Is there a script launcher that can be used for basic scripts to
facilitate live (or close to live) music performances with OpenBSD? One
of the reasons that I am a proponent of using OpenBSD with music, is the
fact that much can be done simply, from the command line. Recording
audio from a USB sound card, using ffmpeg to add reverb and basic
effects, rerouting MIDI, switching instruments in Fluidsynth (still
working on that one), potentially replaying audio files as clips, etc.
There are a lot of possibilities that could be facilitated by a script
launcher (and a suite of basic scripts) for new music creators trying
out OpenBSD, would definitely be an asset.
The only disadvantage that I can see at this point, is that what I am
describing would require a number of open terminals on the desktop,
which can be confusing to sort through, particularly during a live
performance. Which is part of the reason that a script launcher would be
useful. The advantages are many, first and foremost fitting in with the
Unix philosophy of combining existing programs for new purposes,
providing an open source alternative to commercial DAWs such as Ableton
and Bitwig, while at the same time removing the frustration for some
users that the only DAW available on OpenBSD is LMMS, as well as the
temptation for some to try to compile Zrythm or another DAW to OpenBSD.
Ideas or suggestions?
- Script launcher and a suite of basic scripts for musi... Brian Durant
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