More ways to have fun with Libre Software on GNU/Linux!

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Argues that free software on GNU/Linux replaces pricey hardware and unlocks playful music making, citing specific tools: guitarix (Debian package, JACK plugins usable in Ardour and Audacity), Hydrogen (sampled drum kits with randomized velocity), VCV Rack, and Guitar‑ML + neural-pi for trained pedal sounds on a Raspberry Pi. Notes analog pedals cost ~4–5k INR each versus an 8k digital box, observes lack of Indian percussion kits, and shows presets, chains and Raspberry Pi pedals actually work end‑to‑end.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 2:16What fun with software means
3. 6:31Music creation tools
4. 7:12Guitarix effects
5. 13:36Hydrogen drum machine
6. 17:50VCV Rack modular synths
7. 20:02Machine learning for guitar effects
8. 22:08Building niche communities
9. 23:12Live demos & Q&A

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