AlsaModularSynth (“AMS”) is a realtime modular synthesizer and effect processor with support for LADSPA and JACK.
It is a digital implementation of a classical analog modular synthesizer system. It uses virtual control voltages to control the parameters of the modules. The control voltages which control the frequency e.g. of the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) and VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) modules follow the convention of 1V / Octave.
AMS can be controlled by MIDI controller boxes, like e.g. the Doepfer Pocket Dial. MIDI events can be assigned to module parameters in a very flexible way by using the Control Center dialog of AlsaModularSynth.
Key Features
- MIDI controlled modular software synthesis.
- Realtime effect processing with capture from e.g. “Line In” or “Mic In”.
- Full control of all synthesis and effect parameters via MIDI.
- Integrated LADSPA Browser with search capability.
- JACK Support.
- Translations.
Website: alsamodular.sourceforge.net
Support: Documentation
Developer: Matthias Nagorni, Fons Adriaensen, Karsten Wiese, Malte Steiner, Guido Scholz
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
AlsaModularSynth is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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