Linux public beta (4408)

[bmrzycki]

I added an option --no-presets
This is something like:

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if test "$NO_PRESETS" -eq 1 ; then
        find "$HOME/.u-he/$PRODUCT/Presets/$PRODUCT/" \
          \( -type f -a -iname '*.h2p' -a -not -iname 'initialize.h2p' -a -delete \) \
          -o \( -empty -a -delete \)
fi

That is a very dangerous flag as it's written today. Imagine this workflow:

1. user installs Zebra without --no-presets to get the factory presets.
2. user customizes the preset directories and makes several custom presets
3. an update comes out and the user wants to upgrade Zebra2 but doesn't want the update to fill the directory with the original factory sounds.
4. user sees --no-presets flag and installs the new update using it.
5. *poof* all presets except one(s) names initialize are deleted.

I'd recommend naming that flag --rm-installed-presets at the very least.

[Psychotronic]

Thx abique, but i have to second bmrzycki, it should be renamed or a check for older files via timestamp should be included.

For me it is fine, i do not save my own presets. I basically use soft synths like hardware without any total recall.

[abique]

OK, instead of running that find/delete on the target installation directory, I can run it on the source one

Should that option also removes presets for Zebra OSC?

[Psychotronic]

Cool, sounds legit.

I do not own or use zebra, so i choose to not vote here.

[Beamboom]

Abique, it would have been sweet with a changelog on what's new between the builds - if that is data that you already got and is easily published.

[abique]

Sorry but do not expect a detailed ChangeLog; yet you can try to ask Urs for it.
I try to summarize what I changed when I upload a new version here in this thread.

[Beamboom]

Sorry but do not expect a detailed ChangeLog;

By all means Abique, just the "headlines" was what I had in mind, the main changes/improvements.

I try to summarize what I changed when I upload a new version here in this thread.

Exactly, that'd be a very interesting read!
Only if/when you got the time of course.

[abique]

OK, maybe I can do something then!

[Beerhunter]

Abique,

will you port the Uhbik bundle as well ?
Maybe you already did, but i missed it ?

Keep up that great work. Thanks

[abique]

Beerhunter, maybe you're too good at hunting because Uhbik is already there

http://uhedownloads.heckmannaudiogmb.ne ... 466.tar.gz

Thank you for the compliment

[stanlea]

How about ZebraCM, Zebralette, TripleCheese and Tyrell ? Copyright issues maybe ?

[abique]

How about ZebraCM, Zebralette, TripleCheese and Tyrell ? Copyright issues maybe ?

I can't explain the issue because I don't understand it 100%. But I did not receive the "GO" to release those synths. Otherwise they're working well on Linux.

[glokraw]

Contractual agreements aside, the U-he prices are pretty reasonable,
and a good test of the linux audio collective's willingness to purchase
high quality commercial software. The free or magware instruments
work in wine/reaper, and the Zebra demo restriction is very generous, and provides
Zebralette during the installation, so one can learn some Zebra while saving
for the full version. Of course the purchase choices themselves may not be easy
Cheers

[hihu]

Thanks abique for the new updates. Everything Works very well. I have installed them yesterday. Was very easy and all presets are still in place.

Thanks for your work.

[StudioDave]

... The free or magware instruments work in wine/reaper...

As well in the excellent Airwave utility.

... the Zebra demo restriction ... provides Zebralette during the installation...

Yes it does, and that little synth performs beautifully. Along with Podolski, that's two Linux freebies from u-he.

Of course the purchase choices themselves may not be easy

The only downside I've discovered about u-he products. I'm currently agonizing over "Diva or Bazille".

Best,

dp