[06:53] i installed qtractor from the software ceneter, what's the best way to go about upgrading it to the latest version? i download it [07:01] rebirth: good question [07:02] if your 'up to date' [07:02] the thats the latest version in the repos [07:02] you could add a PPA [07:02] like falktx 's PPA [07:02] from kxstudio [07:02] might have a newer version [07:02] other than that [07:03] you probably have to build whatever version you find on the site [07:03] unless there is a .deb on the site [07:03] holstein: looks like the latest release is 4.7 but i'm running 4.5 [07:05] can you explain what it means to add a ppa please? sorry still learning [07:05] sure [07:05] lets look at.. [07:06] w0w [07:06] launchpad is slow... [07:07] https://launchpad.net/~falk-t-j/+archive/lucid [07:07] IF your running lucid [07:07] you add this PPA [07:07] the packages listed there ^^ [07:07] will be available to you [07:07] from where ever [07:07] software center [07:07] synaptic [07:08] apt or whatever you do [07:08] IF there is a package that is not available [07:08] its availalbe now [07:08] IF there is a newer verion [07:08] of a package you already have [07:08] newer/different [07:08] then you can install that one now as well [07:09] im running lucid with falks PPA [07:09] so i have newer version of lots of packages [07:09] JACK2 [07:09] a newer ardour [07:10] you can use the PPA purge function of ubuntu tweak if bad things happen [07:10] ok i added the source [07:11] http://ubuntu-tweak.com/ [07:11] looks like a lot of stuff popped up in the update manager [07:11] yup [07:11] it'll probably want to do a partial upgrade [07:11] it = update manager [07:12] yay it has the 4.7 qtractor [07:12] sweet :) [07:13] i was about to try and see what version was in there [07:16] is this going to install a lot of new software? [07:20] yup [07:20] well [07:20] newer versions [07:20] it wont install anything you dont already have installed [07:21] except maybe a dependancy here and there [07:26] but it will add new software to the software center correct? [07:26] should [07:26] i dont know much about the software center [07:27] but AFAIK it looks at the repos in your software cources [07:27] sources* [07:27] yeah that's what i think [07:27] might not look as slick [07:28] or have all the info [07:28] yeah now when i look in the software center for qtractor is has the latest version in there [07:31] alright... bedtime :) [07:41] thanks for your help! [17:05] having blender problem here with mouse rotation [19:46] any software like Kontakt for linux? [19:46] I can't get it to work with wine [19:46] just want to play goddamn piano :> [20:26] hey Neosano [20:26] hey :) [20:26] your looking for a piano sound? [20:26] yeah [20:26] there are a couple ways [20:26] I have a lot of soundfonts [20:26] large ones [20:27] yeah [20:27] more than 1 gb [20:27] soundfonts are one way [20:27] but they're in .gig or just a lot of files in one folder [20:27] But which software can play them? :< [20:27] pianoteq is great [20:27] there is a demo version free [20:27] Neosano: OH [20:27] you can use qsynth [20:28] im going to refer you to #opensourcemusicians [20:28] there are some midi folk there [20:28] i dont do a lot of midi myself [20:28] i did get JACK + qsynth going [20:29] qsynth... [20:29] I simply don't understand qsynth [20:29] yeah [20:29] its strange [20:29] you have to load the sondfont in there [20:29] and connect in JACK [20:29] the MIDI in from your device [20:29] and the audio routing too [20:29] works great though [20:30] id have to have it in front of me to talk you through it [20:30] hmm wait gonna try it myself [20:30] maybe something like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtWYsUSK8s [20:31] the UI's usually stay pretty similar from version to version [20:31] looks like zynaddsubfx is in that vid [20:31] and yoshimi is the new fork of that [20:33] Im watching this video [20:34] damn.. [20:34] now I can't hear anything in youtube.. [20:34] OH you got JACK running? [20:34] yeah, theres a pulse to jack bridge around in a PPA for lucid [20:34] i think its in the repos for maverick though [20:34] i dont use it myself [20:35] i seem to always have another PC around if i need some pulse audio :) [20:35] :| [20:36] so when I press keys on my midi controller Qsynth flashes the green light [20:36] AH [20:36] thats good :) [20:36] awesome, where's the sound? [20:36] probably just need to make the audio connections then [20:36] in JACK [20:36] under the audio tab [20:36] you should see the instance of the synth you created in qsynth [20:37] just make sure the out is routed to whatever your monitoring with [20:37] errmm [20:37] probably the main outs on your sound card [20:37] left side [20:37] system(capture_1, capture_2) [20:37] yeah [20:37] should be something on the left side from qsynth [20:37] right side - system(playback_1 etc. to 8) [20:37] nothing else [20:37] :| [20:38] and system plackback 1 and 2 are what you want on the right [20:38] ahhh [20:38] no [20:38] I had to choose jack in qsynth [20:38] AH :) [20:38] that makes sense [20:38] i didnt know you could use qsynth without JACK [20:38] o m g [20:38] it works.. [20:38] what if I try another sf... [20:39] i had several instances in qsynth [20:39] and routed [20:39] BUT there are other ways im sure [20:39] easier [20:43] still it doesn't do the thing I need [20:44] .sf2 files work nicely in LMMS [20:44] and I haven't ever seen any large sf2 good piano [20:44] Neosano: see if you can catch [lsd] over in that channel [20:44] he's my go-to MIDI guy :) [20:44] :O [20:45] oh yeah [21:32] http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Monster-Interlink-250-RCA-Stereo-Audio-Cable-1-5M-/220696386618?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3362879c3a [21:36] which is better? [21:37] http://cgi.ebay.com/GATOR-STRETCHY-88-KEY-KEYBOARD-COVER-GKC-1648-GKC1648-/370394131818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563d35ed6a [21:37] http://cgi.ebay.com/KEYBOARD-PIANO-DUST-COVER-KACES-NEW-76-88-NOTE-/330497080812?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf3293dec [21:37] http://cgi.ebay.com/Stage-Keyboard-Dust-Cover-88-Key-Keyboards-NEW-/360295920548?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e34f73a4 [21:37] last one http://cgi.ebay.com/Odyssey-Stretch-Cover-88-Note-Keyboards-/200542389678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb14205ae [21:40] id probably just use a towel ;) [21:41] i would probably try and get something with some padding [21:41] holstein, hi =) tks (right now I am using a towel) [21:42] hehe [21:42] if it aint broke... :) [21:42] today I receive some gadgets from USA [21:42] a kindle to a friend and some cloths from Aeropostale saleout [21:43] maybe this week I receive the behringer =) [21:44] this one seems ok http://cgi.ebay.com/Stage-Keyboard-Dust-Cover-88-Key-Keyboards-NEW-/360295920548?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e34f73a4 43 solds [22:05] holstein, yayz, linuxsampler is exactly what I need [22:06] virtu cover? [22:06] why would you need a cover [22:07] I always put it next to the wall when I'm not playing lol [22:07] Neosano, hi... protect from dust [22:07] :| [22:07] why would you protect it.. from dust.. [22:07] uh [22:07] I'll never understand it [22:41] http://d.imagehost.org/0175/IMAG0024.jpg [22:41] http://d.imagehost.org/0772/IMAG0026.jpg [22:42] my piano at grandma house