January 2018 - Arch-proaudio - lists.archlinux.org

[arch-proaudio] New [community] additions for 2018
by David Runge 07 Mar '18

07 Mar '18

Hey all, I plan on moving some packages from AUR to [community]. Namely those would be: cadence * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/cadence/ * build without claudia support (flowcanvas is dead and should stay dead) carla * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/carla/ faust * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/faust/ * needs more votes helm * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/helm/ * needs more votes jacktrip * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/jacktrip/ * needs more votes liblscp * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/liblscp/ padthv1 * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/padthv1/ * needs more votes quastools-qt5 * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/qastools-qt5/ qsampler * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/qsampler/ qmidinet * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/qmidinet/ * needs more votes ssr * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ssr/ * needs more votes rtmidi * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/rtmidi/ tuna * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/tuna * needs more votes yoshimi * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/yoshimi/ zita-ajbridge * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/zita-ajbridge/ * needs more votes zita-njbridge * https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/zita-njbridge/ As you can see, some of the packages actually still require more votes for them to be able to move to the main repositories (10 is a requirement). Additionally, I'd like to add stable versions of the following software (first to the AUR, but eventually to [community]): sc3-plugins * https://github.com/supercollider/sc3-plugins ingen * https://drobilla.net/software/ingen machina * https://drobilla.net/software/machina qmidictl * https://qmidictl.sourceforge.io qxgedit * https://qxgedit.sourceforge.io If you are a user of software of the first group, please make sure to vote for it (or just vote for it ;-) ). Additionally, this of course is just my short list of "interesting pieces of software, that would be neat to have a binary package of". Maybe you can think of some more? Let me know! Best, David -- https://sleepmap.de

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[arch-proaudio] ardour buildscript
by Joakim Hernberg 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

I built Ardour 5.12 the other day and came up with some inconsistencies, so I asked rgareus one of the devs for advice. He gave me the following: 1. sed -i 's/python ${SRC}/python2 ${SRC}/' libs/pbd/wscript is not needed this has been fixed in the source a long time. The only thing we have to do is to run python2 waf configure as the script already does. 2. configure it like this: configure --prefix=/usr --configdir=/etc --with-backends="jack,alsa,dummy" \ --libjack=weak \ --optimize \ --cxx11 \ --ptformat \ --no-phone-home He said there is no need to build the documentation on the users machine. Add the dummy backend which improves on functionality. Optionally add the experimental --ptformat option which gives initial support for opening pro tools session in ardour. This is a work in progress but they have understood the XOR based encryption and are in the process of clean room reverse engineering the format. -- Joakim

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[arch-proaudio] Fw: ardour buildscript
by Joakim Hernberg 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:02:45 +0100 David Runge <dave(a)sleepmap.de> wrote: > However, I think building documentation can be quite benifical, as you > might end up in a situation without internet connection, when working > with ardour. I'd always opt for a local doc in that case. > It should also be installed then.. ;-) FWIW, I can't see any docs being built at all, maybe an upstream bug. -- Joakim

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[arch-proaudio] Request: schiv packages to [community]
by David Runge 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

Hi all, I hereby again (first try: 20180110) and now openly request the drop of (at least) all outdated packages by schiv (Ray Rashif Rahman) from [extra] to [community]. While I get, that real life can get in the way of packaging, this has gone way overboard: The "newest" packages were signed 20171012 (ardour,liblo) [1] and were stuck in [testing] since then. There have been no other direct package improvements since then and there are long-out-of-dates reaching back as far as 20160920 [2]! I have tried to contact Ray since the end of last year, without reply. After a rebuild of speps' packages (of which many were not looked after for years), co-maintaining most of Ray's in [community], I'm currently moving valid candidates from AUR to [community]. This mail can therefore also be considered as a call for maintainers (especially, but not exclusively) for pro-audio software on Arch Linux. If you'd like to help package software and/or become TU, please let me know. Best, David [1] https://www.archlinux.org/packages/?packager=schiv [2] https://www.archlinux.org/packages/?sort=flag_date&maintainer=schiv [3] https://www.archlinux.org/packages/?sort=flag_date&repo=Community-Testing&q… -- https://sleepmap.de

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[arch-proaudio] Package groups
by David Runge 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Hey all, I'd like to add all relevant packages to a "pro-audio" package group. This way, simply using `sudo pacman -S pro-audio` would install all the things you need to run Arch Linux pro-audio things in all of its glory. I suspect the following packages will be candidates: * a2jmidid * aeolus * alsa-plugins * alsa-tools * alsa-utils * amsynth * ams * audacity * audiofile * ardour * aubio * calf * chuck * drumkv1 * dssi-vst * ecasound * fluidsynth * gigedit * guitarix2 * harvid * hydrogen * jack * jack2 * jack2-dbus * jalv * jsampler * lash * lib32-alsa-lib * lib32-alsa-plugins * lib32-jack * lib32-jack2 * libgig * linuxsampler * meterbridge * mixxx * patchage * pd * qmidiarp * qjackctl * qsynth * qtractor * raul * rosegarden * rubberband * schedtool * samplv1 * solfege * sonic-visualiser * supercollider * sweep * synthv1 * timidity-freepats * xjadeo * zynaddsubfx I'm slightly unsure, whether to add all packages of the ladspa-plugins and lv2-plugins groups is a good idea, but they would definitely fit and belong in here as well! Some packages and some of the above are obvious candidates for yet another group e.g. "pro-audio-devel": * chuck * dssi * fftw * flac * ganv * ladspa * libffado * libfishsound * libgig * liblo * liblrdf * libogg * libsndfile * libreplaygain * libsamplerate * lilv * lv2 * opus * pd * portaudio * rubberband * serd * soundtouch * sord * sratom * suil * supercollider * zita-alsa-pcmi * zita-convolver * zita-resampler I'm quite sure, that I've forgotten many, so please make more suggestions! Best, David -- https://sleepmap.de

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[arch-proaudio] jack2/libffado
by David Runge 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Hey all, if you can, please test the jack2 and libffado packages in [community-testing] [1]. For most things I don't really expect any breaking changes, however, I ran into two bugs [2] [3]. One of which must have been around for longer than libffado 2.3.0/ jack2 1.9.10 ([3]). It would be great to find a fix for [2] before jack2 and libffado move to [community]. Best, David [1] https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Official_repositories#testing [2] https://github.com/jackaudio/jack2/issues/321 [3] https://github.com/jackaudio/jack2/issues/322 -- https://sleepmap.de

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[arch-proaudio] LAC 2018 : Call for Papers / Posters / Workshops/ Music Performances / Multimedia Installations
by David Runge 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

[Apologies for cross-postings] [Please distribute] Conference date: 7th - 10th June 2018 The Linux Audio Conference 2018 will be hosted at c-base, Berlin - in partnership with the Electronic Music Studio (TU Berlin) and Spektrum. https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018 Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28th, 2018 (23:59 UTC) - - - 1: Call for Papers / Posters / Workshops LAC 2018 invites submissions of papers, posters and workshops addressing all areas of audio processing based on Linux and open source software. All submissions and presentations are in English. All submissions are peer reviewed by a committee of experts from different disciplines. Submissions can focus on technical, artistic or scientific issues and can target developers or users. For more details see the website: https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/pages/cfp/ Papers Papers must be written and presented in English. The length of papers is 4 to 8 pages, with up to 5 keywords, and an abstract of up to 200 words. Posters The poster presentations are based on paper submissions of 2-4 pages, with up to 5 keywords and an abstract of up to 150 words. Workshops The workshop presentation (max duration of 2h) should be 1-4 pages, with up to 5 keywords, and an abstract of up to 150 words to be published on the conference website. Submit a brief description of the workshop including URL (if available). How to submit? * Use the OpenConf online submission tool at https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/openconf * Select the relevant submission type ('_ PAPER _' / '_ POSTER _' / '_ WORKSHOP _') * The required file format is PDF, formatted for A4 paper. Authors are required to use the templates for paper formatting available as download on the conference website. * Please notify us if you need a special technical setup for your presentation. - - - 2: Call for Music Performances / Multimedia Installations LAC 2018 also invites submissions of Electroacoustic Works and Multimedia Installations. A jury will select the compositions and installations to be included in the conference program according to artistic merit and technical feasibility. Please be prepared to perform your work yourself and make sure that you have all resources needed to perform your piece at your disposal (e.g. instruments, other performers, etc.). Unfortunately, LAC 2018 cannot pay a fee neither for you nor for any additional performers, and LAC 2018 cannot organize or pay for travel or accommodation neither for you nor for any additional performers. All submissions are peer reviewed by a committee of experts in music and arts. Electroacoustic Works and Multimedia Installation can address all areas of digital audio and audiovisual art. Available Technical Setups For concerts, the LAC will provide the following equipment: * 8-channel - speaker setup * Stereo setup + video projection * Digital mixing desk Additional requests can not be guaranteed. How to submit? * Use the OpenConf online submission tool at https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/openconf * Select the submission type '_ PERFORMANCE _' * The required file format is PDF, formatted for A4 paper. It includes: * Description of the project program notes * Link to video or audio demonstration of the project * Technical rider of the work Important Dates * Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28th, 2018 (23:59 UTC) * Acceptance notification: March 31st, 2018 * Final deadline for 'camera ready' paper: April 15th, 2018 * Author registration deadline: April 15th, 2018 * Final program: May 1st, 2018 Up-to-date information regarding the conference can be found on its website: https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018 Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin! The Linux Audio Conference 2018 team

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[arch-proaudio] KPTI
by Ralf Mardorf 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

Hi, please take a look at the https://aur.archlinux.org/pkgbase/linux-rt/ comments. rvalles commented on 2018-01-07 08:08 "We need a meltdown update. (i.e. based on 4.14.12)" I'll reply here and then post a link as comment. Who is we? I don't need it, at least not for a rt patched kernel. To all whom it may concern, who don't want to risk performance issues caused by a patch set, that is completely irrelevant for a DAW, for audio sessions boot with nopti to disable KPTI, once this patch set is applied. Consider to install the package arch-audit from community, to receive an impression, why an attacker unlikely would (mis)use one of the three media-hyped vulnerabilities, but instead other high risk vulnerabilities, that are easier to (mis)use. Regards, Ralf -- $ pacman -Q linux{,-rt{,-cornflower,-pussytoes}}|awk '{print $2}' 4.14.11-1 4.14.6_rt7-1 4.11.12_rt16-1 4.14.8_rt9-2

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[arch-proaudio] Play soundfile through PCspeaker (userland preferred)
by Jeanette C. 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Hey hey, I'd like to play sound through the PC speaker, on a system not running the RT kernel. The current version of the standard ARCH kernel doesn't contain the snd-pcsp ALSA module to do that. At any rate I'd prefer a solution which would work in userland alone. This is just necessary as a support functionality, so doesn't need any extras. :) Any suggestions anyone? Best wishes, Jeanette -------- * website: http://juliencoder.de - for summer is a state of sound * SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeanette_c And when you say those words It's the sweetest thing I've ever heard <3 (Britney Spears)

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