Mastodon's new server software (v4.5.0) brings a breakthrough for smaller servers:

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If you've previously held back, this is a great time to try smaller servers:

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A gentle reminder: much like tech support, moderation is most visible when something goes wrong.

The vast majority of moderation work - unseen, unpaid, and often unacknowledged - quietly contributes to a safer, more welcoming experience for everyone.

There is no justification for careless or irresponsible moderation. At the same time, it is important to recognise that this network is sustained by thousands of volunteers who prevent the most harmful content from ever reaching you.

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Major Arcana #14 PRINCE LUCIJA pt1 (Klub Monokel, 10OCT2025)

https://vid.pretok.tv/w/eqP7xX77Eam5TtykTKdxuR

so, yesterday I plugged my linuxMint laptop into Pioneer DJM900 A9 (?) dj mixer with a standard USB cable and there there were - 8 inputs, 4 stereo channels in PipeWire to which i could assign outputs from 4 decks in mixxx.

this is actually a really good mixer with number of very useful effects (and beefy and rock-solid crossfader)

it just means that although mixxx export to usb for Pioneer DJX players is still not possible I can still request this mixer and just plug my main laptop directly and not need to carry any audio interface and/or controller.

well, need to remember/get back to controlling loops and cues and beatmatching and all that via keyboard shortcuts, which i was doing years ago on the regular anyway. and maybe - since my new laptop has a touchscreen - create some touch interfaces with TouchOSC.

# Mixxx 2.5.3 Released!

## Back to School, back to DVS.

We're proud to announce a new stable release of Mixxx: version 2.5.3, this version not only contains updates and fixes for some issues reported by users, but it also contains improvements to the Digital Vinyl System (DVS) support. These improvements are the result of some bright new insights of developers spinning the wheel instead of sunbathing.

Have a nice Mixxx.

https://mixxx.org/news/2025-09-03-mixxx-2_5_3-released/

i really need a good vocal/voice processing plugin for linux (something that works in #ardour), it needs pitch shift and high quality formant control, so that change of pitch does not make a voice "funny". it doesn't necessarily needs to be floss, and i can pay for it, but no subscriptions please.

recommendations?

#LinuxAudio

Tune in for two hours of #ambient and #experimental, #music or #sound.

This week: Building a coalition of collaborative minority programming. You're going to go from sleeping to dancing!

#EdgeRadio993FM

Listen now or at your leisure at <https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/sleep-in-sounds/>

New control vinyl with some samples sounds on one side and the control tone for
djay Pro.

Will test out the DVS in djay Pro to see how it is.
Mainly glad I got some new vinyl to continue my scratch journey.

🎧 Latest atmospheric DnB selection, featuring Archangel's Witching Hour EP, other tunes from Fokuz Recordings, Sofa Sounds and more.
https://www.mixcloud.com/caroline-hamilton/witching-hour-3/

#AtmosphericDnB #Dance #DJ #DJMix #DnB #DrumAndBass #MaQuest #Mixcloud #TunesOnTuesday #Vinyl