[linux-audio-dev] (Two or more monitors) Re: Project: modular synth editor

[Dave Robillard]

On Mon, 2004-01-19 at 06:05, Kjetil Svalastog Matheussen wrote:
> Benjamin Flaming:
> >
> >      "People without working hardware acceleration" includes anyone using more
> > than one monitor.  X refuses to allow hardware acceleration with Xinerama.
> > Since multiple monitors are central to my working style (and that of many
> > recording studios), using OpenGL could have serious drawbacks.
> >
> 
> Programs where it makes sense using two or more monitors are in my opinion
> seriously crippled. Its about 2.3 million times faster (rough guess) to
> press a key (to switch to another view) than to turn your head. In
> addition, you can get wiplash (or something similar) by turning your head
> too much. Please explan why I'm wrong, if I am.
> 

It's not one program that's the problem, it's multiple programs.  If I
had the money I would definately have at /least/ two heads set up.

My average "messing around with music" environment:

qjackctl
alsa-patch-bay
jack-patch-bay
qsynth main window
qsynth channels window
seq24 and/or Muse
ardour
jack-rack
two terminals
hydrogen
freevamp
ams/ssm/some other synth

That's alot of stuff.. sure, multiple desktops work alright, but being
able to see my sequencers and synths at the same time (for example)
would sure be nice...

-Dave