[05:27] anyone know much about soundcards that play well with Linux? (looking to buy a MIDI controller) [05:28] Hyperon: o/ [05:28] Hyperon: im heading out [05:28] try over in #opensourcemusicians though [05:28] i have a presonus firepod [05:28] thanks for your help [05:28] works well [05:29] and i got http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Converter-Music-Keyboard-Window/dp/B0017H4EBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299703370&sr=8-1 [05:29] got a couple of those [05:29] here are the usual places to look [05:29] http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Matrix:Main [05:29] for pci and USB [05:29] and for firewire.. http://www.ffado.org/?q=devicesupport/list [05:30] any reason why either of pci/usb/firewire is superior? [05:30] depends [05:31] if you want to use it on a laptop [05:31] PCI is out [05:31] and USB is just not appropriate in my opinion [05:31] but some of the devices are really nice [05:31] like the zoomH4 [05:32] no midi on the zoom though [05:33] that's what i want the most, for it to play well with a midi controller [05:33] what controller? [05:33] it'll just be the audio device [05:33] it wont care what you're sending it [05:33] and midi triggers sound anywyas [05:33] anyways* [05:34] if you're just wanting to work with MIDI [05:34] well, i haven't picked one out yet [05:34] and not sending audio into the machine [05:34] just use the internal card [05:34] i have an maudio 49 [05:34] its plug and play [05:34] USB [05:35] i also have a nice weighted alesis qs8.1 [05:35] i am new to all this, so i'm just guessing around. but what i want is to be able to use a midi, take its sounds, do things to them with software [05:35] Hyperon: you dont *need* an audio interface for that [05:35] and i would suggest not getting one til you know what all you need [05:35] just learn about JACK [05:36] and get a controller [05:36] or, just use qwerty [05:36] i see. i was under the impression that not any sound card can handle the latencies necessary [05:36] and see what you need [05:36] why is JACK central to this? [05:36] well, JACK is the tool [05:36] its the hub [05:37] and its also *more* important in getting low latency [05:37] than whatever sound card [05:38] i see [05:38] either way [05:38] you'll need to learn JACK [05:38] and thats not trivial [05:38] i would suggest messing with the software [05:39] and learning a bit about the synths and sequencers [05:39] then, see exactly what your needs are [05:39] so you can get what you need :) [05:40] it's just that... i don't know what kinds of sounds i can produce, so having a device that "just makes sounds" is what i felt i needed [05:40] you're saying i should read about JACK plugins and such? [05:41] Hyperon: you mean an external sound module? [05:41] i thought you were looking for a controller [05:41] if you get a sound module [05:41] yes [05:41] and a controller [05:41] and a sequencer [05:41] i don't know what an external sound module is [05:41] you dont really need a computer [05:41] Hyperon: right [05:41] so you need to hang in #opensourcemusicians [05:41] and ask quetsions [05:41] and hold off on buying anything [05:42] an external sound module is just that [05:42] its a 'brain' [05:42] a box that makes sounds [05:42] via MIDI [05:43] alright, i'm willing to listen and learn for a while [05:44] i'm even willing to buy a "... for dummies" type book, that covers personal music production [05:45] and since borders is closing... this might be a good time [05:45] Hyperon: i dont think you'll find what you need at borders [05:45] but, there are some blogs [05:45] and good knowlegable MIDI users in #OSM === frederickjh is now known as frederickjh_away [22:45] alguem ai manja de dispositivos wireless? (teclado e mouse)