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== Automating (Simplifying) the Process ==
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:One generally assumed (and incorrect) perception of recording in Linux is the complexity of advanced recording.
:One *perceived* problem that a typical "endIn order to perform advanced recording with multi-user" would face is having to '''manually connect''' (patch) various Devices (like a keyboard)track applications, with various keyboard emulators (like '''Qsynth''' and '''Bristol''' organ). But it is important several applications required to realise that these "graphical applications" are just convenient "front-ends" or user-friendly graphical representations of Linux commandsbe launched.
:Since they are Linux commands, these command, to launch and make patches (connections), and simply Here would be added to a file (called a ''shell script''), and run like program (either as an desktop icon), or a start-up program from boot-up.example of some of these applications:
::*Jack Audio Server
;;*'''Hydrogen Drum Machine'''
::*'''Qsynth Synthesizer/Sampler'''
::*'''Bristol Organ'''
::*'''Rakarrack effects processor'''
:(Note: vocals, guitar, bass guitar can be recorded by connecting to the USB recording device, for example the Tascam US-122, and selecting the recording device in the Audacity Preferences dialog box as "system"...)
:At the heart of these applications is the Jack audio server. It acts like a "conductor" that controls and patches (i.e. connects) instruments from various applications together. Other applications accomplish this task by using features such as VST or VSTi (which Linux supports that technology).
:In order to simplify things for the Westminster Computer Lab users, a '''program (Bash shell script) has been created to automatically launch and connect these programs together''' (in a very user-friendly manner), so individuals can concentrate on just recording their music. The user simply logs into the Teacher account, and double clicks on the '''Recording Studio''' icon.
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<td>[[Image:recordingSessionIcon.png|thumb|300px| '''Clicking this Desktop Icon will launch a program to allow the user to select the type of recording session''' they desire. ]]</td>
<td>[[Image:launchingRecordingSession.png|thumb|250px| When launching Recording Session icon from '''Teacher''' desktop, '''the user is presented with various instruments and options''' to use during their session. ]]</td>
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== Using Ardour ==