Chapter 20. Music Production

Difficult-o-Meter: 1 ( monkeys can do it)

Covers:

MIDI	http://www.midi.org
Tracking	http://www.united- trackers .org
Jazz++	http://www.jazzware.com
Trommler	http://muth.org/Robert/Trommler/
TiMidity++	http://www.goice.co.jp/member/mo/timidity/
SoundTracker	http://www.soundtracker.org
MixMagic	http://mixmagic. sourceforge .net
XMMS	http://www.xmms.org
mpg123	http://www.mpg123.de
Additional hardware	mini-DIN -> stereo cable

Question: How do I use Linux to make music? What tools are available to me, and how do I know which tool is right for my needs?

Answer: You will find Linux well suited for music production, with its large assortment of sound-generating, sequencing, and audio-recording applications.