Welcome to antiX Music Addition 

The software selected is for the music writer, musicians, and audiophiles alike.  

The current setup uses a software synthesizer, so not as hardware dependent

Setting up NtEd (music score editor) 
	For you to hear the notes that you put into your music, or have play back, You must first set the output from the music editor. Click on “Edit” then  'Preferences”   then click on “Configure MIDI out”  select one of the four timidity outputs. Then OK. I have a sample file for you to test it. Click File, Open then go to nted directory, and open the sample file. Then click on "Edit" then click "Play" you should hear a short tune. Next click “File” then "Export MIDI" Then save it. 
Now you have a Midi file in nted directory. 

A word on ALSA 
Seems that the biggest complaint with ALSA is that the sound is low on some systems. Open the ALSA mixer and mute any outputs that you don't use. Then adjust the outputs in use, to run the maximum without distortion.   
If your running a laptop, invest into a good set of headphones, or use external speakers. (Just face it laptops tiny speakers, even on the high end models are inadequate for listening to music.)


For the people that have more powerful computers  with MIDI sound cards “jackd and Jackd2 is already installed, all you need to do is install Qjackctl (The 64bit version it's already installed). Then you can setup the more resource hungry sound, and music editing software. 

 I have my favorite toy, that is a Virtual MIDI keyboard. You can't edit your music, or do anything besides make some noise. (the children love it) 
I choose Clementine  multiplatform music player, because it handles large music libraries the best, along with a responsive equalizer. 
Software included in This version is:
aconnectgui
audacity
clementine
fluid-soundfont-gm
gtick
qjackctl (64 bit version only)
LMMS (64 bit version only)
nted
soundconverter
timidity
timidity-daemon	
timidity-interfaces-extra
vkeybd

You will not find office software, or many games. They are available through metapackage-installer.  
 
Suggested links are. 
 http://method-behind-the-music.com/  If you want to learn how music can come from a written sheet to the sound you hear. 

 http://antix.freeforums.org/index.php  For issues with the Operating System, or just to say hello, or thank you.

Enjoy ! 

Eino