1AMSYNTH(1) User Commands AMSYNTH(1)
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6 amsynth - a two oscillator subtractive software synthesizer
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9 amsynth [options]
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12 amsynth is an easy-to-use software synth with a classic subtractive
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16 The following options override those in the config file ($HOME/.amSyn‐
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19 -h show a help message
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21 -v show version information
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23 -x run in headless mode (without GUI)
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25 -b <file>
26 use <file> as the bank to store presets
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28 -t <file>
29 use <file> as a tuning file
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31 -a <string>
32 set the sound output driver to use [alsa/oss/auto(default)]
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38 set the MIDI driver to use [alsa/oss/auto(default)]
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44 set the polyphony (maximum active voices)
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49 --jack_autoconnect[=<true|false>]
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54 $HOME/.amSynthrc
55 Configuration for amsynth.
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58 Banks and others.
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60 $HOME/.amSynth.presets
61 Presets.
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69 Specifies the directory from which amsynth should load its skin.
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72 If you find a bug or if you would like to propose a new feature, please
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76 Nick Dowell and contributors. See complete list in amsynth’s “Help” ->
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79 The initial version of this manual page was written by Olivier Humbert
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