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Record window with letterbox/pillarbox on linux

It is possible to get good video recording on linux using ffmpeg and the right options. I used some time to set up mine, and made a script to make it easier to use. This script makes a letterbox or pillarbox (black stripes around the edge if the aspect ratios …

The possible next generation of demoscene 64k softsynths (Revision)

This is a transcription of this video from Revision 2012.

Requirements for a 64k synth

small
flexible
somewhat usable

The Idea: Runtime Code Generation

Theory
- Write synths & effects, hear changes instantly
- JIT compiler in editor, store compiled data in intro
- your synth is no longer limited to your own dsp …

Programming my own software synth

I've recently experimented with creating my own synth from scratch. A few months ago I knew absolutely nothing about synths, but now I've made one. Below is a screenshot. It's looking awful, I know. But the looks was something I scrapped together in a few minutes. The real beauty is …

Transcend JetFlash 500 16GB vs SanDisk Cruzer 16GB memory stick benchmark

This is a small benchmark of Transcend JetFlash 500 16GB vs SanDisk Cruzer 16GB USB 2.0 (2009-edition) memory sticks.

SanDisk Cruzer 2009 vs. Transcend JetFlash

The memory sticks were tested using the dd tool, and the cache was cleared between each run by unmouting and removing the memory sticks.

SanDisk 16GB: 4.6 MB …

Ubuntu 9.10 rocks!

I’ve just upgraded to the new Ubuntu version, and I have to say I’m thrilled so far. It has fixed many of my earlier problems. For instance, it’s much more responsive than before, because the new Intel graphics driver is so much better. Before I couldn’t …