[LAU] Linux Based Guitar fx / midi controller

[Grammostola Rosea]

Nathanael Anderson wrote:
> I've seen talk on the list before of people throwing around the idea 
> of a linux based guitar, but haven't heard mention of a linux based 
> stompbox controller.
>
> I just ordered what I think will make the perfect stompbox case from 
> http://www.surplussales.com/Cab-RacksHardware/encl_2.html, they have a 
> 12" x 24" keyboard enclosure with a slant on it, which is very similar 
> to the shape of a standard fully featured fx petal. my plans are to 
> put a x86 based board in it that'll easily handle jack, rakarrak, 
> sooperlooper, and some ladspa effects. build midi in/through/out ports 
> in to it and a 16 char lcd, some stompbox functions that'll be mapped 
> to midi commands. i'll probably build a 15" lcd into a portable case I 
> have so I can track loop status of sooperloop easily, maybe even go 
> with a touchscreen. I also use a roland gr-20 guitar synth, which is 
> midi equiped. Just throwing this out for feedback for now, I hope to 
> hear of some other people that have done similar things.
>
Is this a similar project? http://linuxmusicians.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=436