score creation from MIDI input and more. Supports plugins (softsynths/effects…, , , , , , , ,
Sekaiju Midi Sequencer Windows software, written in “Microsoft VisualC++” “Sekaiju” is free, open source MIDI sequencer software for creating and editi…,
seq24 Loop-based MIDI sequencer simplified for live performance. Uses ALSA sequencer interface jack_transport alsa_seq lash sequencers midi_software jack la…, , , , , ,
seq42 a fork of seq24 with a greater emphasis on song editing (as opposed to live looping) using tracks to organize your sequences; plus various other enhancem…, , ,
Sherlock A monitor/debug tool for LV2 plugin and host authors. It captures all Atom events sent to its event input port and presents them on its user interface…, , , , ,
SoftWerk a MIDI sequencer based on the design of the Doepfer Schaltwerk analog sequencer sequencers midi_software,
Stochas Stochas is at it’s core a step sequencer, which means it generates MIDI notes. As such it does not generate any sound of it’s own but can be used to se…, ,
TekTracker MIDI sequencer with tracker-style interface sequencers midi_software,
TISM Command-line MIDI sequencer. GTK GUI available. Uses OSS or ALSA RawMidi. sequencers midi_software,
Tutka GTK MIDI tracker/sequencer. Uses ALSA or JACK. sequencers midi_software alsa_seq jack, , ,
VM Program arbitrary LV2 filters in a virtual machine. Comes with separate plugins for LV2 Control, CV, Audio and Atom ports. new lv2_plugins osc sequen…, , , , ,
Wired audio/MIDI music production system. Uses JACK. daw midi_software sequencers jack alsa_seq unmaintained, , , , ,

Serial Port MIDI

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Shoutcast

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Signal Analysis Processing Software

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Signal Generators

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GtkSigGen signal_generators
JAAA the JACK & ALSA Audio Analyser, an audio signal generator and spectrum analyser jack signal_generators,
jnoise A command line JACK app generating accurate white and pink noise with Gaussian amplitude distribution. jack signal_generators,
saugns saugns implements the SAU (Scriptable AUdio) language, and is a command-line parser, player, and WAV file writer for SAU scripts. It makes it easy to wr…, , , ,
tonegen Command-line app plays a test tone. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK). signal_generators
Yoshimi Yoshimi is a software synthesizer, a live soft-DSP audio signal generator. It receives MIDI signals as input either from ALSA MIDI or JACK, and sends d…, , , , , , , ,

Softsynths And Samplers

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Aeolus Pipe organ synth with 3 manuals and 1 pedal, 5 different temperaments, variable tuning, stereo, surround or Ambisonics output, flexible audio controls i…, , ,
Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer is an audio sequencer written in C using GObject and Gtk+. It features a piano roll, as well a synth, matrix ed…, , , , , , , , , , ,
ALSA Modular Synth AlsaModularSynth is a realtime modular synthesizer and effect processor. It features * MIDI controlled modular software synthesis * Rea…, , ,
ams LV2 plugins derived from ALSA Modular Synth. These plugins are used to create modular synths and contain a VCO, VCF, VCA, LFO, Slew Limiter, Envelop, and S…, ,
amsynth * <https://github.com/amsynth/amsynth> very cool analog synth modelling from Nick Dowell * two analogue-style audio oscillators, featuring: …, , , ,
AZR-3 [JACK] A tonewheel organ with drawbars, distortion and rotating speakers. Uses JACK audio and MIDI. Based upon the AZR3 VST plugin by Rumpelrausch Täips.…, , ,
Beatfish Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK for audio. Enlightenment for its GUI. drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained, , ,
Beatrix MIDI controllable, hammond-style drawbar organ app with overdrive, leslie sim, and reverb. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK). Beatrix is distributed under …
Beats By Design an “artificially intelligent drum machine”, requires jMusic and of course Java drumming java softsynths_and_samplers, ,
BLOP Band-limited oscillator LADSPA plugins. ladspa_plugin softsynths_and_samplers,
bristol synthesizer emulator Bristol is an emulation package for a number of different 'classic' synthesisers including additive and subtractive and a few orga…, , ,
Calf Studio Gear Calf Studio Gear is an audio plug-in pack for LV2 and JACK environments under LINUX operating systems. The suite contains 47 effects (delay, m…, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Calf Studio Gear plugins Good quality, large collection of synths and effect LV2 plugins lv2_plugins effects_processors softsynths_and_samplers !- pr…, ,
chainsaw synth Basic polyphonic subtractive synthesizer, loosely based on the ideas from the supersaw oscillator found on some Roland synthesizers. It offers a…,
Chionic * <http://www.reduz.com.ar/chionic/> (defunct) Linux sampling software originally from Juan Linietsky, now unmaintained from Chionic's Feature Li…, , ,
Chowdhury DSP Chowdhury DSP is a project with the intention of developing innovative and high-quality audio software, as well as making that software available…, ,
connie Simulation of an electronic organ like Vox Continental. A second model features a “poor musician's hammond”. Uses JACK for audio and MIDI. jack jack_mi…, ,
ct-synth Polyphonic synthesizer, for Linux and Android. Custom GUI, providing touch-friendly widgets. MIDI keyboard or on-screen keyboard. Sound: PulseAudio (L…
Cumulus real-time granular synthesis with MIDI control softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
cursynth softsynths_and_samplers
Delfin a realtime software sampler unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers,
Din Use the computer mouse to pick both the pitch (by moving horizontally) and the volume (by moving vertically) of a sound from an on-screen pitch board that …, ,
DISTRHO An open-source project for Cross-Platform Audio Plugins. We provide our own plugins and Linux ports, everything being open-source. LV2 and VST version…, ,
DrMr LV2-plugin, drum-kit sampleplayer An LV2 plugin that plays Hydrogen drumkits. Its main reason to exist is to give a way for lv2 hosts to have a built in d…, ,
Drumgizmo An open source, multichannel, multilayered, cross-platform drum plugin and stand-alone application. It enables you to compose drums in midi and mix t…, ,
drumkv1 drumkv1 is an old-school all-digital drum-kit sampler synthesizer with stereo fx. Features: * pure stand-alone JACK client with JACK-session and…, , , , , , ,
Drumpiler Write or generate drum and tone patterns in a simple programming language. Mix it using the sample assembler (asampler). Renders to files or plays re…,
edrummer eDrummer is a software program that, when used in conjunction with electronic drum pads, effectively turns your computer into an “electronic drum kit”…, ,
Elara synth from Steve Brookes softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
Fabla * <http://openavproductions.com/fabla> * <http://github.com/harryhaaren/openAV-Fabla> Fabla is an open-source LV2 drum sampler plugin instrument. It…, ,
FluidGUI GUI for FluidSynth. Written in Java, uses Swing. unmaintained fluidsynth softsynths_and_samplers java, , ,
FluidSynth FluidSynth is a real-time MIDI synthesizer, for use directly in CLI and as a background process and resource for other applications, including GUI w…, , , , , ,
FluidSynth-DSSI a DSSI wrapper for FluidSynth fluidsynth dssi_plugins softsynths_and_samplers, ,
foo-yc20 The YC-20 is a divide-down combo organ designed in the late 60's. This emulation faithfully copies the features, sounds and flaws of the original orga…, ,
fsthost softsynths_and_samplers lash jack_session jack_transport jack, , , ,
Fultron 2002 Old Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses SDL. drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained, ,
GENPO Replicates the essential features of any pipe, theatre, or reed organ. GENPO reads a description of an organ (from a XML file) and presents a GUI for ope…, ,
Gneutronica GTK2-based drum machine drumming jack alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers, , ,
GrandOrgue GrandOrgue is a sample based pipe organ simulator. When connected to MIDI keyboards and an audio system, it can accurately simulate the sound of a r…
Groovit Old command-line Pattern-controlled drum synth. Uses OSS drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained, ,
gsynth Roland TB-303 emulator programmed using fasttracker-style note entry softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
HexoSynth This project aims to create a modular synthesizer. Like those encountered in projects like VCVRack or Bitwigs Polygrid. The core idea is having a he…, ,
Hexter A “... software synthesizer that models the sound generation of a Yamaha DX7”, DSSI plugin goodness from Sean Bolton. Related: DX7 on wikipedia.org …,
horgand FM-synthesis organ, JACK-aware, with DSP effects and programmable accompaniment alsa_seq fltk softsynths_and_samplers jack, , ,
Hydrogen Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK or ALSA for audio, and ALSA sequencer for MIDI. ladspa jack_transport lash alsa_seq drumming jack ladish_l…, , , , , , ,
Ingen (formerly known as om) modular synthesizer that runs under JACK and uses LADSPA and/or DSSI plugins for processing ladspa lv2 lash osc softsynths_and_…, , , , , ,
Internet Synth Web-based synth (source available by request) softsynths_and_samplers
Jackbeat Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK or PulseAudio. drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers, ,
jackMiniSynth a minimal subtractive synth (with Moog filter) for JACK spiralsynth softsynths_and_samplers synthesis_and_composition_packages, ,
JSampler Java GUI for Linuxsampler. softsynths_and_samplers
libtimidity MIDI to WAVE converter library that uses Gravis Ultrasound-compatible patch files to generate digital audio data from General MIDI files. This lib…, ,
Linux Studio Plugins Project Linux Studio Plugins is a collection of open-source plugins: * Limiter * Dynamic Processor * Expander * Gate * Graphic …, , , , , , ,
Linuxsampler alsa_seq jack lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers, , ,
Minicomputer Synth for creating experimental electronic sounds. Uses JACK alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers jack, ,
Mono monophonic real-time synthesizer softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
MSS GTK Synth. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK) softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
Mx44 a realtime software synthesizer very good for esoteric pads and ultra electric leads softsynths_and_samplers jack,
newtonator lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers,
obx Emulation of the 1980's Oberheim OBX series of hardware synths. jack softsynths_and_samplers,
Octavian Octavian is a realtime software synthesizer. Its design is like analog modular synthesizers, so it can be used both as a synth and as an effect proces…, ,
Odin 2 The sound of this 24-voice polyphonic beast will take you from your studio right to Valhalla. Earth shattering basses, exquisite leads or mad FX, Odin's…, ,
orDrumbox orDrumbox is a free drum machine software (written in Java), designed to be as creative as possible with unusual features : auto-composition, polyryt…, , ,
petri-foo Petri-Foo is a sampler for Linux which is forked from the Specimen project. It brings many new features to the project such as: * Default sample/p…, , , , ,
PHASEX Synth built around flexible phase modulation and flexible oscillator/LFO sources. Modulations include AM, FM, offset PM, and wave select. PHASEX comes e…, ,
pleiad maia softsynths_and_samplers
Polyphone Polyphone is an excellent tool for creating, editing, and combining SoundFonts in the SF2 format. Linux, Mac, and Windows. development linux_based_…, , , , , ,
PSIndustrializer Physical modeling synth for generating percussion sounds. It also can produce chimes, bubbles, gongs, hammer hits on different materials and s…,
pyTrommler GTK Pattern-controlled drum sampler written in Python drumming unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers, ,
QSampler Qt GUI for Linuxsampler. softsynths_and_samplers
QSynth Qt GUI Interface for FluidSynth softsynths_and_samplers soundfonts_and_related jack jack_midi midi_software, , , ,
RTSynth midi event triggered real time synth. Uses ALSA or JACK. softsynths_and_samplers jack,
RTSynth softsynths_and_samplers jack,
samplv1 samplv1 is an old-school all-digital polyphonic sampler synthesizer with stereo fx. Features: * pure stand-alone JACK client with JACK-session a…, , , , , ,
San Dysth This softsynth has controls to generate various kinds of sounds inbetween white noise and pure tones. It also provides controllers to disturb the gen…, , ,
setBfree A DSP Tonewheel Organ emulator. setBfree is a MIDI-controlled, software synthesizer designed to imitate the sound and properties of the electromechan…, ,
simsam Simple sampleplayer softsynths_and_samplers jack,
Sineshaper Monophonic DSSI synthesizer with two sine oscillators and two waveshapers softsynths_and_samplers dssi_plugins,
Slag Pattern-controlled drum synth. Uses JACK drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers, ,
Slat “Sounds like a theremin”, neat synth software from James Shuttlesworth softsynths_and_samplers jack,
Smack MIDI-controlled drum synth. Uses JACK drumming softsynths_and_samplers,
Soundtank Jacob Robbins' LADSPA host designed for making and playing softsynths. Soundtank hosts LADSPA plugins in “realtime objects” which embody the structu…, ,
Specimen a MIDI-controllable audio sampler from Peter Bessman, now maintained by Eric Rzewnicki Specimen seems abandoned, but has been forked into Petri-Foo…, ,
Spiral Synth very cool realtime software synthesizer softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
Spiral Synth Modular modular software synth, roll your own synthesizer with its plugins ladspa fltk softsynths_and_samplers jack unmaintained, , , ,
SpiralLoops a loop-based sampler with plugin support softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
Surge A sound designer's dream. A friendly, open community. Featuring many synthesis techniques, a great selection of filters, a flexible modulation engine, …,
Swami Sampled Waveforms And Musical Instruments (SWAMI) is a tool in progress for creating, editing, and combining SF2 SoundFonts. Uses JACK. jack audio_edito…, , , , ,
SynthForge SynthForge is a modular sound synthesiser, for creating audio synths and effects for Linux. alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers,
synthv1 synthv1 is an old-school all-digital 4-oscillator subtractive polyphonic synthesizer with stereo fx. Features: * pure stand-alone JACK client with …, , , , , ,
tapeutape alsa_seq lash softsynths_and_samplers jack, , ,
The Linux Softsynth Roundup the shape of things in May 2003 on-line_articles_by_dave_phillips softsynths_and_samplers and_now_for_something_rather_different, ,
TiMidity++ greatly extended and enhanced version of TiMidity. alsa_seq midi_software jack softsynths_and_samplers, , ,
TK-707 emulation of the Roland TR-707 drum machine drumming softsynths_and_samplers,
Triceratops LV2 Substractive Poly Synth Audio Synthesizer for Linux LV2 Plugin System, Substractive Polyphonous LV2 Synth. softsynths_and_samplers lv2_plugins,
Ultramaster Juno-6 software emulation of the classic Roland analog synth softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained,
VCO-Plugins ladspa_plugin softsynths_and_samplers,
Virtual Drum Machine Old command-line Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses OSS. drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained, ,
WhySynth A DSSI Softsynth Plugin. Some features, taken from the website * 4 oscillators, 2 filters, 3 LFOs, and 5 envelope generators per voice. * 10 os…,
Xdrum drumming unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers, ,
Xsynth MIDI-controlled analog-style realtime synthesizer from Steve Brookes softsynths_and_samplers dssi,
Yoshimi Yoshimi is a software synthesizer, a live soft-DSP audio signal generator. It receives MIDI signals as input either from ALSA MIDI or JACK, and sends d…, , , , , , , ,
zyn Port of ZynAddSubFX synth engines to LV2 Host lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers,
ZynAddSubFX ZynAddSubFX is arguably the most versatile and performant launch and play software synthesizer for Linux. It features polyphonic and multitimbral a…, , , , , ,

Software For Song Lyrics

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ariamaestosa Cross-platform MIDI sequencer/editor. Lets users compose, edit and play MIDI files in a simple user interface offering score, keyboard (piano-roll…, , , , , ,

Software Sound Synthesis and Music Composition Packages

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Some Csound and Cmix Helpers

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Sonic Environment Generators

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SoundBlaster

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Sound Cards and Drivers

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4Front * <http://www.4front-tech.com> offers commercially available sound drivers for UNIX/Linux primary_resources sound_cards_and_drivers,
ALSA The Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) provides audio and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system. ALSA provides fully open-sourced driver…, ,
AlsaBuild * <http://alsa.opensrc.org/?AlsaBuild> a script to build a preemptive 2.4 kernel with ALSA sound support primary_resources sound_cards_and_driv…,
ASIO for WINE * <http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2161> a proof-of-concept driver from Robert Reif sound_cards_and_drivers
FFADO The FFADO project aims to provide a one-driver-fit's-all solution for FireWire based audio devices. It is currently under development. The FFADO project…, , ,
FreeBoB The FreeBoB project has been superseded by the FFADO project. The FreeBoB codebase has been incorporated in the FFADO project's codebase. primary_reso…, , ,
Based on this mail on LAU by Nathanael Anderson Intel-HDA JACK low latency howto I've seen asked many times on the list how to get intel-hda cards working …, , ,
Kasound Qt app lets you easily create the ALSA .asoundrc file. primary_resources sound_cards_and_drivers utilities, ,
Linux Soundcard Drivers a brief guide for users and developers on-line_articles_by_dave_phillips sound_cards_and_drivers on-line_articles and_now_for_someth…, , ,
MIDIator serial port MIDI hardware from Key Electronics, with links to UNIX/Linux drivers sound_cards_and_drivers and_now_for_something_rather_different har…, ,
Midiman/Tascam Firmware Loader * <http://usb-midi-fw.sourceforge.net/> for MidiSport USB MIDI interfaces and Tascam USB Audio interfaces usb_audio_midi s…,
NOTEMIDI kernel module for MIDI output via the RS-232 serial port sound_cards_and_drivers unmaintained,
OSS/Free * Information about the new and improved OSSv4 and its benefits over alsa for unix audio * Information about the pre-2.5 Linux kernel sound driv…, ,
PortMan PC/S Driver sound_cards_and_drivers
Soundcard Attrition Page Richard Dobson's torture tests: Can <em>your</em> board withstand the challenge ? sound_cards_and_drivers utilities,
sounddriver utility to start the proper sound driver (OSS or ALSA) sound_cards_and_drivers unmaintained,
ThinkPad 390e sound_cards_and_drivers howtos_and_faqs hardware_linux, ,
Linux sound for the ThinkPad 390e an overview from Allin Cottrell hardware_linux sound_cards_and_drivers howtos_and_faqs, ,
IBM ThinkPad 390e configuring audio and multimedia sound_cards_and_drivers howtos_and_faqs hardware_linux, ,
USB Audio/MIDI * sound_cards_and_drivers
USBUA100 “device driver and console program for the Roland UA-100 USB MIDI/audio desktop music production device...also supports MIDI i/o for the Roland UM-1 U…,
Yamaha OPL3-SA2 a guide from James Tappin sound_cards_and_drivers and_now_for_something_rather_different,
Zefiro ZA2 driver from Martin Pahl sound_cards_and_drivers unmaintained,
Zoltrix Nightingale S/PDIF a guide to modifying the hardware, from Abhijit Dasgupta sound_cards_and_drivers

Soundfile Editors and Utilities

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Spatialization

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Speaker Design

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GSpeakers GTK loudspeaker design program speaker_design
KFilter speaker_design
MFFM 3D Audio Library a library for driving 3D speaker arrays speaker_design development,
QLoud Measure loudspeaker frequency and step responses and distortions. Other hardware such an audio amplifier or a sound card itself can be tested also. spea…
qspeakers DIY speakers design software written with the Qt graphical toolkit and Qwt. This program simulates common acoustical enclosures behaviour in the mean…

Speech Synthesis and Analysis Software

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Speakup * <http://www.linux-speakup.org/speakup.html> allows a blind user to hear all output directed to the console. Currently, the following synthesizers …,

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Tablature Software

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Bipscript a simple programming environment for creating music Features * instantiate and connect LV2 plugins to create audio and MIDI networks * schedule…, , , , , , , , ,
Dr Fermi Tabulator converts ASCII tablature to a standard MIDI file tablature_software for_guitarists_only midi_software file_conversion, , ,
eTktab tablature_software for_guitarists_only,
Gnometab tablature_software for_guitarists_only,
guitar pro for_guitarists_only tablature_software,
KGuitar tablature_software for_guitarists_only,
nootka Qt4 app that helps to learn score reading and guitar tabulature. Uses ALSA or PulseAudio. alsa_seq tablature_software score_recognition_software for_gu…, , ,
ptabtools library and utilities for opening PowerTab files and converting them to LilyPond and ASCII formats tablature_software for_guitarists_only,
SongWrite the latest and greatest incarnation of what was formerly Jiba's GTablature Songwrite is a tablature (guitar partition) editor coded in Python and …,
tab a lute tablature typesetting system tablature_software
TuxGuitar Guitar tablature editor/player written in Java-SWT. It can open GuitarPro, PowerTab and TablEdit files. for_guitarists_only tablature_software,

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Telephony and A V Conferencing

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Asterisk * <http://www.asterisk.org/> open-source PBX for Linux, from Mark Spencer and others telephony_and_a_v_conferencing
Bayonne the GNU voice server/telephony project telephony_and_a_v_conferencing
Ekiga * <http://www.gnomemeeting.org/> formerly GnomeMeeting), videoconferencing/VOIP telephony application that makes audio/video calls to users with H.323…
erikyyyphone * <http://www.erikyyy.de/erikyyyphone/> Internet audio conferencing application, uses very little bandwith and handles network lags intelligent…,
FreePhone * <http://www-sop.inria.fr/rodeo/fphone/> Internet telephony tool from INRIA telephony_and_a_v_conferencing
I Hear U a Voice over IP (VoIP) application for Linux (using Qt), that creates an audio stream between two computers easily and with the minimal traffic on the…
Intercom “a simple voice over IP (VoIP) utility” unmaintained telephony_and_a_v_conferencing,
JVOIPLIB telephony_and_a_v_conferencing unmaintained development, ,
KPhone * <http://sourceforge.net/projects/kphone/> “... is a SIP user agent for Linux, with which you can initiate VoIP connections over the Internet” te…
linphone * <http://www.linphone.org/> more VoIP for Linux, from Simon Morlat telephony_and_a_v_conferencing
SUMOVER formerly the Robust Audio Tool, open-source streaming audio and conferencing software from UCL telephony_and_a_v_conferencing unmaintained,
VOCP System Perl-based TAM/fax system, runs on top of vgetty telephony_and_a_v_conferencing dead_link,
Whisper modular software for handling local or remote data streams, includes a VoIP application telephony_and_a_v_conferencing unmaintained,

Temperament And Intonation

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JavaTuner demonstrates unusual tunings and non-standard temperaments temperament_and_intonation dead_link ear_training, ,
phonascus A program that can be used to study scales, intervals, chords. chord_and_scale_utilities score_recognition_software temperament_and_intonatio…, , ,
Scala a powerful software tool for experimentation with musical tunings, can save data in Csound score format. temperament_and_intonation csound_helper,
Temperaments generates scales in user-selected temperaments (requires Java) temperament_and_intonation java dead_link ear_training, , ,
Tuning By Ratios temperament_and_intonation on-line_articles and_now_for_something_rather_different, ,

Texas Instruments

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The Digital DJ

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The Linux Demo

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The Linux Digital DJ

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DBMix * <http://DBMix.sourceforge.net/> software DJ digital audio mixing system the_linux_digital_dj dead_link,
Final Scratch * <http://www.finalscratch.com> pro-audio computerized DJ system from Stanton Magnetics the_linux_digital_dj dead_link,
Jay'O'Rama * <http://www.openjay.org/jayorama/> cool DJ tool for PCM/MP3/OGG playback and manipulation the_linux_digital_dj dead_link,

TiMidity

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Tools To Make Tools

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GtkWaveform excellent audio widget library tools_to_make_tools dead_link,
IzSound C++/STL stream-oriented sound processing library tools_to_make_tools dead_link,
Oggz API for reading and writing OGG files and streams tools_to_make_tools development dead_link, ,
PHPAudioFile “...a class that is designed to recognize attributes of audio files” tools_to_make_tools dead_link,
Snack a module to add sound I/O and visualization commands to Tcl/Tk tools_to_make_tools dead_link,
tkSound Dan Ellis's Tcl/Tk toolkit for waveform display and manipulation tools_to_make_tools dead_link,

Tools and SDK Packages

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Trackers

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Tuners

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Turtle Beach

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USB Audio MIDI

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usb_audio_midi audio_interface hardware_linux Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 worked out of the box with my Xubuntu 12.04. Even after many hours of continuous operation…, ,
Midiman/Tascam Firmware Loader * <http://usb-midi-fw.sourceforge.net/> for MidiSport USB MIDI interfaces and Tascam USB Audio interfaces usb_audio_midi s…,
Raspberry Pi and realtime, low-latency audio The Raspberry Pi can be set up to handle realtime, low-latency audio but it requires quite some tweaking. Hence th…, , ,
RME Babyface General The RME Babyface is an USB 2.0 interface with: * 2 x Analog Input * 4 x Analog Output (including headphone channels) * 10 Input /…,
The Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser is a microphone to connect directly with your PC. From the product page: Plug in and start recording. No extra gear neede…,
USBUA100 “device driver and console program for the Roland UA-100 USB MIDI/audio desktop music production device...also supports MIDI i/o for the Roland UM-1 U…,

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Utilities and Miscellaneous Software

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Utilities

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Aliki software for room impulse response measurement jack utilities dsp, ,
ameter An Alsa meter plugin for Linux audio softwares, with a graphical display This program aims at giving level metering capability to Linux Alsa audio prog…
ATSH dsp utilities unmaintained, ,
audiobrowse.bash simple commandline audio preview of directories for sample-artists / musician and producers Because deadsimple audition of directories with sa…, , ,
BeatRoot java utilities,
Calf Studio Gear Calf Studio Gear is an audio plug-in pack for LV2 and JACK environments under LINUX operating systems. The suite contains 47 effects (delay, m…, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Claudia Session Management Overview Claudia is a powerful GUI frontend for the ladish session manager and is part of the KXStudio project. Claudia has more f…, , ,
Das_Watchdog monitors realtime processes so they won't hang your machine. Based on rt_watchdog, but has some more features and only turns off realtime priority…,
GJackTransport GJackTransport is a standalone application that provides access to the Jack Audio Connection Kit's, JACK transport mechanism via a dynamic graph…, ,
HASAS unmaintained utilities,
IRMix mixers utilities,
JACK bitmeter JACK bitmeter is a diagnostic utility for JACK. As its name might suggest, the bitmeter operates at the bare metal of JACK's I/O layer, looking a…,
jack_delay This is a small command line JACK app you can use to measure the latency of your sound card. It uses a phase measurements on a set of tones to measu…,
jackctlmmc / QJackMMC Control JACK transport using Midi Machine Control (MMC) <http://jackctlmmc.sourceforge.net> jack_transport alsa_seq lash midi_software u…, , , , ,
jalv.select A little gtkmm GUI to select lv2 plugs from a list and run them with jalv. Features: select jalv interpreter from combo box, select LV2 plugin fr…, ,
Jnoisemeter a small Jack/GUI app for measuring noise levels to various standards jack utilities,
Kasound Qt app lets you easily create the ALSA .asoundrc file. primary_resources sound_cards_and_drivers utilities, ,
latency test analyzes scheduling latencies of programs running in realtime under high system loads unmaintained utilities,
LSA * <https://github.com/mrkkrp/lsa> is LSA, a command similar to Unix LS, but for listing properties of audio files. This is minimal, lightweight, consol…
QAMix mixers utilities,
RaySession Session Management Overview RaySession is a GNU/Linux session manager for audio programs such as Ardour, Carla, QTractor, Guitarix, Patroneo etc...…, , , ,
rt_watchdog Florian Schmidt's “watchdog daemon that kills runaway SCHED_FIFO tasks” utilities
RTS Tools tools for setting and getting realtime priority utilities
Sample Calculators * <http://mp3.deepsound.net/eng/samples_calculs.php> very useful on-line calculators for time-stretching, pitch-shifting, and transposing…,
sample-multi-shotifier A sample 'stitcher'. Breath new life into your hardware/software samplers by using multishots + start-sample-offset-parameter. Combine a…, , ,
SampleHive SampleHive let’s you manage your audio samples in a nice and simple way, just add a directory where you store all your samples, or drag and drop a d…
set_rlimits gives unpriviledged users access to realtime scheduling via the new rlimits added to kernel 2.6.12 utilities
SilentJack a silence/dead-air detector for JACK jack utilities,
sndpeek dsp utilities,
SonaSound realtime music/sound visualization dsp utilities,
Sound Ruler acoustic analysis software dsp utilities,
Soundcard Attrition Page Richard Dobson's torture tests: Can <em>your</em> board withstand the challenge ? sound_cards_and_drivers utilities,
SSPLab AudioAnalyser (SAA) Tool for analyzing audio signals in terms of its content. dsp utilities,
Waterfall realtime spectrum analyzer for XMMS dsp utilities,
wdat utility that “reads and writes to an audio capable SCSI DDS DAT drive” utilities
whitenoise Utility to turn your computer into a random noise generator. An experimental gui for GNOME is also available. utilities
wrk2mid Command line utility for translating WRK (Cakewalk) files into MID (standard MIDI files) new midi_software utilities file_conversion, , ,
xanalyser dsp utilities,
zita-ajbridge !- << do not remove this special command -! zita-ajbridge provides two applications, zita-a2j and zita-j2a. They allow to use an ALSA device a…,

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WAV To CD Tools

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Waveform Generators

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Web Pages About DSP

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Wikis Fora Blogs et cetera

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Yamaha OPL3-SA

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Zefiro ZA2

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