Processing Loops and More with Giada Mean Music Machine
Apr 21, 2014Giada is a small piece of musical software that can be used in many ways. Mainly designed for working with loops, Giada also can be used as a drum machine or be flexibly integrated into your workflow, thanks to VST and MIDI support.
more »Fast-Tracking Speech Recognition The Open Speech Initiative Begins
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more »Sculpting Sound with SuperCollider Super Sound Generator
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more »YouTube to MP3 Tapped In
Dec 17, 2013The YouTube to MP3 downloader provides some convenient features and a nice intuitive interface.
more »MediaGoblin Set up your own media-sharing site with MediaGoblin
Oct 07, 2013The same way that “ease of use” usually equates to less flexibility, “convenience” is nearly always synonymous with less privacy. And, YouTube nowadays is very, very convenient, if you catch my drift. So, if you just want to share a video and not all of your personal data, or you want to avoid rude users from commenting on your kids’ videos, MediaGoblin is what you need.
more »Making Music with Ardour3 Sound System
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KDE for People Initiative Calls for AI Ban in Plasma
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KDE Sets Ambitious Goals for 2026 and Beyond
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It’s Time to Test Fedora 45 Beta
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Ubuntu Stonking Stingray Gets Even Rustier
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AI Fixes Linux Bottlenecks Using “Hideous” Code
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Advanced Video Coding Still Under Patent
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2,000 Vulnerabilities per Linux Release
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