From 84b021eb29e175a6f09bd5e83dbc4a24b8a7e030 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:12:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 19 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index 34675d5..a3df7c5 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -31,6 +31,23 @@ You may also need to choose which audio input and output channels you will use f an audio device. Must external USB audio devices provide the guitar signal on the right channel only, so you will set the audio input chanels to "Right Only". If your USB audio adapter has more than two input or output channels, you will be offered a list of channels to choose from.. +### Installing LV2 Plugins + +By default, PiPedal comes with a few plugins from the ToobAmp plugin collection. You will probably want to install more. + +PiPedal uses LV2 audio plugins. There are literally thousands of freely available high-quality LV2 plugins that are suitable for use as guitar effects. + +Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. + +| Collection | To Install | Description | +|---------------------------------|:--------------------------------------|------------------| +|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | +| [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | +| Invadio Studio Plugins | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Guitar effects | +|[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | +| [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Large collection of effects plugins | + +The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. Just follow the instructions. ### Activating the Wi-Fi Hotspot @@ -55,4 +72,4 @@ If you are connecting to PiPedal with an Android device, via the Host Access Poi -------- -[<< Installing PiPedal](Installing.md) | [Choosing a USB Audio Adapter >>](ChoosingAUsbAudioAdapter.md) \ No newline at end of file +[<< Installing PiPedal](Installing.md) | [Choosing a USB Audio Adapter >>](ChoosingAUsbAudioAdapter.md) From 379a248f3430c624860046264ebff97024020c38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:13:54 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index a3df7c5..6c54c28 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ PiPedal uses LV2 audio plugins. There are literally thousands of freely availabl Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. | Collection | To Install | Description | -|---------------------------------|:--------------------------------------|------------------| +|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| |[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | | [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | | Invadio Studio Plugins | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Guitar effects | From b01b2160ec2b1c95cac7eae867ba8745dc7092d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:14:42 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index 6c54c28..1cb2384 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -33,10 +33,10 @@ your USB audio adapter has more than two input or output channels, you will be o ### Installing LV2 Plugins -By default, PiPedal comes with a few plugins from the ToobAmp plugin collection. You will probably want to install more. - PiPedal uses LV2 audio plugins. There are literally thousands of freely available high-quality LV2 plugins that are suitable for use as guitar effects. +By default, PiPedal comes with a few plugins from the ToobAmp plugin collection. You will probably want to install more. + Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. | Collection | To Install | Description | From c710bea0ee2c1cb9245ba56acb596d1ec4d228ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:24:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index 1cb2384..aa44db2 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -41,14 +41,16 @@ Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. | Collection | To Install | Description | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| -|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | -| [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | -| Invadio Studio Plugins | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Guitar effects | -|[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | -| [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Large collection of effects plugins | +|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | +| [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) ★★★★★ | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | +| Invadio Studio Plugins ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Delays, distortion, filters, phaser, reverb | +|[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | +| [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Flanger, filters, reverb, rotary speaker &c | The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. Just follow the instructions. +For a more complete (but still incomplete) list of LV2 audio plugins, see [here](https://lv2plug.in/pages/projects.html). + ### Activating the Wi-Fi Hotspot You can also activate PiPedal's Wi-Fi hotspot connection from the Settings dialog. Click on the Wifi Hotspot menu item in the Settings dialog. From 96bf03f177e4d1461118da1af31a457fd24c458b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:27:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index aa44db2..8efc39d 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| |[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | | [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) ★★★★★ | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | +| [MDA Plugins](http://drobilla.net/software/mda-lv2.html) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install mda-lv2 | 36 high-quality plugs | | Invadio Studio Plugins ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Delays, distortion, filters, phaser, reverb | |[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | | [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Flanger, filters, reverb, rotary speaker &c | From fa51118a14de4be27d15df6e2d3c8b250753f925 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:30:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] Update UsingLv2Plugins.md --- docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md | 34 ++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md index 46af663..c0d324b 100644 --- a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md +++ b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md @@ -1,30 +1,24 @@ ## Using LV2 PLugins -PiPedal uses standard LV2 audio plugins for effects. There's a huge variety of LV2 guitar effect plugins, and plugins collections, many -of which are specifically intended for use as guitar effect plugins. Ubuntu Studio comes with an enormous collection of LV2 plugins preinstalled. On Rasbian, you will have to manually select and install the plugins you want to use. +PiPedal uses LV2 audio plugins. There are literally thousands of freely available high-quality LV2 plugins that are suitable for use as guitar effects. -The following LV2 Plugin collections (all recommended) are available on both Rasbian and Ubuntu. +By default, PiPedal comes with a few plugins from the ToobAmp plugin collection. You will probably want to install more. - sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 # https://guitarix.org/ - - sudo apt install zam-plugins # http://www.zamaudio.com/ - - sudo apt install mda-lv2 # http://drobilla.net/software/mda-lv2/ - - sudo apt install calf-plugins # http://calf-studio-gear.org/ - - sudo apt install fomp # http://drobilla.net/software/fomp/ +Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. -But there are many more. +| Collection | To Install | Description | +|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| +|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | +| [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) ★★★★★ | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | +| [MDA Plugins](http://drobilla.net/software/mda-lv2.html) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install mda-lv2 | 36 high-quality plugs | +| Invadio Studio Plugins ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Delays, distortion, filters, phaser, reverb | +|[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | +| [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Flanger, filters, reverb, rotary speaker &c | -Visit https://lv2plug.in/pages/projects.html for more suggestions. +The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. Just follow the instructions. -There is also a set of supplementary Gx effect plugins which did not make it into the main Guitarix distribution. You will -have to compile these plugins yourself, as they are not currently available via apt. But if you are comfortable building -packages on Raspbian, the effort is well worthwhile. The GxPlugins collection provides a number of excellent boutique amp emulations, -as well as emulations of famous distortion effect pedals that are not part of the main Guitarix distribution. +For a more complete (but still incomplete) list of LV2 audio plugins, see [here](https://lv2plug.in/pages/projects.html). -- https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2 -------- -[<< Changing the Web Server Port](ChangingTheWebServerPort.md) | [Which LV2 Plugins Does PiPedal Support? >>](WhichLv2PluginsAreSupported.md) \ No newline at end of file +[<< Changing the Web Server Port](ChangingTheWebServerPort.md) | [Which LV2 Plugins Does PiPedal Support? >>](WhichLv2PluginsAreSupported.md) From e4965fb23afbb96fafa2ae50dd6cbef9b243f63c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:32:36 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] Update Configuring.md --- docs/Configuring.md | 14 +------------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Configuring.md b/docs/Configuring.md index 8efc39d..039759a 100644 --- a/docs/Configuring.md +++ b/docs/Configuring.md @@ -37,20 +37,8 @@ PiPedal uses LV2 audio plugins. There are literally thousands of freely availabl By default, PiPedal comes with a few plugins from the ToobAmp plugin collection. You will probably want to install more. -Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. +See [_Using LV2 Plugins_](UsingLv2Plugins.md) for more details, and for some concrete recommendataions. -| Collection | To Install | Description | -|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| -|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | -| [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) ★★★★★ | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | -| [MDA Plugins](http://drobilla.net/software/mda-lv2.html) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install mda-lv2 | 36 high-quality plugs | -| Invadio Studio Plugins ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Delays, distortion, filters, phaser, reverb | -|[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | -| [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Flanger, filters, reverb, rotary speaker &c | - -The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. Just follow the instructions. - -For a more complete (but still incomplete) list of LV2 audio plugins, see [here](https://lv2plug.in/pages/projects.html). ### Activating the Wi-Fi Hotspot From 3044650ddfb62e36062feca877114c827117dca4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:34:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] Update UsingLv2Plugins.md --- docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md index c0d324b..1901cd5 100644 --- a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md +++ b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. |[Zam Plugins](https://zamaudio.com) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install zam-plugins | Filtering, EQ, and mastering effects. | | [Calf Studio Gear](https:://calf-studio-gear.org) ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install calf-plugins | Flanger, filters, reverb, rotary speaker &c | -The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. Just follow the instructions. +The GxPlugins pack requires a manual build; but it's worth the effort. It contains some extraordinarily beautiful amp and effect emulations, many of which are superior to plugins in the main Guitarix package. For a more complete (but still incomplete) list of LV2 audio plugins, see [here](https://lv2plug.in/pages/projects.html). From 044665feec31c770b485aec96a05b8fa6f1e1d94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Davies Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:35:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] Update UsingLv2Plugins.md --- docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md index 1901cd5..16f0137 100644 --- a/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md +++ b/docs/UsingLv2Plugins.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Here is a brief list of particularly recommend plugin collections. | Collection | To Install | Description | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| -|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection guitar amplifiers and effects. | +|[Guitarix](https://guitarix.org) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install guitarix-lv2 | A large collection of guitar amplifiers and effects. | | [GxPlugins](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) ★★★★★ | [(manual build)](https://github.com/brummer10/GxPlugins.lv2) | Additional effects from the Guitarix collection | | [MDA Plugins](http://drobilla.net/software/mda-lv2.html) ★★★★☆ | sudo apt install mda-lv2 | 36 high-quality plugs | | Invadio Studio Plugins ★★★☆☆ | sudo apt install invada-studio-plugins-lv2 | Delays, distortion, filters, phaser, reverb |