Editing GNAR

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{{headerbox}}'''GNAR''' is Noisebridge Audio Research.

GNAR is Not Audio Research.
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The primary objective is to provide community resources to conduct research and experiments on the subjects of sound, signal and noise. The secondary objective is a commitment to a Free/Libre Open Source FLOS approach. This is rolled up into a patchwork called Gnar/Linux. It is based on Debian testing with package repos from KXStudio.

The toolchain begins with the [[computer music workstation]] and expands out to software and hardware synthesizers, DSP plugins and analysis tools. Studying source code on the software layer is crucial. Studying circuits on the analog layer is required.

There's a blog at [https://gnar.lol/ gnar.lol]

== Instruments We Have ==

* [[Guitars]]
* [[Mod 2 Duo]]
* [[Akai APC40]]
* [[Nord Micro Modular]]
* An array of [[Software Instruments]] on the Gnar/Linux PC
* Copious [[DSP effects]] on the Gnar/Linux PC
* A 66 key MIDI controller
* [[Alesis MasterControl]]
* [[Yamaha PSR-1700]]
* A tiny USB MIDI controller
* [[Yamaha KX-88]] weighted 88 key MIDI controller
* [[Roland Cube60]] keyboard amplifier
* [[Korg P3]] piano module
* [[Roland TR-505]] drum machine
* [[Yamaha MU100R]] sound module
* [[Yamaha TX81Z]] FM synthesizer module
* [[Passac Unity 8]] 19" rack mount mixer
* [[Vinyl cutter]] (it sounds like square waves).
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opcode_Systems Opcode Studio 4] MIDI routing unit
* Assorted electronics test bench equipment, notably a function generator.
* Anything is a percussion instrument if you hit it hard enough.

== FAQ ==

Q. How do I get the computer music workstation to make sounds?<br/> 
A. It depends.

== Instruments to build and admire ==
* [https://www.monome.org/aleph/ Monome Aleph sound computer]
* [http://moddevices.com/mod-duo DIY guitar amplifiers and effects processors]
* [http://www.illucia.com/ Illucia control surface]
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-MS-Alice-Stereo-Microphone/ DIY Mid/Sides Microphone]
* [http://www.musicainformatica.org/topics/sequential-drum.php Sequential Drum]
* [http://www.humbletune.com/phase/ Phase synthesizer] for the CHIP pocket.
* [http://synthmall.com/ synthmall] and in particular the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UrteFb3R9M shnth], found in the shbobo stores at a synth mall near you.

== Reading List ==

* [https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Music-Tutorial-MIT-Press/dp/0262680823?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0262680823 The Computer Music Tutorial] with some [[computer_music_techniques | notes from the book]]
* How to understand the [http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/jcoleman/LOGARITH.htm non-linear scales of various acoustic properties like frequency and amplitude].
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=_Zs_CQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Composing Electronic Music]
* [http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/electronics/ Concise Electronics for Geeks] is a very dense introduction to electronics. Set aside a few hours to read it the first time and then a few days to understand it.
* [https://jackschaedler.github.io/circles-sines-signals/ "Circles, Sines, and Signals"] is an easy read about sound and digital signal processing.

== Notable Figures ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Carlos Wendy Carlos]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Roads Curtis Roads]
* [https://soundbutt.com/secondseasons/max-mathews-research-and-modern-technology-interview-with-miller-puckette Interview with Miller Puckette on Max Mathews innovations]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Mathews Max Mathews]

== Play List ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75WFTHpOw8Y Bjork talking about her TV]
* [https://soundcloud.com/minimalwave Minimal Wave]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcOQuilOPk Units - Digital Simulation]
* [https://soundbutt.com/lazzarello/sets/made-at-noisebridge Made At Noisebridge]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsDwynKAFPo Pita - Get Out, Untitled 3]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p5Pz_HF8Ew Fennesz - Endless Summer, Before I Leave]
* [https://soundcloud.com/frantisek-1/justin-bieber-u-smile-ambient-800-slower Shamantis - Justin Bieber U Smile remix]
* [https://soundcloud.com/dead-mexico/hidden-signals-tx-005#t=12:00 Boards of Italia]
* [http://evilmoisture.free.fr/ Evil Moisture]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdrOKJu1nLE&index=5&list=RDgpvQrnoWTwM some goth bands]