More Ubuntu Startup Sounds...

First of all, thanks for all the amazing feedback in my earlier post "New Startup Sounds".

At the moment 71 people has cast their vote and so far sound number 5 has 29 votes (40%). If you're hoping to hear this sound in a future Ubuntu release, don't get your hopes up. Sound number 5 has already been suggested, but was rejected because it sounded too much like Vista and too little like Ubuntu.

In my previous post the five ideas were very different unlike this post, where I'm again seeking your amazing comments and feedback. I've worked on ideas using the "melody" from sound number 5. Although Alan Pope makes some very good points in the comments, I've still used the same base for the new sounds. So for Popey this will sound like a plinky plonky nintendo DS weather report. I know it can be dangerous to use sarcasm when communicating over the web, but I'm sure Alan will know I *really* do appreciate his feedback.
The reason I've used the Kalimba sound, it because it's the only melodic instrument I know from Africa. This is all part of the quest to capture the spirit of Ubuntu. Although a clean synth sound might sound more modern, it lacks a bit of Africa so to speak. Personally the "startup_distant_drums" is my favorite at the moment, but I'll let you judge.
I should also mention the filenames are weird because it help me to keep track of the files. Also the files have not been mastered, so the volume is very low in these snapshot versions.

Listening to startup sounds can be very strange, because it is the entire boot experience (boot splash, login and so on) that counts. I suggest setting the sound you like best as your default startup sound for a few days before judging.

Grab the files here and please do post your feedback below: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/175241/lyde/MadsRH_startup-sounds.tar.gz

New Startup Sounds

UPDATE: There's new sound available in a more recent post here...

Way back before Intrepid was released, I created some system sounds for Ubuntu, because I felt the Ubuntu startup sound needed to be replaced. They didn't make it in, because they were too Vista'ish - which I fully agree with. So, I'm working on some more Ubuntu spirit sounds, but this is no easy task. I have a few ideas I haven't tried out yet, but I would like your feedback on the ideas below. Please cast your vote in the sidebar! (God I miss Wordpress!)

Sorry about the file-size :-(

Suggestion number 1

Suggestion number 2

Suggestion number 3

Suggestion number 4

Suggestion number 5

Did you spot the Vista'ish one? If you want you can grab my Intrepid suggestion from my portfolio on www.Behance.net/madsrh123

New startup sound in Ubuntu 9.04

If you feel the bongo drum sound at login is a bit outdated, you will most likely find good news in this post.
From my previous posts on system sounds, you will know that I've composed and recorded a set of sounds that were purposed for Intrepid Ibex. With good reason my sounds did not make it into the 8.10 release, but new sounds is certainly needed in Ubuntu.

For the Ubuntu 9.04 release (named Jaunty Jackalope) new sound suggestions will be purposed by the sound designer and composer Diego Stocco. A quick visit to his website will convince you that this guy is very very talented. With the next Ubuntu release due in April, Diego still have plenty of time to do his magic. The distant release date probably explains why no work yet has been published.

Will this be the guy that brings Ubuntu beautiful, unique and memorable sounds? As always, no one knows what will make it into the next release, but this sounds very promising. In the end, it's up to Mark Shuttleworth to decide what will be included. Let us hope that Mark welcomes Diego's work - you never know.

With the new teams (desktop, bling,...) in place, Gnome 3 coming, the desktop users could be in for a treat within the next few releases. Looking forward to the future with Linux.

Visit diegostocco.com

No new system sounds

I'm sad to announce that the sounds I suggested as new system sounds for Ubuntu 8.10 will not be included. It has been decided that they were too Vista-ish and what Ubuntu is looking for is something that is just as memorable as it is different.

UPDATE: You'll find a updated version on this download link https://dl.getdropbox.com/u/175241/new_system_sounds.zip

And if you missed the New System Sounds post, here it is: "New System Sounds" post.

New system sound

I've been working on a set of system sound that I want to purpose for Intrepid Ibex. So far I've done two version (a Rhodes and a TS-404 version).

Personally I like the Rhodes version best, but I seems many people want short, fast or no sounds.

Check it out on Gnome-look:
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=88777

or go direct to the download site:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/2363ba/n/new_system_sounds_zip

Below you can see the score I've composed for the sounds:



//MadsRH

Startup/End sound

I've made some .Wav files for you to use as startup and exit sound. I tried to keep the African Ubuntu feel to the sounds. Please let me know what you think.

ubuntu-art.org Click here...

I've also made some alternative sounds that I've attached as zipped .mp3 files below. !Note that the files below are alternative sounds and does not include the two default files from Ubuntu-art.org

Get them here:
Alternative Ubuntu sounds as mp3.zip