Download Electrofon: (latest version {01/06/2025})
This sample player offers possibilities and features beyond those of conventional software:
dynamic control, attack control, harpsichord mechanism simulation, direct tuning, and integrated convolution.
Furthermore, the code is human-readable and editable with immediate effect.
It runs online on advanced browsers.
but can also be installed locally.
How to install the local version:
Download electrofon-win32-x64.zip from Internet Archive
Electrofon - Historical Virtual Instruments
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WINDOWS
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Unzip electrofon-win32-x64.zip to any folder.
Open the folder and run:
electrofon.exe
If you like, you can create a shortcut on your desktop for convenience.
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LINUX
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To use this pack, you need to install an HTTP server and a Chromium based browser.
?? WARNING: Firefox may seem to work, but under heavy load it can crash your system.
Using a Chromium based browser is strongly recommended.
1. Update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install lighttpd:
sudo apt install lighttpd -y
3. Start and check lighttpd:
sudo systemctl start lighttpd
sudo systemctl status lighttpd
4. Set permissions and copy Electrofon:
sudo chmod ugo+rwx /var/www/html
cp -r electrofon-win32-x64/resources/app/* /var/www/html
5. Install Google Chrome (if not already installed):
sudo apt install libxss1 libappindicator1 libindicator7 -y
wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb -y
6. Open Chrome and go to:
http://localhost
Enjoy!
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MAC
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Install a lightweight web server like lighttpd (or similar).
1. If you have Homebrew:
brew install lighttpd
2. Enable and configure the server (see https://redmine.lighttpd.net)
3. Copy the contents of:
electrofon-win32-x64/resources/app
into the corresponding folder, typically:
/usr/local/var/www
4. Open Chrome and go to:
http://localhost
Enjoy the instruments!
Alternatively you can play them straight online at https://www.atmos.cat/mostres/