Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for djs and live performers. Load up to 32 samples, choose to play them in single mode (drum machine) or loop mode (sequencer) and start the show with your computer keyboard as a controller.
This software aims to be a compact and portable virtual device for Linux (and maybe for Windows and Mac in the future) for production use and live sets.
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Here are some key features of "Giada":
· Ultra-lightweight internal design
· Multi-thread/multi-core support
· 32 bit floating point audio engine
· Up to 12 audio channels controlled via computer keyboard
· Single shot mode vs. loop mode
· Bpm and beat sync
· Sample-accurate loop engine
· Patch-based system: load/save your setup from/to a binary file
· Based upon FLTK (GUI) and Alsalib (audio layer)
· 0% complexities or exotic dependencies: download the .tar file, unpack it and you're ready to rock
· 100% freeware stuff: you can use it without any limitations
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· no more mandatory inputs, enhanced audio layer, lots of usability improvements, tons of bugs fixed.