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{{Infobox Software | {{Infobox Software | ||
| name = Ardour | | name = Ardour | ||
| screenshot = | | logo = | ||
| caption = | | screenshot = | ||
| caption = Open-source multiplatform DAW | |||
| maintainer = Paul Davis | | maintainer = Paul Davis | ||
| stable_release = 0.99 | | stable_release = 0.99 | ||
| preview_release = 2. | | preview_release = 2.00b9 | ||
| operating_system = Mac OS/X | | operating_system = Linux, Mac OS/X | ||
| use = Digital Audio Workstation | | use = Digital Audio Workstation | ||
| license = GPL | | license = GPL | ||
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
Ardour is a complete Digital Audio Workstation similar to Pro-Tools, Nuendo, and Logic. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Common=== | ===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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* Support for over thirty different audio codecs | * Support for over thirty different audio codecs | ||
* Utilization of custom audio file database manager | * Utilization of custom audio file database manager | ||
===Mixing=== | ===Mixing=== | ||
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===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. | ||
==Screenshots== | |||
* [http://ardour.org/files/main-screenshot-big.png Main window] this is a screenshot of Ardours main application window | |||
=Development API= | =Development API= | ||
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==MIDI Support== | ==MIDI Support== | ||
The lastest version supports limited MIDI timestamp codes, etc. | |||
http://www.ardour.org/node/335 | http://www.ardour.org/node/335 | ||
Latest revision as of 23:44, 25 November 2017
| Developer(s) | Paul Davis |
| Release information | |
|---|---|
| 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/ |
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