[00:00] <cseder[m]> So, would a minimal install of Kubuntu be the most reasonable if I'm planning on installing Ubuntu Studio via the installer? Will it set up the right PPA's and stuff?
[00:28] <oerheks> what would you gain, 500 mb?
[00:31] <Eickmeyer[m]> cseder: There's only one *optional* PPA that it can set-up for you. Ubuntu Studio is required to have *only* the Ubuntu repositories to be an official flavor.
[18:15] <n4dir> hello. i bought a used midi-keyboard and it seems to be broken. If i go for a new but most cheap midi-keyboard, will most "just work" with linux?
[18:16] <n4dir> i got a korg-nano, which works well, but i am planning to use one with real keys
[19:08] <corrinado[m]> n4dir: I know little about MIDI from personal use, but as far as I know there is only one MIDI spec out currently. There is a v2 being discussed at this time, but everything out on the market should support the v1 spec (since the 1980s). That said, I would the the answer to your direct question would revolve around what equipment are you using to interface the MIDI source to the PC? That interface device should be
[19:08] <corrinado[m]> qualified to work well with the PC/Linux platform you are using.
[19:09] <n4dir> corrinado[m]: thanks. i just do some easy stuff. I either use ardour or zynadd and need some keys to input.
[19:10] <n4dir> so all i use is the laptop
[19:10] <n4dir> does that make sense?
[19:12] <OvenWerks> n4dir: take laptop to locqal music store... plugin keyboard you are interested in, start jack or synth. Does keyboard show up? does synth (or midi monitor) show activity and play sounds?
[19:12] <corrinado[m]> That does n4dir . I would think you would but acquiring a USB device to handle the interface from the physical MIDI cable from the keyboards to the Laptop. Perhaps someone with more experience with MIDI can provide some additional input as I'm not 100% sure about this. Nor am I familiar about what devices/brands of these exist; and which work well with Linux.
[19:13] <n4dir> OvenWerks: ah, duh. That easy. thanks
[19:14] <n4dir> been there for the korg-nano, and they have been friendly and helpful
[19:14] <OvenWerks> I am assuming you are looking at a KB with a USB computer connection. The USB midi stuff has not changed much for a while
[19:14] <n4dir> Yes, something like that. So something similar to the virtual keyboard, but hardware. More i don't need
[19:14] <OvenWerks>  if it says it works on the mac, it should work fine in Linux
[19:14] <n4dir> I see.
[19:15] <corrinado[m]> <OvenWerks "I am assuming you are looking at"> Ha. Didn't know these existed. My newest experience with them goes back to the early 90s where they had their own MIDI spec'd cables. <shrugs>
[19:15] <OvenWerks> (general rule because macos does not allow hw manufactures to install drivers for hw so they have to follow standards)
[19:16] <n4dir> yes, i see. but your idea to simply take the laptop to the store is my best option. Thanks.
[19:16] <OvenWerks> I have done that a few times.
[19:18] <n4dir> let me ask something different. If i hit the keys on the nano there seems to be quite some delay before i heard sound. Might be i simply have to get used to it, but is there something i can do about it ?
[19:19] <OvenWerks> either jack or your sw that connects to alsa directly has a buffer size. See if you can get that down to 128. 1024 is a bit high for that.
[19:19] <n4dir> i see. thanks a lot.
[19:21] <OvenWerks> I have managed with 256... I can still hear a bit of delay, but can at least play with that. (guitar through guitarix) but 512 I start loosing time.
[19:22] <n4dir> yes, i will try that later.