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wiki:instruments [2013/09/29 09:42] – [List of Sampled Instruments] link to free audio data page raboof | wiki:instruments [2014/02/23 13:37] – 'soundfont' is specifically sf2 raboof | ||
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====== Instruments, | ====== Instruments, | ||
This is the central page where you can find sampled instruments, | This is the central page where you can find sampled instruments, | ||
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==== Overview ==== | ==== Overview ==== | ||
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**Sound synthesis** is the artificial generation of sound. It can be done via **spectral** or **physical modelling**. A **synthesizer** is a tool used for sound synthesis. Sound synthesis is not yet well-developed enough to realistically render orchestral pieces. | **Sound synthesis** is the artificial generation of sound. It can be done via **spectral** or **physical modelling**. A **synthesizer** is a tool used for sound synthesis. Sound synthesis is not yet well-developed enough to realistically render orchestral pieces. | ||
- | **Sampling** is the use of samples to produce audio. **Samples** are soundfiles of individual notes and articulations an acoustic instrument can produce. They serve as sources for **sampled instruments**, | + | **Sampling** is the use of samples to produce audio. **Samples** are soundfiles of individual notes and articulations an acoustic instrument can produce. They serve as sources for **sampled instruments**, |
- | LinuxSampler is presently the only sampler in Linux. However, Calfbox is another development in the works. | + | See also: [[apps: |
A **sequencer** is tool for playing and manipulating note information, | A **sequencer** is tool for playing and manipulating note information, | ||
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There is a need in the Linux community for an open sample library. It is the missing link that hinders otherwise good tools, like LinuxSampler, | There is a need in the Linux community for an open sample library. It is the missing link that hinders otherwise good tools, like LinuxSampler, | ||
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
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+ | He also maintains a [[https:// | ||
==== Commercial products ==== | ==== Commercial products ==== |