[LAU] Gumstix and jack, softsynths, etc?

[philicorda]

On Wed, 2007-07-25 at 21:59 +0200, Malte Steiner wrote:
> As far as I know Gumstix would require you to crosscompile a lot of 
> stuff to get it running, not worth the hassle. I would recommend more 
> compatible solutions like the mentioned VIA boards. For a freelance 
> project I had several embedded computers here. A Via system which was 
> smaller than Shuttles, passive cooled with 500mhz. It could include a 
> hdd but I ran it from CF card. But my favorite was a smaller system of 
> the size of 3 CDs stack, 166 Mhz with 128mb and driven by a CF card. It 
> even has audio in and out but I dont had the chance to check it out 
> because I have to ship it to the customer soon. Later I can send some 
> links but I am in a hurry now...

There is a version on PD for ARM that uses integer maths:

http://gige.xdv.org/pda/

There is a gumstix port on the web page!

Should be able to knock up some kind of recorder and synth with it.

> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Malte