[LAU] Jack frequently crashes when running LinuxSampler + Qsynth

[Jonathan E. Brickman]

 >> I hear you, and you're right, I use Linux live and have had exactly the

 >> same thought. Behavior such as you're reporting, is why I won't use 
 >> Ubuntu and several other distros, including updated 64 Studio; I have 
 >> been where you are and won't go back :-). 

 > J.E.B, it's rather reassuring that I'm not the only guy on the planet 
 > using linux live. I was beginning to question my sanity lately....

 I questioned mine for quite a while :-)  I am going to also suggest that
we both try posting at the LinuxSampler forums.  Many LS folks seem to be
very results-oriented.

 >> If I were you, I would try 
 >> AVLinux, use its highly tweaked default kernel, and see how it works
for 
 >> you. 

 > Thanks! I'm now quite excited about AVlinux, downloading right away...

 I will be eager to hear results.  I also encourage you to set ALSA up
according to two patterns I recently learned right here; I have summarized
them here:

 http://linuxaudio.joshuacorps.org/index.php?entry=entry091019-191706 [1]

 I have found that better general stability is a result.  I am beginning
to be convinced, that relying on ALSA device numbers, is a very bad idea on
many levels.  And yet this is what every distro does right now. 
Hopefully a change can be motivated.

 > :)
 > The sample IS a Bosendorfer sample. I also have a Steinway SF2 (the
same 
 > sample, perhaps?), which used to sound good to my ears.... UNTIL I 
 > discovered the sound of the Bosendorfer. Compromising on the sound is 
 > something I am NOT willing to do. I'm a pro musician first, linux 
 > afficianado next. 

 Well said, Guru.  Given your words, I will probably just have to blow
the $ on the Bosendorfer (unless you found a free one?), because my
priorities are identical.

 > So if I can't get linuxsampler to be stable, then I'm 
 > switching to OSX and Logic Pro.
 > I'm looking forward to further suggestions on making jack (relatively) 
 > crash-proof. Meanwhile, I'm pinning my hopes on AVLinux... (and then 
 > Sabayon/UbuntuStudio-RT kernel... but I pray I never have to).
 > Cheers,
 > Guru

 We will see.  I will hopefully find myself motivated enough to go to the
LS forums in the next day or two :-)

 J.E.B.

 

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[1] http://linuxaudio.joshuacorps.org/index.php?entry=entry091019-191706
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