[linux-audio-dev] Call for participation: MMA GMPI working group

[RonKuper at Cakewalk.com]

The Generalized Music Plug-In Interface (GMPI) working group of the MIDI
Manufacturer's Association (MMA) is seeking the input of music and audio
software developers, to help define the technical requirements of GMPI.

The objective of the GMPI working group is to create a unified
cross-platform music plug-in interface.  This new interface is hoped to
provide an alternative choice to the multitude of plug-in interfaces that
exist today.  Among the many benefits of standardization are increased
choice for customers, lower cost for music plug-in vendors and a secure
future for valuable market-enabling technology.

Like MIDI, GMPI will be license free and royalty free.

Phase 1 of the GMPI working group's effort is to determine what is required
of GMPI:  What sorts of capabilities are needed to support existing products
and customers?  What are the emerging new directions that must be addressed?

Phase 1 is open to any music software developer and is not limited to MMA
members.  It will last a minimum of three months, to be extended if deemed
necessary by the MMA.  Discussions will be held on an email reflector, with
possible meetings at major industry gatherings such as AES, NAMM and Musik
Messe.

Following the collection of requirements in Phase 1, the members of the MMA
will meet to discuss and evaluate proposals, in accordance with existing MMA
procedures for developing standards.  There will be one or more periods for
public comment prior to adoption by MMA members.

If you are a developer with a serious interest in the design of this
specification, and are not currently a member of the MMA, we urge you to
consider joining.  Fees are not prohibitively high even for a small
commercial developer.  Your fees will pay for administration, legal fees and
marketing.  Please visit http://www.midi.org for more information about
membership.

To participate, please email gmpi-request at freelists.org with the word
"subscribe" in the subject line.  Please also provide your name, company
name (if any) and a brief description of your personal or corporate domain
of interest.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Ron Kuper 
GMPI Working Group Chair