[linux-audio-user] Re: Linux for live performance

[cezar at mixandgo.ro]

Christoph Eckert <ce at christeck.de> writes:

>> I'd like to know what's the best setup and if it is possible to use
>> Linux on a laptop to replace traditional keyboards.
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> yes.
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>> So the 
>> requirements would be, zero latency
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> Zero is simply impossible, even on traditional instruments.
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> Install JACK.
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>> linux supported audio board,
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> If it is a notebook try USB.
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>> linux based sampler/sequencer
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> Fluidsynth/qsynth.
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>> and STABILITY ! 
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> I think it is possible to set up a machine which is stable enough.
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> Best regards
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>


Could you be more specific about the USB audio board ? And what's the
lowest latency you can get ?

Regards