Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-03-01 Thread I'm Umcaruje
I sent a seperate mail on the mailing list with the results 2 days ago. Best regards, Uroš On 1 March 2014 20:04, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > I'm looking forward to see the results :) Is it the time already? > On 23 Feb 2014 12:03, "I'm Umcaruje" wrote: > >> An announcment will be made on social m

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-03-01 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
I'm looking forward to see the results :) Is it the time already? On 23 Feb 2014 12:03, "I'm Umcaruje" wrote: > An announcment will be made on social media, as well as the mailing list. > Also, all winners will be notified by Soundcloud messages. > > Best regards, > Uroš > > > On 23 February 2014

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-02-23 Thread I'm Umcaruje
An announcment will be made on social media, as well as the mailing list. Also, all winners will be notified by Soundcloud messages. Best regards, Uroš On 23 February 2014 02:17, Stian Jørgensrud wrote: > At least on the social sites if I know Uros right. > > > > -- > View this message in cont

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-02-22 Thread Stian Jørgensrud
At least on the social sites if I know Uros right. -- View this message in context: http://linux-multimedia-studio-lmms.996328.n3.nabble.com/LMMS-Top-songs-Compilation-tp4310p6566.html Sent from the lmms-devel mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-02-22 Thread John Serafino
Where are the results going to be announced? On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Uroš Maravić wrote: > The competition is open! Submit your songs at > https://soundcloud.com/groups/lmms-top-songs-compilation The deadline is > February 15th at 12 PM GMT. The rules are in the group description. > If

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
I think that "remixing" has a lot different meaning than "mixing". This is why I'd call what could be done here "correcting mixes". I'm not into taking submitted works and totally changing their feel - this is not a remix competition and the team involved is not the ones who deliver artistic mater

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Vesa
On 01/30/2014 02:15 AM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > *By mixing I mean* the process of manipulating several audio tracks > that result in creating a mix, which is a stereo/surround recording > that has all the input tracks mixed together as a result of series of > decisions and actions taken by a mixing

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Sam Duff
The more the merrier in my opinion. Joining forces is a great idea. Kind regards, Sam Duff On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > *By mixing I mean* the process of manipulating several audio tracks that > result in creating a mix, which is a stereo/surround recording that ha

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
*By mixing I mean* the process of manipulating several audio tracks that result in creating a mix, which is a stereo/surround recording that has all the input tracks mixed together as a result of series of decisions and actions taken by a mixing engineer. Mixing shouldn't be confused with editing,

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Vesa
On 01/30/2014 01:12 AM, I'm Umcaruje wrote: > The artists should provide an mulititrack for Mixing. No Mastering can > fix a bad mixdown. > Best regards, > Uroš > Oh and by multitrack you mean what exactly? 4-track, 8-track? All instruments on separate tracks? All fx channels on separate tracks?

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread I'm Umcaruje
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQfZhqHnqrNXVWibN-RBNmakb735A2K6Ljwa-GlODF4/edit?usp=sharing BTW, these are the rules so far. Best Regards, Uroš -- WatchGuard Dimension instantly turns raw network data into actionable

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread I'm Umcaruje
I think it should be up to artist if he wants his track Mixed/Mastered. Yes, the quality will be a part of the decision, but mixing and mastering the track again would give consitency to the album. Best regards, Uroš On 29 January 2014 22:42, John Serafino wrote: > What about peeps like me who

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread I'm Umcaruje
The artists should provide an mulititrack for Mixing. No Mastering can fix a bad mixdown. Best regards, Uroš On 30 January 2014 00:10, Vesa wrote: > On 01/30/2014 01:06 AM, I'm Umcaruje wrote: > > Guys, > > Evan (Stakeout Punch) said that he is gonna Mix and master all the > > tracks that get i

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Vesa
On 01/30/2014 01:06 AM, I'm Umcaruje wrote: > Guys, > Evan (Stakeout Punch) said that he is gonna Mix and master all the > tracks that get in. > He has some serious expirience in Mixing/Mastering, and I vote for him > to do the job. If you want examples of his work, he mastered almost > all of the

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Jonathan Aquilina
I have no objection. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 12:06 AM, I'm Umcaruje wrote: > Guys, > Evan (Stakeout Punch) said that he is gonna Mix and master all the tracks > that get in. > He has some serious expirience in Mixing/Mastering, and I vote for him to > do the job. If you want examples of his work

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread I'm Umcaruje
Guys, Evan (Stakeout Punch) said that he is gonna Mix and master all the tracks that get in. He has some serious expirience in Mixing/Mastering, and I vote for him to do the job. If you want examples of his work, he mastered almost all of the Avelocity tracks (http://soundcloud.com/avelocity) Best

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Vesa
On 01/29/2014 11:54 PM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > Vesa, I think that 24-bits will be sufficient. > After all processing the noisefloor (for perfect digital signals - > recorded material already has the noisefloor much higher and that is > okay) still will be below the level of 16-bit quantization nois

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Jonathan Aquilina
When you say mixing what exactly do you mean. I have had a crash course in mastering if you could call it that about levels etc. On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:10 PM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > That is a great idea - everyone could learn from this! > I think I could get some help for recording this stu

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
That is a great idea - everyone could learn from this! I think I could get some help for recording this stuff from sirmacik and other fellow FLOSS friends. [image: Obraz w treści 2] ;) 2014-01-29 Jonathan Aquilina > I think it woudl be awesome unfa thinking about what sam just mentioned. > Do

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Jonathan Aquilina
I think it woudl be awesome unfa thinking about what sam just mentioned. Do you think you could put together a blog or something with all sorts of interesting tutorials? On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:49 PM, Sam Duff wrote: > I think mixing/mastering will have a part to play in the decisions on > w

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
Vesa, I think that 24-bits will be sufficient. After all processing the noisefloor (for perfect digital signals - recorded material already has the noisefloor much higher and that is okay) still will be below the level of 16-bit quantization noise. We can go for 32-bits but I don't think this is n

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Jonathan Aquilina
Seems like I have fallen into the role of project manager yes, but the ultimate say comes from toby. I am just trying to provide direction for this project as best as I can and I do take into account all sides of an issue and usually try to work out compromises if needed. On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Vesa
On 01/29/2014 11:37 PM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > I want to ask whoever is in charge in the Competition project. > > How about the technical side of making the final compilation album? > > Are you going to contact creators of selected works to deliver > unmastered mixes and you'll master the final thi

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
I will help then. Jonathan, are you the leader of this project? Are there other pople involved? 2014-01-29 Jonathan Aquilina > Tobiasz are you volunteering as of right now I think there is nobody whose > taking charge of the technical side of things. also we really have no > guidelines. unfa if

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Sam Duff
I think mixing/mastering will have a part to play in the decisions on which tracks make it in, but I think it would only be a small part. I agree with Tobiasz Karoń on mixing/mastering the tracks before inclusion. Plus I'd love to learn some stuff off him! =) Kind regards, Sam Duff On Thu, Ja

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Jonathan Aquilina
Tobiasz are you volunteering as of right now I think there is nobody whose taking charge of the technical side of things. also we really have no guidelines. unfa if you put some guidelines together and are willing to take charge of the technical side of thigns that would be great On Wed, Jan 29,

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
That's be a shame. I guess that we might still want to improve some stuff if we can. 2014-01-29 John Serafino > What about peeps like me who are uploading tracks that we no longer have > the projects for? I had a hard drive crash, and that kind of borked most of > my LMMS projects. Also, should

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread John Serafino
What about peeps like me who are uploading tracks that we no longer have the projects for? I had a hard drive crash, and that kind of borked most of my LMMS projects. Also, shouldn't mixing/mastering quality be part of the decision about which tracks make it in? On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM, T

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
I want to ask whoever is in charge in the Competition project. How about the technical side of making the final compilation album? Are you going to contact creators of selected works to deliver unmastered mixes and you'll master the final thing? I think that quality of the production (not using

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-29 Thread Johannes Lorenz
> If something isn't clear to you about the competition, don't hesitate to ask > :) One dumb more question :) Is it ok if I post my song as a WIP on SC now and ask for feedback from listeners? I'd like to use the feedback to improve my sound before submission. --

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-23 Thread I'm Umcaruje
That's not technically an remix and you can submit it to the group. On 22 January 2014 17:06, Nikorasu Chan wrote: > > > > On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Tres Finocchiaro < > tres.finocchi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I had made this same mistake. >> >> I had remixed a track by rap artist Jarren

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-22 Thread Nikorasu Chan
On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Tres Finocchiaro < tres.finocchi...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had made this same mistake. > > I had remixed a track by rap artist Jarren Benton as part of a > competition. This track makes heavy use of Zyn, TripleOsc and is a good > representation of what LMMS has to

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-19 Thread Tres Finocchiaro
I had made this same mistake. I had remixed a track by rap artist Jarren Benton as part of a competition. This track makes heavy use of Zyn, TripleOsc and is a good representation of what LMMS has to offer. Unfortunately, the producer, Funk Volume has exclusive rights to this remix that state de

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-19 Thread I'm Umcaruje
Remixes are not allowed for 3 reasons: 1. Many people dont understand what remix is and they take an original song, put two drum loops over it and call it a remix. 2. Making an remix is easier than making an original song 3. Copyright. Crediting the author is not enough. You need an permission from

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-15 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
Oh! My mistake. Anyway I'm done for it ;) On 15 Jan 2014 08:28, "John Serafino" wrote: > Double check that date. It's actually February 15th, not January 15th. > You've got plenty of time. > > > On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 6:38 PM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > >> I've just made my submission, however I'm

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-14 Thread John Serafino
Double check that date. It's actually February 15th, not January 15th. You've got plenty of time. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 6:38 PM, Tobiasz Karoń wrote: > I've just made my submission, however I'm not sure it midnight of 15th of > January is already gone is it still a day off? > I'd love to take

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-14 Thread Tobiasz Karoń
I've just made my submission, however I'm not sure it midnight of 15th of January is already gone is it still a day off? I'd love to take part - I just thought I have more time ;) Here's my input btw: https://soundcloud.com/unfa/spoken 2014/1/13 Johannes Lorenz > > The rules are in the group d

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-13 Thread Johannes Lorenz
> The rules are in the group description. > If something isn't clear to you about the competition, don't hesitate to ask. There is one question I have. Why are remixes not allowed? Suppose there is a track that fulfills the requirements for submission (especially, it is made in LMMS). Now, I mak

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-13 Thread John Serafino
I've already picked out the tracks I'll be entering. My participation in no way hinges on this, but I have two questions: 1. How are the proceeds going to be donated in a way that will further LMMS development? 2. Will winners have some kind of updates about how well the album is selling on bandca

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Vesa
On 01/13/2014 05:56 AM, Harry van Haaren wrote: > On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 3:53 AM, Gurjot Singh > wrote: > > Just to double check, so external VSTs are not allowed right? > > > If these songs are going to be distributed along with LMMS, then using > VSTs should n

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Vesa
On 01/13/2014 05:53 AM, Gurjot Singh wrote: > On 13 January 2014 03:19, Uroš Maravić wrote: >> The competition is open! Submit your songs at >> https://soundcloud.com/groups/lmms-top-songs-compilation The deadline is >> February 15th at 12 PM GMT. The rules are in the group description. >> If some

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Vesa
On 01/12/2014 11:49 PM, Uroš Maravić wrote: > The competition is open! Submit your songs at > https://soundcloud.com/groups/lmms-top-songs-compilation The deadline is > February 15th at 12 PM GMT. The rules are in the group description. > If something isn't clear to you about the competition, don't

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Harry van Haaren
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 3:53 AM, Gurjot Singh wrote: > Just to double check, so external VSTs are not allowed right? > If these songs are going to be distributed along with LMMS, then using VSTs should not be allowed: if the point of the contest is to show-off features perhaps it is possible. I'

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Gurjot Singh
On 13 January 2014 03:19, Uroš Maravić wrote: > The competition is open! Submit your songs at > https://soundcloud.com/groups/lmms-top-songs-compilation The deadline is > February 15th at 12 PM GMT. The rules are in the group description. > If something isn't clear to you about the competition, do

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Uroš Maravić
The competition is open! Submit your songs at https://soundcloud.com/groups/lmms-top-songs-compilation The deadline is February 15th at 12 PM GMT. The rules are in the group description. If something isn't clear to you about the competition, don't hesitate to ask :) Happy LMMSing! - Best re

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread John Serafino
I don't really like the idea of trying to showcase a piece of software by forbidding usage of one of its most powerful features. I think the point should be to showcase LMMS's power, not to showcase esoteric skill on the part of the artists. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 1:11 AM, Johannes Lorenz < joha

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Johannes Lorenz
One more thing I'd suggest to add: Let's give the people a few weeks of time to make a song. This way, musicians can make new songs for the competition, or find out which o their old songs they'd like to use. I'd personally love to submit a track, but I'd write a completely new one. What do you

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Stian Jørgensrud
VST's is supported in Linux, so I don't see why .pat-files,.dll-files or .sf2 files wouldn't be allowed. Maybe we need a way to check if it really is LMMS, a picture or uploading .mmpz could be it. -- View this message in context: http://linux-multimedia-studio-lmms.996328.n3.nabble.com/LMMS-T

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Uroš Maravić
I completely agree with diiz, there should be trust in artist that he wont "cheat". As for using other software and VST's, it will be allowed to use VST's, and the track should be created mostly in LMMS, but it is allowed to master/mix it in some other software (Audacity, Ardour...). - Best

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Vesa
On 01/12/2014 09:11 AM, Johannes Lorenz wrote: > I think source code publishing is not necessary. But it should have no (not > linux native) VSTs. Another problem is, that LMMS still doesn't support Linux-native VST's or LV2's. Meaning, if VST's are disallowed, then there's no external instrumen

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-12 Thread Vesa
On 01/12/2014 09:11 AM, Johannes Lorenz wrote: > I think source code publishing is not necessary. But it should have no (not > linux native) VSTs. Why? > > 1. It is Linux MMS, Linux = Not dll/exe files. > 2. If you just use VSTs, then you could use FL studio aswell. Show us that > you can do it w

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Gurjot Singh
On 12 January 2014 12:43, Johannes Lorenz wrote: >> i want to propose a little modified idea of collaborative work. >> >> that's something i was discussing on reverbnation >> for me that was a kind of game, so each partner could add some >> instrument, merge it in one track and push it forward for

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Johannes Lorenz
> i want to propose a little modified idea of collaborative work. > > that's something i was discussing on reverbnation > for me that was a kind of game, so each partner could add some > instrument, merge it in one track and push it forward for someone else. One one hand, I really like this idea

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Johannes Lorenz
I think source code publishing is not necessary. But it should have no (not linux native) VSTs. Why? 1. It is Linux MMS, Linux = Not dll/exe files. 2. If you just use VSTs, then you could use FL studio aswell. Show us that you can do it with Linux aswell. ---

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Gurjot Singh
On 12 January 2014 01:53, Uroš Maravić wrote: > > Let's do a "Top LMMS Songs Compilation". By making a group on SoundCloud, > users can post their best songs, and the top 15 songs (chosen by selected > judges) will be released as an album on Bandcamp. The price? “Pay what you > want”. All of the p

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Vesa
On 01/12/2014 01:16 AM, John Serafino wrote: > That's a good point. A lot of pro level LMMS artists (flatteringly > including myself) use other software in combination with LMMS. Many of > my tracks use Audacity for vocal insertion and Ardour2 for mastering. > I think it should require primarily LM

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread oeai
i want to propose a little modified idea of collaborative work. that's something i was discussing on reverbnation for me that was a kind of game, so each partner could add some instrument, merge it in one track and push it forward for someone else. and well this is a FOSS-like thing, when someon

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread John Serafino
That's a good point. A lot of pro level LMMS artists (flatteringly including myself) use other software in combination with LMMS. Many of my tracks use Audacity for vocal insertion and Ardour2 for mastering. I think it should require primarily LMMS, but allow open-source post production. On Sat,

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread oeai
for me it's just a case of used soft, because if i had to write it only with lmms or just produce few sounds but then go to logic,cub,able - it's kinda ... unfair maybe. so for me the contest is in using open source software only and to prove it, well sending a project would be enough. but if th

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Israel
If we are compiling ways to make money for the devs, I have a few suggestions But they require the new logo (does anyone else remember that discussion?) T-Shirts Tea Mugs Stickers etc... Set up a secure store on that fast UK server, setup LMMS paypal and also include a 'Donate' button. The

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread John Serafino
I'll be happy to contribute, but unless we're scoping enough money to pay developer wages, I don't really see how raising money would help LMMS. I think the project needs more developers who have more time to spend on the project. The new revival seems to be looking to help with this though, so tha

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Uroš Maravić
The songs will be sent to a SoundCloud group, there will be no need for sending LMMS projects. I must say that I am really glad that you will contribute, Lazerblade. :) - Best regards Uroš -- View this message in context: http://linux-multimedia-studio-lmms.996328.n3.nabble.com/LMMS-Top-son

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread John Serafino
A lot of my tracks use a ton of VSTs, and LMMS is not good about sharing projects with VSTs in them. Also, some of my best tracks' project files were lost to a hard drive crash. And who am I? I am LazerBlade, so my tracks would be an excellent addition to this project. Here are a few of my best: h

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Vesa
On 01/11/2014 10:30 PM, oeai wrote: > do they have to post source code as well? > (" > ")<-- penguin > I think it should be up to the artist. -- CenturyLink Cloud: The Leader in Enterprise Cloud Services. Learn Why Mo

Re: [LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread oeai
do they have to post source code as well? (" > ")<-- penguin On 12.01.2014 00:23, Uroš Maravić wrote: > Hello everyone, > There has been a lot of talk about how the development of LMMS should be > faster. I have figured out a way for all users, including those who don't > really know programmi

[LMMS-devel] LMMS Top songs Compilation

2014-01-11 Thread Uroš Maravić
Hello everyone, There has been a lot of talk about how the development of LMMS should be faster. I have figured out a way for all users, including those who don't really know programming to a far extent to help with the process of development. Let's do a "Top LMMS Songs Compilation". By making a