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On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:21:41PM +0100, Folderol wrote:

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> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:20:17 -0700

> Ken Restivo  wrote:

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> > 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.
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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