[linux-audio-user] Using Linux Laptop for Live Performance

John Check j4strngs at bitless.net
Thu Nov 18 12:57:55 EST 2004


On Thursday 18 November 2004 08:01 am, derek holzer wrote:
> Of course, the Firewire subsystem for Linux works fine. But AFAIK there
> are no drivers existing for any firewire audio cards. Bug the various
> manufacurers to release more technical info and they might eventually
> show up.
>

More like if they sent some demo hardware to the right people.
Chicken & egg

> d.
>
> Victor LaLoggia wrote:
> > Hello Frank;
> >
> >   Thank you for your response, and I do not mean to be contrary, but what
> > about the work the folks at http://www.linux1394.org/ are doing?
> >
> >   I see that their subsystem has been included Linux kernel sources since
> > version 2.3.40.  Does the subsystem not work?
> >
> >   Thanks,
> >   vic
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Frank Barknecht <fbar at footils.org>
> > Sent: Nov 15, 2004 12:14 PM
> > To: linux-audio-user at music.columbia.edu
> > Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Using Linux Laptop for Live Performance
> >
> > Hallo,
> >
> > Victor LaLoggia hat gesagt: // Victor LaLoggia wrote:
> >>  I am just beginning my research into the available software and
> >>  hardware, and would greatly appreciate any information. Especially
> >>  on hardware - what would be the best usb/ firewire interface for
> >>  live performance?
> >
> > No Firewire audio yet on Linux. The best in your case is PCMCIA, which
> > has the lowest latency. VX-Pocket or RME cards are good choices. Also
> > try, if your internal soundcard is enough.
> >
> > Ciao



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