Play the piano with a MIDI keyboard So you bought a MIDI keyboard and just want to play the piano? An easy way to start is using a Linux distribution which is optimized for audio production. Install Ubuntu Studio Download Ubuntu Studio and install it: https://ubuntustudio.org/ Start Ubuntu Studio Configure your sound card Start Studio… Continue reading Play piano with a MIDI Keyboard and Linux
Postfix with single mail adresses – Send mails from your Linux server
This example covers three mail addresses using two different mail providers (provider1/2). Configure Postfix sudo dpkg-reconfigure postfix Set configuration to “Internet with smart host” main.cf Add the following lines to /etc/postfix/main.cf: sender_dependent_relayhost_maps = hash:/etc/postfix/relaymapsmtp_sender_dependent_authentication = yessmtp_sasl_auth_enable = yessmtp_sasl_password_maps = hash:/etc/postfix/sasl_passwordssmtp_sasl_security_options = noanonymouscanonical_maps = hash:/etc/postfix/canonical Configure SMTP relay server from provider Define the SMTP servers to… Continue reading Postfix with single mail adresses – Send mails from your Linux server
JJazzlab / virtual MIDI port installation under Linux
Just enter a few chords and get a backing band to practice? Try JJazzlab. These short instructions describe how to get a permanent MIDI connection device under Linux. Unpack the archive to a location with write privileges if you like (JJazzlab can apply updates itself) Add the following line to /etc/modules:snd-virmidi Create the file /etc/modprobe.d/snd-virmidi_options.conf… Continue reading JJazzlab / virtual MIDI port installation under Linux
Squid / Privoxy for the impatient
Do you need a caching proxy which blocks tracking and advertising for your whole network? Here’s a quick start guide: Install Squid and Privoxy: Add the following lines to /etc/squid.conf with: Restart Squid to activate the changes. On all Clients, configure http://PROXY-IP:3128 as a proxy.
Yamaha MODX, Linux and DAW-Integration
General Use MIDI Port 1 for transmission of notes, controllers and time syncing Use MIDI Port 2 as a control port to connect a DAW (MODX acts as a Mackie Control Unit) If possible, select a Mackie Control Unit as a controller using MIDI port 2 Set MODX settings for Performance/Remote to (Ableton) ‘Live’ (Works… Continue reading Yamaha MODX, Linux and DAW-Integration
The Yamaha MODX Music Synthesizer and Linux
Capabilities The Yamaha MODX Music Synthesizer has a builtin class compliant audio interface which works out of the box under Linux. The audio capabilities are: Sampling rate: 44100hz (fixed) Analog outputs: 10 Analog inputs: 4 MIDI inputs/outputs: 3 Jack settings Only with the Jack audio system all 10 outputs and 4 inputs can be used… Continue reading The Yamaha MODX Music Synthesizer and Linux
Using the Univention Corporate Server with single email addresses and Postfix
Email for small setups with Postfix A lot of system services rely on email or integrate this service. To use the Univention infrastructure with single email addresses, the following postfix configuration can be used.These instructions describe a setup for three freemail accounts using two different providers. Do not enter the freemail domains in UCS as… Continue reading Using the Univention Corporate Server with single email addresses and Postfix
The Univention Corporate Server (UCS)
UCS as a Server infrastructure The Univention Corporate Server (UCS) based on Linux allows the central administration of users, systems and services for small, medium and huge infrastructures. The Core Edition can be used for free, a lot of popular and complex software solutions like groupware or office services can be installed easily using a… Continue reading The Univention Corporate Server (UCS)
Linux on a Fujitsu Siemens ESPRIMO Mobile D9510 from 2009
Linux runs well on an old Laptop after installing a SSD. A quick test with Linux Mint Xfce 20.1 showed: Boot (Grub) to login: 15 seconds Login to desktop: 8 seconds The left four of the five buttons on top of the keyboard beneath the power button do not work out of the box: To… Continue reading Linux on a Fujitsu Siemens ESPRIMO Mobile D9510 from 2009
Thunderbird – More than an e-mail client
Thunderbird can be used for e-mails, appointments, notes, RSS-Feeds and much more. E-Mail Thunderbird recognizes the correct settings from many email providers. Just enter your email address and the correct password. The use of the IMAP protocol ensures that the emails stay on the providers servers. Benefits: emails can be sent using a file manager… Continue reading Thunderbird – More than an e-mail client