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snd-ls is a distribution of Bill Schottstaedt’s sound editor SND. Its target are people that don’t know scheme very well, and don’t want to spend too much time configuring Snd.
Swami is an advanced instrument editor for MIDI music composition and a software synthesizer frontend.
Control Applications
Aj-snapshot is a small program that can be used to make snapshots of the connections made between JACK and/or ALSA clients. It is also capable of running in the background, restoring connections while clients and ports appear.
ALSA Patch Bay is a graphical patch bay for the ALSA sequencer API and the JACK audio API. It can use FLTK or GTKmm for the interface and take advantage LASH session management.
gjacktransport is a standalone application that provides access to the JACK transport mechanism via a dynamic graphical slider.
DSSI is an API for audio processing plugins, particularly useful for software synthesis plugins with user interfaces.
freqtweak a frequency domain FX box. This is one of the coolest FX boxes you may ever use.
Guitarix is a simple Linux amplifier with one input and two outputs.
IEM Plug-in Suite is a set of VST-plugins (with a DAW independent standalone-mode) for Ambisonics sound field encoding, analysis, processing and decoding.
Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for djs and live performers.
Loopcenter is an easy-to-use live looper with functionality similar to the Boss LoopStation pedal. You can record and overdub at user-set tempos and meters.
SooperLooper a live looping sampler capable of immediate loop recording, overdubbing, multiplying, reversing and more.
Media Players
AlsaPlayer a “new type of pcm player”. Can play mp3s, oggs, cds, among other audio file formats. Thanks go to Andy Lo-A-Foe for releasing the first application with support for Jack!
Aqualung It plays audio files from your filesystem and has the feature of inserting no gaps between adjacent tracks
Data Jockey is a digital disc jockey tool which leverages audio meta-data (both computed and manually added by the user) in order to allow for new approaches in content selection and juxtaposition.
kluppe a gtk-based loop player for files and live-input.
MadJack is an MPEG Audio Deck with an OSC based control interface.
MOC Music On Console is a console audio player for LINUX/UNIX, designed to be powerful and easy to use.
VLC is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, …) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
Baudline is a time-frequency browser designed for scientific visualization of the spectral domain.
Brianalyze is a pretty simple JACK-connected spectrum analyzer
BRP-PACU is a dual channel FFT based acoustic analysis tool to help engineers configure professional sound systems by using the transfer function.
Ebumeter provides level metering according to the EBU R-128 recommendation. The current release implements all features required by the EBU document except the oversampled peak level monitoring. This will be added in a future release.
Jaaa an audio signal generator and spectrum analyser.
JACK demolition a very simple jack client that connects to every input port and squirts undesirable numbers (denomals, HUGE, NaN, Inf etc.) to it.
Jack Meter is a basic console based DPM (Digital Peak Meter).
japa is a ‘perceptual’ or ‘psychoacoustic’ audio spectrum analyser.
meterbridge a nice VU-style meter to watch signal levels on arbitrary JACK ports.
Sonic Visualiser is an application for viewing and analysing the contents of music audio files.
Tap Reverb Editor an interactive tool for room acoustics simulation.
Mixers
jack_mixer is a GTK+JACK audio mixer app with a look similar to its hardware counterpart. It has lots of useful features, apart from being able to mix multiple JACKaudio streams.
JackMiniMix is a simple mixer with an OSC based control interface.
LinuxBand is a GUI front-end for MMA (Musical MIDI Accompaniment). Type in the chords, choose the groove and LinuxBand will play a musical accompaniment for you.
LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio®, which allow you to produce music with your computer.
MusE a MIDI/Audio sequencer with recording and editing capabilities.
OpenOctaveMidi is a linux-based classic midi/audio sequencer with a look and feel, users will find in commercial equivalents.
Qtractor is an Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ around the Qt4 toolkit.
quincer is a sequencer for composed music with text-editable input.
Renoise is a contemporary digital audio workstation (DAW) based upon the heritage and development of tracker software. Its primary use is the composition of music using sound samples, soft synths, and effects plug-ins. It is also able to interface with MIDI equipment.
Rosegarden a sophisticated MIDI (and audio) sequencer and notation editor
The Non DAW is a powerful, reliable and fast modular Digital Audio Workstation system.
The Non Sequencer is a powerful real-time, pattern-based MIDI sequencer for Linux.
Traverso is a GPL licensed, cross platform multitrack audio recording and editing suite, with an innovative and easy to master User Interface. It’s suited for both the professional and home user, who needs a robust and solid DAW.
Bitwig Studio Bitwig Studio is dynamic software for creation and performance of your musical ideas on stage or in the studio.
Zrythm a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.
Music Notation Editors
Denemo is a music notation editor that lets you rapidly enter notation for typesetting via the LilyPond music engraver. You can compose, transcribe, arrange, listen to the music and much more.
MuseScore lets you notate and compose music easily with your keyboard, your mouse, or a MIDI keyboard.
jackspa is a small utility which will host a LADSPA plugin, providing JACK ports for its audio inputs and outputs.
jost is a host for native linux vst plugins (jack / alsa_seq).
ng-jackspa is a set of simple user interfaces that host a LADSPA plugin, providing JACK ports for its audio inputs and outputs, and dynamic setting of its control inputs. Additionally, the plugin controls can be exported to or controlled by control voltages on standard JACK audio ports.
Soundtank a midi controlled host for softsynths made out of LADSPA plugins.
Synthpod is a lightweight non-linear plugin container.
Clam is a multiplatform software framework for research and application development for the Audio and Music domains.
FAUST is a compiled language for real-time audio signal processing.
GTKIOStream provides allows easy use of JACK within GTK apps and has many other tools for DSP, Audio Masking, FFTs and plotting data.
jackcpp is a C++ class wrapping most of the jack client functionality, a “blocking” interface for jack and a template class wrapping the jack ring buffer.
libjackasyn is a library that allows to access the jack audio server in asynchronous mode.
libjackmm is a C++ interface to the jack audio connection kit.
Praxis Live is an hybrid visual live programming for creatives, for programmers, for students, for tinkerers.
Pure Data is a real-time graphical programming environment for audio, video, and graphical processing.
Qjack allows you to connect Jack to QT very easily.
RtAudio is a set of C++ classes that provide a common API (Application Programming Interface) for realtime audio input/output.
Wine an application that lets you run and recompile Windows applications under Linux.
admin-srb Administration and radioautomation of public radiostations
ARAS is an open source radio automation system, it has been designed to be highly configurable and easy to manage. It uses JACK through GStreamer library, in both playback and recording.
Internet DJ Console is an Internet radio app for making a live radio show or podcast.
Rivendell an audio automation system aimed at professional radio broadcasters.
Simple Recorders
jack_capture is a small program to capture whatever sound is going out to your speakers into a file.
JACK Timemachine an application that constantly records signals coming in on its inputs, waiting for you to press record. When you do it writes the last ten seconds to disk and keeps recording.
meterec is a console based multi-track monitoring and recording tool. Focus on your instrument, not on the software!
QARecord a simple but multithreaded stereo recording tool.
QJackRcd is a simple stereo recorder for Jack with few features as silence processing for automatic pause, file splitting, background file post-processing.
Sound Generators
AlsaModularSynth a realtime modular synthesizer and effect processor. You will need version 1.5.3c or above.
ClockLoop a very simple JACK application for playing back audio loops.
CodeSounding is a java sonification library: the sound produced running a .class (or .jar) is a function of how was structured its source code before compilation. You can therefore produce computer-generated music.
Csound5 is a sound and music synthesis system, providing facilities for composition and performance over a wide range of platforms.
din is a software musical instrument and audio synthesizer.
energyXT2 is a complete music studio. Commercial product with a free demo available.
fastbreeder is an experimental genetic programming synthesiser.
FluidSynth a real-time software synthesizer based on the Soundfont2 specifications.
gAlan a modular synthesiser, drum-machine, sequencer and effects-unit. Version 0.3.0-test1 or above.
Midi Player Pro is the software you need to be able to play any kind of music in seconds with your fingertips. It uses libumidi20, which also uses Jack.
Mx44 is a polyphonic multichannel midi realtime software synthesizer.
Pianoteq is a high-class virtual piano software offering superb dynamics, natural resonances and unique physical parameters. This is a commercial product.
QMIDICurves lets you change the velocity response of any MIDI device (like a MIDI keyboard for instance).
reMID uses the reSID emulation library to provide a virtual SID based synthesizer, controllable in real-time via MIDI. SID was the sound chip used in the Commodore 64 computer.
rtsynth a reliable, if plain, multi-oscillator synthesizer
Sampson is a small, lightweight, no-frills software sampler focusing on drums and percussion.
Simple Sysexxer is a small tool to load, send, receive, save and request sysex data. It can be used to do backups of the memory contents of MIDI devices like synthesizers, MIDI controllers or effects processors.
slat allows you to use your mouse to adjust pitch and volume by waving the pointer over the interface.
SoundPatty is an efficient and fast sound (i.e. record) recognition software.
Synthclone is a Qt-based application that can “clone” your MIDI-capable instruments. It does this by sending out MIDI data that instructs an instrument to emit sounds for a series of notes, velocities, controls, and aftertouch values. It then saves this data as a sample-based instrument that can be loaded by sampler software.
Video Applications
KSubtile is a KDE program which provides an easy to use interface to edit subtitles in the SRT format. It supports moving, stretching and individual editing of subtitles in a file. To help you synchronize with a particular movie we provide GUI con
LiVES is a Video Editing System. It is designed to be simple to use, yet powerful. It is small in size, yet it has many advanced features.
Shotcut is a free and open-source cross-platform video editing application for FreeBSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.
VideoJack a tool that reads video and audio signals from its jack inputs.
xjadeo is a very simple video player that is synchronized to jack transport.
Open Movie Editor is designed to be a simple tool, that provides basic movie making capabilities.
VOIP
Asterisk is the world’s leading open source telephony engine and tool kit. Offering flexibility unheard of in the world of proprietary communications, Asterisk empowers developers and integrators to create advanced communication solutions…for free.
I Hear U is a Voice over IP (VoIP) application that creates an audio stream between two computers easily and with the minimal network traffic.
VST
fst is a program by which uses Wine, Jack and Steinberg’s VST Audio Plug-Ins SDK to enable the use of many VST audio plugins under Gnu/Linux.
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Formation: Dire Straits was formed in London, England in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and guitar), his brother David Knopfler (guitar and keyboards), John Illsley (bass guitar), and Pick Withers (drums).
Band Members:
Mark Knopfler: Lead vocals, guitar, songwriter
David Knopfler: Guitar, keyboards (left in 1980)
John Illsley: Bass guitar
Pick Withers: Drums (left in 1982)
Other notable members:
Hal Lindes: Guitar (joined in 1980)
Alan Clark: Keyboards (joined in 1980)
Terry Williams: Drums (joined in 1982)
The Guitar Story
Mark Knopfler’s Guitar: Mark Knopfler did indeed build a guitar from a wooden plank, but it’s not entirely clear if it was a bedpost. The guitar was a Telecaster-style body made from a piece of wood from a local carpenter’s workshop.
Mark Knopfler’s Style
Influences: Mark Knopfler’s playing style was influenced by various artists, including:
Country and blues musicians: Chet Atkins, B.B. King, and Eric Clapton
Rock and folk musicians: Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, and The Beatles
Learning to Play: Mark Knopfler learned to play guitar at a young age, and his unique fingerpicking style developed over time through practice and experimentation.
Top Songs
Some of Dire Straits’ most popular songs:
“Sultans of Swing”
“Money for Nothing” (feat. Sting)
“Romeo and Juliet”
“Private Investigations”
“Brothers in Arms”
“Walk of Life”
David Knopfler’s Departure
Creative Differences: David Knopfler left the band in 1980 due to creative differences and personal tensions. He went on to pursue a solo career.
Biggest Hit
“Brothers in Arms”: Released in 1985, “Brothers in Arms” was a massive hit and one of the band’s most iconic songs. The song’s themes of war and loss resonated with audiences worldwide.
Legacy
Dire Straits has sold over 120 million records worldwide and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The band’s music often explores themes of love, relationships, and social commentary, with Mark Knopfler’s distinctive vocals and guitar work being a key part of their sound.
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New York City’s formation began with the Lenape Native Americans, who inhabited the area long before European explorers arrived. Here’s a brief overview of the city’s early history:
Early Settlement
Lenape Native Americans: The Lenape people were the first inhabitants of the region, living in the area between the Delaware and Hudson rivers. They hunted, fished, and farmed the land, and had a rich cultural heritage.
Dutch Settlement (1624): The Dutch West India Company established a permanent settlement called New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Peter Minuit, the settlement’s governor-general, purchased Manhattan from the Lenape for 60 guilders (approximately $24) in trade goods.
English Rule (1664): The English seized control of New Amsterdam from the Dutch and renamed it New York City after the Duke of York.
Growth and Development
17th-18th Centuries: New York City grew rapidly, with immigrants arriving from the Netherlands, England, France, and Germany. The city became a major trading center, and its population became increasingly diverse.
American Revolution: New York City played a significant role in the American Revolution, serving as the national capital from 1785 to 1790.
19th Century: The city’s population exploded, growing from 123,000 in 1820 to over 813,000 by 1860. The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, connected the city to the Great Lakes and further boosted its growth.
Key Milestones
1626: Peter Minuit purchases Manhattan Island from the Lenape.
1653: New Amsterdam is incorporated as a city, and a wall is built across Manhattan Island (later known as Wall Street).
1664: The English seize control of New Amsterdam and rename it New York City.
1785-1790: New York City serves as the national capital.
1825: The Erie Canal is completed, connecting the city to the Great Lakes.
Post-War Transformation
After World War II, New York City underwent a dramatic transformation, emerging as a global center of economic, cultural, and political influence. The end of the war brought a surge in population, rapid urban development, and an expanding economy fueled by industries and international trade. The city became a beacon of cultural innovation, with the rise of modern art, music, and architecture shaping its evolving identity ¹.
Growth and Development
The post-war period saw significant growth and development in New York City. Some key events and trends include:
Housing Crisis: The influx of returning veterans and new residents created an unprecedented housing crisis, forcing city planners to take dramatic action.
Public Housing Projects: Large-scale public housing projects like Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village were built to address the housing shortage.
Urban Renewal: Urban renewal programs targeted deteriorating neighborhoods for slum demolition and replacement with high-rise apartments.
Transportation Expansion: The expansion of transportation infrastructure, including highways and commuter rails, enabled the growth of suburban communities.
The Great Depression’s Impact
The Great Depression had a devastating impact on New York City, with unemployment soaring above 20%. However, World War II brought significant economic growth, and the city’s economy began to flourish. The war effort created new opportunities for women and ethnic minorities in the workforce ² ³.
Post-War Cultural Scene
The post-war period saw a flourishing cultural scene in New York City, with:
Abstract Expressionism: The city became a hub for abstract expressionist art, with artists like Betty Parsons promoting innovative works.
Broadway Shows: Broadway theaters premiered iconic shows, reflecting the optimism of the era.
Music and Entertainment: The city experienced a surge in music and entertainment, with the rise of jazz and other genres.
Challenges and Decline
Despite its growth and prosperity, New York City faced significant challenges in the mid-20th century, including:
Suburbanization: The city’s population began to decline as residents moved to the suburbs, leading to a decrease in tax revenue.
Fiscal Crisis: The city faced a severe fiscal crisis in the 1970s, with a large movement of middle-class residents to the suburbs exacerbating the problem.
Crime and Social Issues: The city struggled with high crime rates and social disorders, reaching a nadir in the 1970s.
The 1970s to the 1980s were tumultuous times for New York City, marked by economic decline, rising crime rates, and social unrest. Times Square, in particular, became a hub for illicit activities.
Times Square’s Dark Side
Prostitution and Crime: Prostitution was rampant, with brothels operating openly and streetwalkers soliciting clients. Organized crime, particularly the Italian mafia, controlled many of these establishments.
Mafia Involvement: The mafia’s grip on Times Square’s sex industry was evident in the 1973 indictment of Martin J. Hodas, aka the “King of Peep,” for running a multi-million dollar pornography operation and allegedly hiring associates to fire-bomb rival massage parlors.
Police Corruption: The police force was criticized for corruption, with many officers accused of taking bribes from brothel owners and pimps.
Harlem’s Struggles
Poverty and Unemployment: Harlem faced significant economic challenges, with high poverty and unemployment rates.
Crack Epidemic: The 1980s saw a devastating crack cocaine epidemic, which fueled violent crime and addiction.
Urban Decay: Many of Harlem’s grand buildings crumbled into disrepair, reflecting the neighborhood’s economic decline.
Community Response and Activism
Despite these challenges, New York City’s communities showed resilience and determination. Grassroots activism flourished, with community groups fighting for affordable housing, tenants’ rights, and social change. Cultural movements, including art, music, and performance, also emerged as a form of resistance and social commentary.
Gentrification and Revitalization
In the following decades, efforts were made to revitalize Times Square and Harlem. These initiatives aimed to drive out crime and prostitution, replacing them with family-friendly entertainment and businesses. While these efforts had some success, they also raised concerns about gentrification and the displacement of long-time residents.
Early 1990s: Challenges and Revitalization
The early 1990s presented New York City with significant challenges, including a recession, high crime rates, and a fiscal crisis. However, this period also saw efforts to revitalize the city.
Crime and Safety Concerns: Crime rates were high, with a focus on reducing violence and improving public safety.
Economic Challenges: The city faced budget cuts and economic struggles, impacting various city services.
Mayor Giuliani’s Initiatives: Mayor Rudy Giuliani implemented policies aimed at reducing crime and improving quality of life, which had a positive impact on the city’s development.
The September 11 Attacks
Aerial view of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Monday, May 21, 2018. Credit: 9/11 Memorial, Photo by Jin S. Lee
The September 11 attacks in 2001 were a pivotal moment in the city’s history, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and a profound impact on national security and global politics.
Aftermath and Response: The city and nation came together in the aftermath, with rescue efforts and support for those affected.
Changes in Security: The attacks led to significant changes in security policies and procedures across the United States, including increased surveillance and screening measures.
Long-Term Impact
The post-9/11 period saw lasting changes in various aspects of life in New York City and beyond.
National Security: The creation of the Department of Homeland Security and changes in intelligence gathering and sharing were key responses to the attacks.
Memorials and Tributes: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum was dedicated in 2014 to honor the victims of the attacks.
Community Resilience: The city demonstrated resilience and determination in the face of tragedy, with ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen communities.
New York City has undergone significant transformations to become a safer and more vibrant place. The city’s efforts to improve safety are evident in various initiatives, including the Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. Some notable safety improvements include ¹:
Protected Bike Lanes: NYC DOT has installed protected bike lanes on various streets, such as Seventh and Eighth Avenues, 51st Street, and McDonald Avenue, to reduce conflicts between cyclists and vehicles.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements: The city has implemented pedestrian safety improvements at intersections like Times Square, E 170th Street and Teller Avenue, and Spofford Avenue and Coster Street, featuring new traffic signals, pedestrian refuge islands, and improved markings.
Traffic Calming Measures: NYC DOT has introduced traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, curb extensions, and raised crosswalks, to slow down traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Some popular places to visit and enjoy in New York City include:
Central Park: A tranquil oasis in the heart of Manhattan, offering a range of recreational activities, scenic landscapes, and iconic landmarks like the Bethesda Fountain and Loeb Boathouse.
Brooklyn Bridge: An engineering marvel and iconic symbol of the city, offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, East River, and Brooklyn waterfront.
Times Square: A bustling area known for its bright lights, giant billboards, and lively street performances, attracting millions of visitors each year.
9/11 Memorial & Museum: A poignant tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, featuring two large reflecting pools, a museum with artifacts and stories, and the Survivor Tree.
High Line: An elevated park built on an old rail line, offering scenic views of the Hudson River, Chelsea, and the city’s west side.
These are just a few examples of the many amazing places to explore in New York City. With its rich history, diverse culture, and ongoing efforts to improve safety, the city continues to evolve and thrive.
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