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Software Recommendation Low level, relatively verbose audio libraries

I recently changed window managers to dwm, and one of the things that I've really enjoyed about it is having to figure out a lot more about how exactly ubuntu handles things like wireless connections. ...
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Is there a software to analyze and improve video sound quality on ubuntu?

I have tons of youtube videos (ones that I downloaded with the downloadhelper) that I use at home to listen to music using VLC (which obviously plays the video too....and it makes a perfect ...
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Studio audio mixing software for Ubuntu

Any software for audio files mixing like MixMeister does? manual ordering volume and low-mid-hi adjusting levels able to export to .mp3 file BPM's track adjust VST effects, per track desirable ...
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Looking for an alternative to Outrec for 12.10

I tried to install Outrec on 12.10, following any of the instructions available online. Unfortunaly, the dependencies are broken and OutRec would not install from the sources. Is there any ...
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What audio enhancers are available?

I am looking for an audio enhancer which would act for all the sound playing in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (audio/video players, browser) ..something like DFX for Windows! Thanks for your reply.
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Which is the best multitrack recording software?

What is the best multi-track recording software for Ubuntu? I know Ardour is one of them but I heard it is a bit complicated to use.
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Is there software that can record sound input?

I have a Ion Tape 2 Pc Cassette player, is there any software that would record the cassette as I play it?
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How do I convert only a portion of an MP3 file to WAV at a certain frequency, from the command-line?

This transcodes the entire .mp3 to a .wav mpg123 -w output.wav input.mp3 Is there any way I can transcode a portion from the 10 second mark to the 20 second mark at a 44100hz?
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Is there a program out there that will adjust audio volume to a certain level system wide?

Is there a program out there that will adjust audio volume to a certain level system wide? I have a HTPC and its driving me nuts with different apps playing audio at different levels. XMBC plays at ...
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Are there any good alternatives to GarageBand available?

Are there any good Linux alternatives to Garageband? The most important features would be: Good audio recording, with audio filters Good MIDI editing abilities and a good selection of instrument ...
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Media player recognizing Artists as a semi-colon separated list

I am a new user to Ubuntu who has migrated from windows. Though I had tried the previous versions of Ubuntu (and other Linux distros) but it never lasted solely because I'm addicted to a music player, ...
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Simple voice chat application for Yahoo in Ubuntu 11.10?

I just need a simple voice chat via yahoo. I tried Empathy, Kopete, Pidgin and read several forums, but none helped. Can anyone give me a hint how can I make a simple audio call via yahoo in Ubuntu ...
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Is there a music player that can play the sound from a youtube film?

I want to play this song but I don't want to see the video. Is there a music player that can do that and please tell me how to do it? the youtube link is just an example, don't put too much interest ...
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How can I convert mp3 to speex?

What is a good way to convert mp3 files to speex files? I'll favor answers that give an easy solution for converting multiple files at a time and/or maintain good quality for spoken audio. Though any ...
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How can I record Skype conversations?

We are a small company and we have a help desk service to support our clients. We want to use Skype to provide voice live support. This is the easy part. What we need also, is to be able to record ...
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Screencast with both mic and system sounds at the same time

I'd like to make a screencast that records both mic (audio input) and system sounds (audio output) at the same time. For example, so that I can capture a screencast while talking to someone on Skype ...
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App that will rip mp3s from an analog cassette tape?

I have a few audio cassette tapes from the 1980s :) The albums were never released on CD, and to prevent any more deterioration and from losing the songs forever I wanted to rip the tapes to mp3. ...
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Cutting of audio files

I was looking for software which is able to cut audio files into smaller pieces, for example I set seconds and miliseconds for beginning and end of cutting, and then I can save cut content as new ...
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How to access windows speaker from ubuntu?

Is it possible to play a sound file which is in my ubuntu system but to the windows speaker? I am runnning ubuntu 10.04 with IP i.e 172.29.32.10 and the speaker is connected to Windows XP Professional ...
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Command line audio players

What are popular audio players for the command line? How to play a single sound file? Are there command line players that also index the music library like Banshee, Exaile, etc.?
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Shortcut to switch between Analog Stereo output & HDMI audio output

To switch to HDMI audio output (of monitor) and back to normal audio output from system audio jack (for headphones, as my monitor doesn't have audio out), I find myself opening up sound preferences ...
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Best NES emulator?

I have tried two emulators and Megaman 2 has issues running on GFCE Ultra NES Emulator where Megaman disappears when hit. GCEUX has sound problems.
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What program should I use to convert a CDA file to MP3?

I am about to receive a CDA audio file from someone who does not know anything about computers but uses Audio Cleanic for Windows. I would like to convert it into an MP3. What software do you ...
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Play audio faster but keep pitch?

is there a software for Ubuntu to play audio faster but maintain its pitch? This was possible with e.g. PowerDVD under Windows. Thanks
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What is the best way to record audio into my desktop?

I asked yesterday about how to configure Audacity, which I found out doesn't work right with Pulse Audio. I have since removed them and am looking for the best way to set up a DAW on my desktop.
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Is there a USB pedal solution for transcription?

For transcription it can be useful to use a pedal to control playback of an audio stream so you don't have to stop typing. Are there any combinations hardware and software that work under Ubuntu for ...
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Batch normalize audio volume on .ogg-files

Are there any simple tools to normalize an .ogg-library of 10'000+ songs so that the volume is the same throughout all songs? Terminal or GUI doesn't matter, it only need to be simple. One caveat ...
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Recommendation for a Guitar tuner

I tried searching for a guitar tuner for Ubuntu(something similar to PitchPerfect tuner for Windows) and installed lingot but couldn't get it to work. Which guitar tuner do you guys suggest? I hope ...
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Edit Audio: Delete a 6+2 channel audio to 2 Channel only

So there are a lot of AVI files who have 2 audio files embedded. I want to remove the 6 channels and only keep 2 channels because i want it to play on my XBOX360. On windows this task is very easy as ...
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Music player with a few specific requirements

I am looking for a music player with a few specific requirements: Must have a search function that whittles down results as you type, searching the entire library. Must start playing a song when ...
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Is there a music player like Winamp?

I'm looking for a music player similar to Winamp.
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How can I install and use text-to-speech software?

I want to convert text to an audio file containing synthesised speech that reads out that text. What free (libre+gratis) software is available for this and how do I install and use it? I don't need ...
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Which Audioplayer do you recommend to listen Audiobooks?

I'm searching for a good Audioplayer in Ubuntu which is able to remember the position it stopped last playing, to resume play even after you closed the application. Which one would you recommend?
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Does anybody know software for customising audio themes?

I am interested in simple managing of audio themes in Ubuntu (10.10). Does anybody know a software for customising/managing/changing Ubuntu audio themes? Thanks for every suggestion. Regards, ...
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Split ogg-theora video files without re-encoding?

Good evening all, I have decided to rip my entire DVD collection to Ogg-Theora video, specifically a few different TV series' that I have so I don't have to keep digging the discs out. To do this, ...
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Is there software that can recognise which musical notes I am playing into my microphone - to help me practice music?

To help me practice music, I'd like to make a sound (hum, sing or whistle into my microphone) and have the corresponding note displayed on screen. A program that gives feedback live (while I play) ...
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Is there software like Music Maker?

I'm looking for a tool such as Magix Music Maker for Ubuntu (and free, if possible). I know that there is lmms, audacity, rosegarden, but I'm especially looking for a studio that includes basic ...
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What's a Good Rhythmbox Replacement?

I'm looking to get rid of rhythmbox as my primary music player. Preferably something that allows multiple folders for the music library and has support for the new sound indicator. Mostly I want more ...
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Applications to replace iTunes for iPod synchronization?

I need to synchronise my iPod Nano (5th generation) with music and podcasts (video and audio). I can use Rhythmbox for music, but does not seem to work with Podcast. So, what application can I use to ...