Re: [LAU] Linux synths used on commercial Rock/Pop CD

From: Patrick Shirkey <pshirkey@email-addr-hidden>
Date: Tue Apr 28 2009 - 08:17:15 EEST

Ken Restivo wrote:
> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:21:41PM +0100, Folderol wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:20:17 -0700
>> Ken Restivo <ken@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I'm happy to report that Linux softsynths have been used on a commercial pop/rock CD called "Lawler Rules".
>>>
>>> I did some studio work for them over the last year, and the CD is finally out. They produced it on a Mac with ProTools. I played keyboards on it and used exclusively Linux and Linux softsynths.
>>>
>>> http://www.myspace.com/lawlerrulesvol1
>>>
>>> I used AMS for the Moog and ZynAddSubFX for the synthy-string pad on "Cocaine Cowboys", and PHASEX for the ARP-y plinks on "Death". AZR3 is Hammond organ and Fluidsynth for piano on most of the songs, and Fluidsynth is also the bass on "Big Groove".
>>>
>>> If you like commercial classic rock, enjoy. Higher-resolution versions might end up for sale on Last.fm, Virb, CDBaby, or elsewhere.
>>>
>>> -ken
>>>
>> Very nice!
>>
>> BTW how did you get on with your eeepc as a DAW?
>>
>>
>
> Actually, I'm using the EEE as a softsynth, not a DAW.
>
> It's working out rather well so far. I can run a couple Fluidsynths, an ecasound with a couple LADSPA plugins, and some other utilities, with no problems. Exactly what I wanted.
>
> I also experimented with ecasound on it for doing some scratch ideas, and it works.
>
> I also loaded Ardour on it, but Ardour is DOA on the EEE: the dialog boxes so frickin big that they don't fit in the EEE's small screen.
>
>

Maybe if you ask nicely the guys at indamixx might be kind enough to
send you their template for running ardour on their small screen setup.
Or you could start a bounty on mantis for a smaller sized layout to fit
your screen resolution...

Patrick Shirkey
Boost Hardware Ltd

> But the EEE is perfect as a low-power, light, highly portable softsynth. I've used it for some outdoor street music, and it's fantastic for that. Also very convenient for rehearsals and should be helpful for casual gigs too.
>
> -ken
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