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+ | {{Infobox Software | ||
+ | | name = Ardour | ||
+ | | logo = | ||
+ | | screenshot = | ||
+ | | caption = Open-source multiplatform DAW | ||
+ | | maintainer = Paul Davis | ||
+ | | stable_release = 0.99 | ||
+ | | preview_release = 2.00b9 | ||
+ | | operating_system = Linux, Mac OS/X | ||
+ | | use = Digital Audio Workstation | ||
+ | | license = GPL | ||
+ | | website = http://www.ardour.org/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
− | + | Ardour is a complete Digital Audio Workstation similar to Pro-Tools, Nuendo, and Logic. | |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
+ | ===Common=== | ||
* Designed to work with [[JACK]], [[ALSA]] on Linux and [[Core Audio]] on OS X. | * Designed to work with [[JACK]], [[ALSA]] on Linux and [[Core Audio]] on OS X. | ||
− | * | + | * Internal chip sets and most external sound cards supported |
* Sample data is maintained internally in 32-bit floating point format | * Sample data is maintained internally in 32-bit floating point format | ||
* Multichannel recording and mixing | * Multichannel recording and mixing | ||
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* Utilization of custom audio file database manager | * Utilization of custom audio file database manager | ||
− | == | + | ===Mixing=== |
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* Mixing realies directly on the hardware and automated plugins | * Mixing realies directly on the hardware and automated plugins | ||
− | ==Editing== | + | ===Editing=== |
* Timeline layout with trimming, crossfading, time-stretching, and splitting | * Timeline layout with trimming, crossfading, time-stretching, and splitting | ||
− | ==Mastering== | + | ===Mastering=== |
* Integration with JACK makes mastering with tools like JAMin possible | * Integration with JACK makes mastering with tools like JAMin possible | ||
− | == | + | ===Plug-ins=== |
* [[LADSPA]] support for over 100 DSP effects including, simple filters, analog flangers, and multiband EQ's. | * [[LADSPA]] support for over 100 DSP effects including, simple filters, analog flangers, and multiband EQ's. | ||
− | ==Compatibility== | + | ===Compatibility=== |
− | * Open-source nature allows the DAW to be ported to multiple platforms including OS X. | + | * Open-source nature allows the DAW to be ported to multiple platforms including Mac OS/X. |
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+ | ==Screenshots== | ||
+ | * [http://ardour.org/files/main-screenshot-big.png Main window] this is a screenshot of Ardours main application window | ||
=Development API= | =Development API= | ||
==Getting Involved== | ==Getting Involved== | ||
− | Ardour is written entirely in C++. The GUI is written using the | + | Ardour is written entirely in C++. The GUI is written using the ''gtkmm'' C++ wrapper. The application contains 160,000 lines of code, including 3rd party development efforts. Ardour makes heavy use of ''libsigc++'' as a way to provide anonymous coupling between various application components. |
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+ | ==MIDI Support== | ||
+ | The lastest version supports limited MIDI timestamp codes, etc. | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://www.ardour.org/node/335 | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.ardour.org/ Ardour] official website of the new digital audio workstation | * [http://www.ardour.org/ Ardour] official website of the new digital audio workstation | ||
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+ | [[Category:MIDI Sequencers]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Audio Editors]] |
Latest revision as of 23:44, 25 November 2017
Developer(s) | Paul Davis |
Release information | |
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Stable release | 0.99 |
Preview release | 2.00b9 |
Compatibility | |
Operating system | Linux, Mac OS/X |
Additional information | |
Use | Digital Audio Workstation |
License | GPL |
Website | http://www.ardour.org/ |
Contents
Introduction
Ardour is a complete Digital Audio Workstation similar to Pro-Tools, Nuendo, and Logic.
Features
Common
- Designed to work with JACK, ALSA on Linux and Core Audio on OS X.
- Internal chip sets and most external sound cards supported
- Sample data is maintained internally in 32-bit floating point format
- Multichannel recording and mixing
- Partial support for VSTi's
- Support for over thirty different audio codecs
- Utilization of custom audio file database manager
Mixing
- Mixing realies directly on the hardware and automated plugins
Editing
- Timeline layout with trimming, crossfading, time-stretching, and splitting
Mastering
- Integration with JACK makes mastering with tools like JAMin possible
Plug-ins
- LADSPA support for over 100 DSP effects including, simple filters, analog flangers, and multiband EQ's.
Compatibility
- Open-source nature allows the DAW to be ported to multiple platforms including Mac OS/X.
Screenshots
- Main window this is a screenshot of Ardours main application window
Development API
Getting Involved
Ardour is written entirely in C++. The GUI is written using the gtkmm C++ wrapper. The application contains 160,000 lines of code, including 3rd party development efforts. Ardour makes heavy use of libsigc++ as a way to provide anonymous coupling between various application components.
MIDI Support
The lastest version supports limited MIDI timestamp codes, etc.
http://www.ardour.org/node/335
External links
- Ardour official website of the new digital audio workstation