Re: [LAU] "JX-O5" (Roland JX-03 track made on Linux)

From: Will Godfrey <willgodfrey@email-addr-hidden>
Date: Mon Feb 20 2017 - 19:54:31 EET

On Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:39:36 +0100
Christopher Arndt <chris@email-addr-hidden> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> this track admittedly doesn't make use of much open source software
> (except zita-reverb), but it was recorded on a Linux system
> nevertheless, using Tracktion 7 and an el-cheapo Behringer UCA-222 audio
> interface.
>
>
> https://soundcloud.com/spotlightkid/jx-o5
>
> (Download: https://chrisarndt.de/music/homerecording/JX-O5.ogg)
>
>
> All sounds are from a Roland JX-03 Boutique synth, except drums, which
> are Roland CR78 samples sequenced in the DAW. This a a quick two
> evenings weekend jam and the mix is a bit muddy, sorry, it all was
> thrown together rather quickly.
>
> I'm happy to report that the Roland JX-03 works very well together with
> Linux. USB-MIDI works out of the box (though USB audio doesn't) and
> patch up-/download via USB mass storage mode also poses no problems.
>
> The MIDI implementation of the JX-03 has a few minor issues (e.g. no
> smoothing of parameter changes via CC, very occassionally hanging notes,
> step sequencer always starts on MIDI start), but overall, with the new
> firmare that supports parameter editing via CCs, the synth can be easily
> integrated into any Linux DAW setup.
>
>
> Share & Enjoy,
>
> Chris
>
Nice retro demo piece - well enjoyed.
You weren't a fan of Kraftwerk by any chance? :)

-- 
Will J Godfrey
http://www.musically.me.uk
Say you have a poem and I have a tune.
Exchange them and we can both have a poem, a tune, and a song.
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