[00:00] to the right of that there is a v and a > [00:00] click on the > and you should get a list that includes HDA probably. [00:01] hw:PCH on mine [00:01] its set to default [00:01] should i change to hw:q25 [00:02] no [00:02] click on the > beside the box for a list [00:02] ok [00:03] that box is open [00:03] we are on output device correct? [00:03] Assuming an Intel board the audio is probably some kind of HDA, but in my case that is hw:PCH, click on thethat [00:04] no it is best to leave inout and ouytput device set to (default) [00:04] just use Interface above that which sets both the same [00:04] k [00:05] for interface options i have hw:sb and hw:sb, 0 [00:06] The first will do. [00:06] ok - switched [00:07] The rest of the defaults are probably fine so click OK [00:07] ok done, now restart jack? [00:07] The start button is on the top left :) [00:08] haha there it is! [00:08] ok jack is restarted [00:08] interface is set at hw:sb [00:08] ok one more small step from the command line (terminal) [00:09] k [00:09] a2j_control ehw start [00:09] k done [00:09] output [00:09] a2j_control ehw start [00:09] whoops [00:09] --- enable export of hardware ports [00:10] --- start [00:10] (after it is running at least once this can be added to qjackctl config) [00:10] yes that looks good. [00:10] in qjackctl there is a connect button [00:10] i see it [00:10] it opens a window that shows audio and midi [00:10] connections are open [00:11] if you click the MIDI tab you should see a2j [00:11] yup, i see it [00:11] if you click on expand at the bottom you should see your kb [00:12] yup, there it is [00:12] Cool, now we can start ardour. [00:12] sweeet [00:13] ardour up and running [00:14] track->addtrack [00:14] change the type to midi [00:14] and ok [00:14] now you need to do two things [00:15] k... [00:15] track added [00:15] connect your keyboard and select a softsynth [00:16] is that a sep. app from the start menu or is that in ardour? [00:16] View->show editor mixer [00:16] k open [00:16] it probably show master, you want to switch it to midi [00:17] alt/down arrow will switch it [00:17] i have a track above that says master and one below that says midi 1 [00:17] I mean in the mixer strip [00:18] k [00:18] in the mixer strip it is showing midi 1 [00:18] ok [00:18] does it have master on top of that [00:19] Sorry, trying to rememebr what it looks like :) [00:19] no, does it need to? i can change with the alt command you told me [00:19] no [00:19] your doing this from memory? your a rockstar [00:20] ok the mixer strip does not say master above midi 1 [00:20] it should have the top part with the X in the corner then MIDI 1 right under and the box/button under that may be blank [00:20] click on that box under MIDI 1 [00:21] ok - that one saus a2j [00:21] says* [00:21] It should show two lines one for through and one for your kb. [00:22] (pick your kb of course) [00:23] ok i think i got it [00:23] a green dot? [00:23] no way to send screen shots on IRC i assume ha [00:24] let me look. [00:25] Ya [00:26] ok - i have green dots on both midi thu and the q25 keyboard [00:26] going down you should see a dark area with reasonable synth and fader [00:26] ok i see them [00:26] If you play the kb do you get any activity? [00:27] yeah! [00:27] Sound too? [00:27] Should be pianoish [00:27] yup i am getting both :) [00:28] OK, what you are hearing is reasonable synth which is a very basic synth with just the one sound [00:28] It is there just so that there is some sound. [00:28] ok cool, i am getting input though that is great [00:28] It is the box just above Fader [00:29] you can replace that with another plugin that has more options :) [00:30] nice. so i can have a ton of different sounds hypothetically [00:30] The calf Fluid synth would work for example (If its there 14.04 is two years old now) [00:30] There are quite a few. [00:30] i think what i will do is update the os to the latest version so i am on top of the game [00:31] End of april 16.04 will be coming out. [00:32] very cool [00:32] i really appreciate the help [00:32] some of the keys arent working consistently but this is a good start [00:32] I do use 14.04 here but as I do some work on Ardour I self build latest from the ardour site. [00:33] So I have ardour 4.7.* [00:33] so once i get my mixer back, i can add instruments via a microphone into ardour i assume? [00:33] With audio tracks [00:34] cool [00:34] You would plug in your other audio interface and setup qjackctl to use that [00:35] ok. damn I wish i had that here now, i could play around with this all night [00:35] this is gonna be a fun hobby :) [00:38] Enjoy, if you have more questions, ask. you may have to wait a while for someone to answer as lots of us just leave IRC on if we are here or not [00:38] so your answer may come soon or later. [00:38] ok man sounds good. again, thank you and have a good weekend! Im sure ill be on here asking more questions as I delv deeper down the rabbit hole [00:48] lucas__: Not finding anything nice about the tascam us1800 and Linux. [00:48] hmmm.. [00:48] that aint good ha [00:49] any suggestions on a small interface? [00:49] The thing that tipped me off is that OSx needs drivers. [00:50] yeah, my buddy uses pro logic when we record live [00:50] im sure he had to d/l some drivers to make it work [00:50] i need to find just a small 2 or 4 input interface for dinking around at home [00:51] ill have to do some research [00:51] Ya, anything that just work with OSx should work with linux. [00:51] They are called "class compliant" [00:52] I notice the Tascam site says this is discontinued. [00:52] ok sounds good. shouldnt be too had to fine [00:52] find [00:53] im pretty exited that i am able to revice an older tower and do some basic stuff at home without having to spend an arm and a leg [00:53] fun little project [00:54] ill prob throw some more ram at this pc to get it as a fun idea pad [00:54] If it has an actual sound card in it the line in might be ok with some small mixer or preamp. But two input mic/line/instrument USB interfaces are pretty easy to find. [00:55] that would probably be the route i would take. then i would have everything I need in the one box [00:55] what do you use? [00:56] I have an older m-audio delta66 [00:56] It requires a PCI slot :) [00:57] I use a 199* Mackie CR1604 mixer for mic preamps. From back when Mackie had nice pre [00:58] very cool [00:58] There aren't pci interfaces any more though you may find some 1010LT around. PCIe interfaces cost too much, so USB is it [00:59] focusrite and presonus seem to be what people get. [00:59] yeah, i mean for what i want to do i think that is the way to go [01:00] presonus i was actually looking at [01:00] failing that, I have one of my dads old sony reel to reels. but its literally 75 lbs haha [01:00] I use this for my wife's machine: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/615405-REG/ART_USBDUALPREPS_USB_Dual_Pre.html [01:01] oh man that may be perfect [01:01] with phantom power [01:01] nice [01:01] It sounds pretty good so long as the gain is kept below the last notch [01:01] and the price is right - very cool [01:02] The last notch seems to add a lot of noise. [01:04] with anything that costs less there are things to watch out for. We run with a little less gain and it sounds good. Can always boost the level in the DAW anyway. [01:06] yeah, as long as you can boost it in post then it should be all good [01:06] I got one of these when they were still around: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/art-usb-dual-tube-pre [01:06] It sounds nicer (and cost more) even at higher gain. [01:08] is there still a market for basic all tube preamps? [01:09] i like the tubes. something about them that i feel cant be reproduced. [01:09] hrm... i've always liked them too, but unless they are kept in a studio nobody seems to really want to use them [01:10] The one they replaced it with is a single channel. [01:12] i kinda like the color of this one. any thoughts? [01:12] http://bit.ly/1T25IyT [01:14] Don't know from experience [01:15] I normally take a laptop to the music store and test them before I buy [01:15] do you run linux on all your machines? [01:15] since about 1995 [01:16] I have used DRdos, OS/2 and then Linux [01:20] im learning as i go, grew up on windows machines mostly but learning the ins and outs of open source and command line is a great brain builder [01:30] I started MIDI on an Atari ST. One of the best computers for sequencing at the time. [01:34] what do y'all do when you encounter a midi controller with windoze propritary software? [01:35] pilne: look at the OSx spec. If it doesn't need a driver it is not a problem. [01:36] pilne: there is lots of equipment out there it is not that hard to just pass over something that will not work. [01:36] i mean, like... the alphasphere's control software, that controller has really caught my eye as a mostly-failed drummer and habitual tapper [01:38] pilne: the SW might not work, but in the end it is a MIDI controler and MIDI is MIDI. There are some interesting things that can be with PD and midi for example. [01:39] but the alphasphere would likely work ok with hydrogen, drumgizmo, etc. [01:39] i'd just have to put a bit more brain-grease into getting it to switch pad profiles or something? [01:40] Not sure. maybe a midirouter in between [01:40] and must say, ubuntu studio makes for a nice daily driver distro too, but that might be because i can pull all my normal ubuntu tricks over lol [01:41] cool [01:41] pilne: studio is built on xubuntu for a lot of things [01:42] Studio has a lowlatency kernel and some other system tweaks as well as lots of software. [01:42] the kmi controllers are also looking tempting (qunexus and queno) [01:43] USB,MIDI OSC or CV. [01:44] for the moment usb until i get the desktop built with the tax refund [01:45] Lots of choices. It doesn't say how it does OSC, so I assume over USB as well. [01:46] OSC is normally network. [01:48] cool, i have tons to learn about digital music, i'm getting into it mostly to be able to create the compositions i hear in my head without having to find 2 or more similarly crazy "musicians" (i don't consier myself a musician... but i try! lol) [01:49] I think music is a natural part of being human... even for the tone deaf. [01:49] it could arguably be a more universal language than numbers due to the wide variety of emotions it can express [01:51] anyway, I need to go do some life :) Back later [01:51] adios [01:53] hasta luego - thanks again for the help. ill be back im sure for more input :) [05:06] Hello all. [05:06] I don't know what the fuck I'm doing. sorry. [05:07] trying to get a rocksmith cable to work with guitarix [05:07] I've tried the following tutorial with no luc.k [05:07] http://www.timelordz.com/blog/2011/12/from-rocksmith-to-free-guitar-effects-and-home-studio-recording/ [05:07] any help would be greatly appreciated [05:29] Hello all. [05:30] I am new to ubuntu studio and linux in general [05:30] I am having problems connecting my rocksmith player to guitarix. do any of you have the time to help me? [06:03] anyone here? [06:04] if I'm asking this question in the wrong place, please tell me [10:57] pyton [10:57] python [11:24] Hi Guest [13:17] hi all [13:17] just installed ubuntu studio 14.04.4 andJACK audio server is not starting [13:17] using qjackctl [13:19] on my ThinkPad W510 [13:20] any ideas why? [13:58] pip [13:59] python2.7 === andrea is now known as Guest4733