[Ardour-Users] Ardour 2.8.5 released

[Ralf Mardorf]

Mark Knecht wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 1:52 PM, John Rigg <au at jrigg.co.uk> wrote:
>   
>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 01:07:52PM -0800, Mark Knecht wrote:
>>     
>>> The 'computer' doesn't have to be a 'PC'. It could be an embedded
>>> system running Linux inside a box that looks like anything, including
>>> a mixer.
>>>       
>> True.
>>
>>     
>>> The last Yes show I saw was 100% automated - sound, lights,
>>> everything.
>>>       
>> A lot of it would have been automated, but not all.
>>
>>     
>>> All the VUs were just gadgets on CRTs built into some sort
>>> of console. the console did have faders. I couldn't get close enough
>>> to see who the manufacturer was but it was my impression it was just a
>>> some sort of microprocessor based system.
>>>       
>> Quite possible, but the user interface on the newer digital mixers is pretty
>> sophisticated. In live work it's essential to have instant (or as near
>> instant as possible) access to controls. If it's necessary to page through
>> menus or use a mouse to adjust something it's usually too late.
>>
>>     
>>> I don't see why a Linux based machine couldn't be put into a very
>>> specific sort of console box.
>>>       
>> Allen & Heath have already done it with the iLive series.
>>
>> John
>>     
>
> You're more in touch with this than I am. I'm only presenting an idea
> for some industrious individual who wants to help Paul make some money
> could do. There are a lot of small Linux boxes now - 2"x6"x6" - Mac
> mini sized. If you found one with 1394 then possibly you could set up
> a small system for specific types of bands. It's just an idea that
> popped into my head looking at the SAWStudio site.
>
> I just don't think it pays to be too negative, as well as being realistic.

Shoebox small servers, for less money, using 0815 (= usual) hardware are 
stable and it would be the same for Linux rt-audio, but than it isn't 
just a software issue any more. The thoughts overstate the case.