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Audio applications in timlau/audio repository

Audio applications in timlau/audio repository

I have created a timlau/audio COPR repository to make it easier to install some audio plugins in Fedora 42+, spec files and Makefiles to build the packages is available on github

You can enable the repository using

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sudo dnf enable timlau/audio

Instruments

Dexed

Dexed

Dexed is a synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7

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sudo dnf install dexed-clap
sudo dnf install dexed-vst3
sudo dnf install dexed

Odin 2

odin2

Odin 2 is a 24-voice polyphonic powerhouse that will transport you from your studio straight to Valhalla. Whether you’re after earth-shattering basses, soaring leads, or otherworldly FX, Odin 2 delivers it all. Harness the classic warmth of analog waveforms — or draw custom ones. High-quality emulations of legendary analog filters, like the Moog Ladder, the Korg 35 and many more let you shape your sound. Finish it off with five onboard FX or dive into endless modulation possibilities. There’s a whole world to explore in Odin 2.

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sudo dnf install odin2-vst3
sudo dnf install odin2-lv2
sudo dnf install odin2

Crypt2

crypt2

Crypt is a software synthesiser plugin designed for creating spacious cold hyper-unisoned synth sounds

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sudo dnf install Crypt2-vst3
sudo dnf install Crypt2-clap
sudo dnf install Crypt2-lv2
sudo dnf install Crypt2

OB-Xf

OB-Xf

OB-Xf is a Synth based on the legendary Oberheim OB-X. OB-Xf is a continuation of the last open source version of OB-Xd by 2DaT and later discoDSP, bringing together several efforts going on in the audio space and combining them inside the Surge Synth Team infrastructure. The synth is currently in a beta phase, with a few features still under development, but the plugin is feature stable and working rather well,we believe.

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sudo dnf install OB-Xf-vst3
sudo dnf install OB-Xf-clap
sudo dnf install OB-Xf-lv2
sudo dnf install OB-Xf

Lost N’ Found Piano

lostandfoundpiano Lost N’ Found Piano, a virtual instrument plug-in that combines updated versions of the classic mda Piano and mda EPiano VSTs and gives them a new coat of paint.

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sudo dnf install LostAndFoundPiano-vst3
sudo dnf install LostAndFoundPiano-clap
sudo dnf install LostAndFoundPiano-lv2
sudo dnf install LostAndFoundPiano

Sfizz

Sfizz is a sample-based musical synthesizer. It features the well-established SFZ instrument format at its core, which permits to use existing instrument libraries, or create personal instruments with ease. Not only is sfizz ready-to-use as an instrument plugin of its own, the library allows developers to create instruments of their own, taking advantage of the abilities of SFZ.

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sudo dnf install sfizz-vst3
sudo dnf install sfizz-lv2

Geonkick

Geonkick is a synthesizer that can synthesize elements of percussion. The most basic examples are: kicks, snares, hit-hats, shakers, claps.

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sudo dnf install geonkick
sudo dnf install geonkick-lv2

Effects

Neural Amp Modeler

Neural Amp Modeler is a plugin that allows you to model the sound of an physiGuitar amplifier and cabinet.

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sudo dnf install neural-amp-modeler-lv2

AIDA-X

AIDA-X is an Amp Model Player, allowing it to load models of AI trained music gear, which you can then play through guitar

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sudo dnf install AIDA-X-clap
sudo dnf install AIDA-X-vst3
sudo dnf install AIDA-X-lv2
sudo dnf install AIDA-X

Dragonfly Reverb

Dragonfly Reverb is a bundle of free audio effects for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. The reverb algorithms are based on the original Freeverb. The DR-1 algorithm is based on the Schroeder/Moorer reverb. The DR-2 algorithm is based on the original Freeverb algorithm. The DR-3 algorithm is a unique reverb algorithm developed by Michael Willis.

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sudo dnf install dragonfly-reverb-clap
sudo dnf install dragonfly-reverb-vst3
sudo dnf install dragonfly-reverb-lv2
sudo dnf install dragonfly-reverb

YK Chorus

A chorus effect inspired by the one found in certain well-known Japanese vintage analog synthesizers (Juno 60)

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sudo dnf install ykchorus-clap
sudo dnf install ykchorus-vst3
sudo dnf install ykchorus-lv2
sudo dnf install ykchorus

Applications

Polyphone

Polyphone is a multiplatform and open-source soundfont editor for creating musical instruments.

  • editing of sf2, sf3, sfz and sfArk file formats
  • compatible with Jack and ASIO audio servers
  • built-in synthesizer, controlled by a virtual keyboard or MIDI signals
  • automatic recognition of root keys
  • automatic loop of samples
  • simultaneous editing of parameters
  • specific tools for musical instrument creation
  • recorder to keep a trace of what is played in a .wav file
  • soundfont browser connected to the online repository
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sudo dnf install polyphone

Development

JUCE

JUCE is an open-source cross-platform C++ application framework for creating desktop and mobile applications, including VST, VST3, AU, AUv3, AAX and LV2 audio plug-ins and plug-in hosts. This package is used to build application there is using the JUCE framework, so the package don’t need to have the whole JUCE source and build it every time. a very basic dummy plugin made with JUCE is located Here

JUCE exist in multiple mayor versions both 8.0 and 7.0 and multiple minor versions. (8.0.11, 8.0.6, 7.0.12) different plugins need different versions of JUCE to compile.

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sudo dnf install JUCE8.0-devel-8.0.11
sudo dnf install JUCE8.0-devel-8.0.6
sudo dnf install JUCE7.0-devel
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