License
-
-LinuxSampler is licensed under the GNU GPL license with the exception that
-COMMERCIAL USE of the souce code, libraries and applications is
-NOT ALLOWED without prior written permission by the LinuxSampler authors.
-If you have questions on the subject please contact us.
+
Licenses
++ There are several subprojects, each having its own license terms, as follows: +
+| + gigeditAn instrument editor for gig files (written in C++, based on the gtk(mm) toolkit). + | +-> (pure) GPL | +
| + jlscpA java LinuxSampler control protocol API. + | +-> (pure) GPL v2 | +
| + JSamplerA graphical frontend to LinuxSampler, written in Java. + | +-> (pure) GPL v2 | +
| + libgigGigasampler file access library (C++), for loading, modifying and creating gig files. + | +-> (pure) GPL | +
| + liblscpLinuxSampler Control Protocol (LSCP) wrapper C library. + | +-> (pure) LGPL | +
| + LinuxSamplerSampler backend, including sampler engine, audio and MIDI drivers, network layer (LSCP) API and native C++ API. + | +-> GPL with commercial exception* | +
| + QSamplerGraphical frontend to LinuxSampler (written in C++, based on the Qt toolkit). + | +-> (pure) GPL | +
+ [*] LinuxSampler is licensed under the GNU GPL license with the exception that + USAGE of the source code, libraries and applications + FOR COMMERCIAL HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PRODUCTS IS NOT ALLOWED + without prior written permission by the LinuxSampler authors. + If you have questions on the subject, that are not yet covered by the + FAQ, + please contact us. +
Dependencies
The following figure illustrates the compile -time / linker dependencies.
+time / linker dependencies. QSampler ~~~(optional)~~~> libgig JSampler
+ gigedit
+ |
+ (mandatory)
+ |
+ V
+ QSampler ~~~(optional)~~~> libgig JSampler
| A |
| | |
(mandatory) (mandatory) (mandatory)
| | |
V | V
- liblscp LinuxSampler jlscp
-
+ liblscp LinuxSampler jlscp
Or again in words: you have to compile and install libgig before being able to compile and use LinuxSampler. You @@ -187,145 +246,214 @@ have LinuxSampler installed to be able to use QSampler (either locally or on any other computer in your network). JSampler is also communicating with LinuxSampler via TCP, so there is no linker dependency between them -either, JSampler requires jlscp though.
+either. JSampler requires jlscp though. You have to compile and install +libgig before being able to compile and use gigedit. -Source Packages (Stable)
-| Operating System | +Description | +|||
| -libgig-2.0.2.tar.bz2 | ---> | -Gigasampler file loader library | +
+
+  Debian
+
+ |
+ Individual Debian (.deb) binary package for each software component, compiled for x86 (Debian stable, a.k.a "Etch"). |
| -liblscp-0.3.3.tar.gz | ---> | -LinuxSampler Control Protocol (LSCP) wrapper library | +
+
+  Gentoo
+
+ |
+ Bleeding edge Gentoo ebuild for each software component, which can be used to conveniently emerge the latest versions directly from CVS. |
| -linuxsampler-0.3.3.tar.bz2 | ---> | -sampler backend | +
+
+  Suse
+
+ |
+ Individual RPM package for each software component, compiled for i586. |
| -qsampler-0.1.2.tar.gz | ---> | -graphical frontend to LinuxSampler | +
+
+  Windows
+
+ |
+ Self-extracting all-in-one installer for the latest official releases of all software components. Download, execute, enjoy! |
Source Packages (Testing)
-| -libgig-3.1.1.tar.bz2 | ---> | -Gigasampler file access library | -||
| -liblscp-0.5.3.tar.gz | ---> | -LinuxSampler Control Protocol (LSCP) wrapper library | -||
| -linuxsampler-0.4.0.tar.bz2 | ---> | -sampler backend | +File Name | +Description |
| -qsampler-0.1.3.tar.gz | ---> | -graphical frontend to LinuxSampler | +
+
+  Fantasia-0.8a.jar
+
+ |
+ a frontend to LinuxSampler, modern skin-based distribution |
| -jlscp-0.3a.tar.bz2 | ---> | -a java LinuxSampler control protocol API | +
+
+ JS_Classic-0.8a.jar
+
+ |
+ a frontend to LinuxSampler, classic distribution |
+ +
Source Packages
++ Source code packages of the latest official releases: +
+| -JSampler-0.2a.tar.bz2 | ---> | -a java frontend to LinuxSampler | +File Name | +Description |
| -gigedit-0.0.3.tar.gz | ---> | -an instrument editor for gig files | -+ + +libgig-3.2.1.tar.bz2 | +Gigasampler file access library (C++) | + +
| + + +liblscp-0.5.5.tar.gz | +LinuxSampler Control Protocol (LSCP) wrapper library | +|||
| + + +linuxsampler-0.5.1.tar.bz2 | +sampler engine / backend | +|||
| + + +qsampler-0.2.1.tar.gz | +graphical frontend to LinuxSampler | +|||
| + + +jlscp-0.7a.tar.bz2 | +a java LinuxSampler control protocol API | +|||
| + + +JSampler-0.8a.tar.bz2 | +a java frontend to LinuxSampler | +|||
| + + +gigedit-0.1.1.tar.gz | +an instrument editor for gig files |
-
Binary Packages
-There are currently Debian -packages and RPM packages -for i386 only, bleeding edge Gentoo ebuilds -and platform-independent -Java packages (for JS Classic 0.2a, java frontend for LinuxSampler).
CVS
This project's CVS repository can be checked out through anonymous (pserver) CVS with the following instruction set. When prompted for a password for anonymous, simply press the Enter key. There are currently seven subprojects in the LinuxSampler project, pick the line of the respective subproject you want to checkout from below:
-
- 1- |
-
- cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler co libgig- |
-
cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co libgig +cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co liblscp +cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co linuxsampler+ +
cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co qsampler +cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co jlscp +cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co jsampler +cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.linuxsampler.org:/var/cvs/linuxsampler \ + co gigedit
You don't need to checkout the sources again later on, + just for keeping track to the latest development version. For updating to + the latest CVS version you can simply run the following command at any + time from the checked out source directory:
+ +cvs update -d -P+
You can also browse the CVS repository.
-Wallpapers
-How about a bit eye candy for your desktop? -There's currently only a wallpaper for 1600x1200. Tell us if you like -it and maybe we add other resolutions as well.
+Bootsplash theme
+Does your computer already boot in LinuxSampler style? No? Checkout the following LinuxSampler theme for either fbsplash (gensplash) or bootsplash:
-  |
+ href="http://download.linuxsampler.org/bootsplash/screenshots/boot.png">
+ --> | +Screenshot while booting | +
+  |
--> | -1600x1200 | + href="http://download.linuxsampler.org/bootsplash/screenshots/top.png"> Screenshot of terminal (here running 'top')
+ 