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10 snazzy music production tools for Ubuntu/Linux

Posted by Unknown Minggu, 16 Februari 2014 0 komentar

http://www.techdrivein.com/2014/02/10-music-production-tools-for-ubuntu-linux.html

Like many other niches, music production was not really a Linux forte. But that's changing now and like what happened to the video editing scene, popular music production tools are finding its way into Linux. Though I love listening to all kinds of music, I'm no music production expert. And hence I can't pass informative judgments on any of the applications you're going to read about in the article below. Consider this blogpost as a brief introduction to different music production tools available for Ubuntu and Linux, and not as a review per se. So here we go again. 10 useful music production tools for Ubuntu and Linux.

Bitwig Studio Digital Audio Workstation

Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform (supports Windows, Mac and Linux) music-creation tool for production, performance and DJing.

Bitwig Studio is made by developers that used to work on Ableton Live, a Windows only Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). And like Lightworks for video editing, Bitwig Studio will be a professional grade music production tool with support for Linux platform.

Expected release date: March 26, 2014. Know more.

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Ardour: Audio mixing software for Linux

Record, edit and mix audio using Ardour. Supports Linux and Mac.

Ardour is open source and is released under GPLv2/GPLv3 license.

Ardour is a great example of commercial free-libre software. Users who download from ardour.org are asked to pay at least $1 for downloading prebuilt binaries of Ardour; those users then have the right to obtain minor updates until the next major release.

Another option is to subscribe by paying $1, $4 or $10 per month. Subscribers can download prebuilt binaries of all updates during the subscription period.

Without paying anything, users can download the full source code for all platforms.

Download Ardour for Linux.

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Renoise Digital Audio Workstation

Renoise is a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with a unique top-down approach to music composition known as a tracker interface.

Features include full MIDI and MIDI sync support, VST 2.0 plugin support, ASIO multi I/O cards support, integrated sampler and sample editor, internal real-time DSP effects with unlimited number of effects per track, master and send tracks, full automation of all commands, hi-fi .WAV rendering (up to 32 bit 96 kHz), Rewire support, etc.

A full version of Renoise cost USD 78.00, which is noticeably cheaper than competing digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Ableton Live and even the upcoming Bitwig Studio which costs around USD 749 and USD 400 (rumored) respectively.

Renoise digital audio workstation.

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Tracktion Music Production Software for Linux

Tracktion is yet another high-profile entrant into the Linux music production scene.

Tracktion is a digital audio workstation for recording and editing audio and MIDI. The project was started with the intention of creating the most easy-to-use music production tool out there. Tracktion is proprietary though.

Support for a wide range of audio formats including WAV, AIFF and Ogg-Vorbis.

Tracktion beta version for Linux is free now. Get it here.

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Rosegarden Digital Audio Workstation (Linux exclusive)

Rosegarden is an open source digital audio workstation for Linux, based around a MIDI sequencer that features a rich understanding of music notation and includes basic support for digital audio.

Ideal for composers, musicians, and students working from a small studio or home recording environments. Quite easy to learn and runs exclusively on Linux.

Download Rosegarden for Linux (an early alpha version for Windows is also available)

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10 best music production tools for linux

Hydrogen: Advanced drum machine for Linux

Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine for Linux, an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or similar percussion instruments.

Hydrogen's interface uses Qt library and the entire code-base is released to the public under the GNU General Public License.

Download Hydrogen for Linux (Ubuntu PPA also available)

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MIXXX professional DJing software for Linux

Mixxx: Linux's very own professional DJing software

Mixxx is a free and open source digital DJing software that allows mixing music in your Linux system with ease.

Mixxx started off as a humble project for a doctoral thesis way back in 2001. Today it is a full-fledged application that is downloaded over one million times annually.

It is licensed under the GPL (v2.0 or later) and runs on all major desktop operating systems.

Ubuntu PPA available (Ubuntu 13.10 not yet supported though)

More download options here.

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Audacity: Record and edit music in Linux with ease

Audacity is the most well-known application here, and perhaps the most basic too.

Audacity is a free and open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing all kinds of music and audio. It is one of the most downloaded software in SourceForge, with nearly 100 million downloads.

If you are on Ubuntu, Click here to install Audacity.

More download options for Audacity can be found here.

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LMMS: Linux MultiMedia Studio

LMMS is yet another free and open-source, cross-platform software that allows you to produce music with your computer. This include creating of melodies and beats, synthesizing and mixing of sounds and arranging samples.

LMMS is available for Linux and Windows. Download here.

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JACK: Jack Audio Connection Kit

Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) is perhaps the most important tool as far as music production on Linux is concerned. It is a professional sound server daemon that provides real-time, low latency connections for both audio and MIDI data between applications that implement its API.

It can connect a number of different applications to an audio device, as well as allowing them to share audio between themselves.

Most of the open-source applications listed above and plenty more out there does use its API. See this exhaustive list for yourself.

The server is free software, licensed under the GNU GPL, while the library is licensed under the more permissive GNU LGPL.

Download options here.

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Top 5 Utility Apps for Android

Posted by Unknown Sabtu, 15 Februari 2014 0 komentar

Truecaller

Caller ID system helped only in identifying the numbers but the Truecaller app goes one step ahead - it shows the name and location of the number. Truecaller's service is driven by a large and verified mobile phone community that helps in identification of the caller. It is thus a very useful application for girls (who are often harassed by anti-social elements) and for those who get irked by tele-marketeers (perhaps most of us fall into this category).

With Truecaller, a user can see the name of the caller with the number and also approximate location using 3G or WiFi connection. Apart from identification, Truecaller can also block numbers so as to avoid getting unwanted calls and SMSes.

Another interesting feature in Truecaller app is that one can perform reverse number look up for mobile and even landline numbers (you enter a phone number in the Truecaller and it will show you the owner's name). You can also connect the Truecaller app with social networks like Facebook and Twitter, and in turn let other's find you (you can also locate other person's social network ID by their phone number if they have done the same). Free version of Truecaller comes with advertisements while the paid version doesn't have advertisements.

AppLock

Locking applications, which can reveal your private information or photos to others, is very essential and is a crucial feature that is still missing in Android. But there is an application called AppLock which allows locking applications and the gallery section which contains photos and videos. You can also choose to lock few selected photos and applications. The app also allows locking SMSes.

Clean Master (Cleaner)

Majority of the Android smartphone owners find their phones going slow at times and are clueless about the reason. For them, Clean Master is the solution that removes unwanted cached files and data from the phone's memory and SD card to make the phone more responsive and fast. Clean Master also provides memory boost by stopping all the unwanted apps in the background to free up the RAM.

The app also offers built-in app manager to backup and uninstall unwanted apps. Clean Master comes with a neat user interface and has an easy to understand options for even a novice.

AppMgr III

Many users keep on installing apps on their Android devices till they get a "low storage" notification that leave them clueless. This can be solved by the AppMgr III application which moves the installed apps to the SD card or internal storage from the phone storage which also makes the device a bit faster. Also, this ensures that there are no 'low memory' errors.

This app has an easy-to-use user interface. The AppMgr III allows app management with a breeze in a way that the users can move a majority of the third party apps to the SD card. This app packs batch moving, batch wiping of cache-data, app list export and many such features.

AirDroid

AirDroid is a device sync application that not only allows users to transfer files from a PC to an Android phone and vice versa, but it also allows them to do a lot more on their Android devices using their computers. The application basically allows users to receive, send, forward or delete SMSes from their PCs.

One can also install and uninstall apps in their smartphone from computer using this app. Similarly, one can control music, contacts, photos, ringtones etc of their smartphone using a computer.

AirDroid app is ideal for those who spend most of the day working on their desktops. The application allows users to connect their PCs with their Android smartphones through the internet browser or through WiFi. AirDroid though requires connecting both Android device and the computer on the same network/WiFi

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Specification of Micromax Canvas MAd A94 Smartphone

Posted by Unknown Jumat, 14 Februari 2014 0 komentar

Micromax launched another smartphone named Micromax Canvas MAd A94. It has 4.5 inches of display size with a good display screen. Micromax Canvas MAd A94 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and processing on the quad-core 1.2GHz processor. It also has a dual camera of 5 MP resolution. For more interesting features on the Micromax Canvas MAd A94, read below the given full specifications.

Specification

General:

· 2G Network,3G Network

· Sim: Yes

Display:

· Type:- IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

· Size:- 480 x 854 pixels, 4.5 inches (~218 ppi pixel density)

· Multitouch: Yes

Memory:

· Card slot: microSD, up to 32 GB

· Internal: 4 GB (2.2 GB user available), 512 MB

Camera:

· Primary: 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

· Features: Geo-tagging

· Video: Yes, 720p

· Secondary: Yes, 5 MP

Features:

· OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

· Chipset: BCM23550

· CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz

· Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

· Browser: HTML

· GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support

· Java: Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

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How to root your Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102.

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Prerequisites to Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102

Make sure your device Model is GT-S6102..
Device Battery Should be Charged atleast more then 30%.
Before Rooting make sure That you will Backup your Data.

Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos(GT-S6102).

1 - Download update_for_GT-S6802 file from here.*(Dont not extract downloaded zip file )
2 - Connect your mobile to the PC using USB cable. .
3 - Now copy the downloaded update.zip file in your Sdcard.
4 - Restart your device in recovery mode. Press {Volume Up+Home Key/Menu Key+Power Key} together to boot in your recovery.
5 - Select “apply update from sd-card” option.
6 - Now goto update.zip file with the volume key.
7 - Select it (using pressing home key).
8 - Process will take a while , so wait until it’s completed.
9 - It will show root install successfully and then Restart your phone.
10 - After restart you can see a super user icon at your home screen if root is done successfully
!Done ENjoY!!!! Rooting on your Galaxy Y .
For any problem leave comment and if u like this post so hit follow and like.
thanxxxx :)

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Specification of Google Nexus 5

Posted by Unknown Kamis, 13 Februari 2014 0 komentar

The Nexus 5 (codenamed Hammerhead) is a smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics that runs the Android operating system. The successor to the Nexus 4, the device is the fifth smartphone in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner. The Nexus 5 was unveiled on 31 October 2013, and released in black and white colors the same day for online purchase on Google Play, in selected countries.

Specification

General:

· 2G Network,3G Network,4G Network

· Sim: Micro-Sim

Display:

· Type:- True HD IPS+ capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

· Size:- 1080 x 1920 pixels, 4.95 inches (~445 ppi pixel density)

· Multitouch: Yes

Memory:

· Card slot: No

· Internal: 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM

Camera:

· Primary: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash

· Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, photo sphere, HDR, dual recording

· Video: Yes, 1080p@60fps

· Secondary: Yes, 1.3 MP

Features:

· OS: Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)

· Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800

· CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400

· Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

· Browser: HTML5

· GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS

· Java: Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

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MWC 2014: New TriQuint MMPAs with Envelope Tracking Capture Design Wins in Leading LTE Smartphones.

Posted by Unknown Rabu, 12 Februari 2014 0 komentar

Francisco De Jesùs.

New TriQuint MMPAs with Envelope Tracking Capture Design Wins in Leading LTE Smartphones

The versatile, highly integrated modules not only prolong battery life with new envelope tracking technology, but also simplify complex RF design for multi-band smartphones with a new mobile chip interface used by multiple chipset partners

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc , a leading RF solutions supplier and technology innovator, today announced three new multi-mode, multi-band power amplifier modules (MMPAs) that deliver longer battery life for LTE smartphones while simplifying increasingly complex RF design. The versatile new products, which are already capturing design wins in leading LTE smartphones, feature new envelope tracking technology as well as a new mobile chip interface.

“Building on the success of TriQuint’s highly integrated TRIUMF™ MMPAs, our three newest products add more LTE bands to cover more regional markets, as well as support for power-saving envelope tracking and a versatile new MIPI interface,” said Sean Riley, Vice President of Mobile Products.

Device manufacturers are adopting envelope tracking (ET) in next-generation smartphones to maximize energy efficiency. ET extends battery life by dynamically adjusting the supply voltage to the power amplifier (PA), in contrast to PAs with conventional constant-supply voltage. TriQuint’s new MMPAs also feature a new mobile chip interface — based on an open “MIPI” standard — used by several chipset providers to increase interoperability among vendors and reduce development time and effort.

In addition to designing ever more sophisticated devices, smartphone manufacturers serving the global market must produce several regional variants of each model to operate in carriers’ specific assigned spectrum. This is becoming more challenging as numerous new LTE bands are allocated. The versatile design of TriQuint‘s new MMPAs gives manufacturers a common platform to release new products at a faster pace, while controlling design and manufacturing costs. They support a growing number of popular 3G/4G bands for specific regions as well as quad-band GSM/EDGE. By integrating more functionality into smaller form factors, they simplify PCB routing, reduce BOM count and speed time to market.

To learn more about TriQuint’s high-performance TRIUMF™ MMPAs, meet our technology experts at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Feb. 24-27, or visit http://www.triquint.com/products/triumf. To locate TriQuint’s distributors, resellers or field sales representatives, see www.triquint.com/sales.

Media Contact: Ann Jansen

Marketing Comms Manager

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

Tel: +1.503.615.9127

E-mail: ann.jansen@triquint.com

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National Rail Enquiries Best App for Android

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National Rail Enquiries

After the original free, third-party National Rail apps went paid-for, National Rail has finally brought out its own free app. National Rail Enquiriesenables you to check live train times, plan your journeys, and get notifications of delays. On first use, the app prompts you to enter a home and work train station, and then you can use the 'Get me home' button to see the next available trains.

National Rail Enquiries is delighted to announce the launch of our first offical application for Android & iPhone. National Rail Enquiries brings the very best of our information and integrates it with a slick interface on your smartphone.

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Breaking News: Samsung Galaxy S5 Rear Box picture leaked, shows real specifications.

Posted by Unknown Selasa, 11 Februari 2014 0 komentar

Breaking News: Samsung Galaxy S5 Rear Box picture leaked, shows real specifications.

Francisco De Jesùs.

Specs

The specifications previously listed for the Galaxy S5-including Those in the above image are as follows:

• 5:25-inch screen
• qHD Super AMOLED screen
• 2,560 x 1,440 pixels
• 560 ppi
• 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor
• 20 megapixel camera
• 2 megapixel front camera
• 3 GB RAM
• 3000 mAH battery
• LTE support
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Information about the housing (aluminum / metal or plastic) and features (fingerprint scanner) are not listed.

This information was received by samsunggalxys5.nl from an anonymous tipster the picture above, where the back of the box from the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S5 is shown.

Specially designed for SamsungGalaxys5.nl the following concept:

Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 in White or Black:

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LTE:Finland: Broadcom Corporation, Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) have demonstrated LTE Advanced.Category 6.

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LTE: Finland: Broadcom Corporation, Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) have demonstrated LTE Advanced.Category 6.

Francisco De Jesùs.

Broadcom Corporation, Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) have demonstrated LTE Advanced (LTE-A) carrier aggregation Category 6 (Cat 6) data rates of 300 Mbps on a live commercial network of Finnish operator Elisa.

The end-to-end test was completed on Elisa’s commercial LTE network in Finland with Broadcom’s LTE-A Cat 6 technology using inter-band carrier aggregation and NSN’s Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station. The test was performed by aggregating two 20 MHz channels in the 1800 MHz band (LTE Band 3) and the 2600 MHz band (LTE Band 7) to reach speeds of 300 Mbps.

After jointly building LTE networks on 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz, NSN enabled the operator to launch 800 MHz LTE network in January earlier this year.

Broadcom will demonstrate LTE-A Cat 6 data rates on NSN infrastructure at the upcoming Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, February 24-27.