Filed under: Audio, Linux, Open Source
Hydrogen: An intuitive drum machine for Linux
by Ian Dumych Dec 21st 2007
For new users, learning to use music composition software can be a daunting task. As programs become more powerful and feature rich, it gets more difficult to find applications that one can immediately pick up and play with.Enter Hydrogen. As intuitive as it is powerful, this gem of Open Source Software enables anyone from the casual tinkerer to the seasoned professional to make great sounding beats. Once you're done making your magic, the piece can easily be exported as a WAV or MIDI file.
All you need to get started is a computer running Linux and some spare time. There is a Windows port available, but it is a year old. Check out the download page here.
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