[linux-audio-announce] linux.conf.au Audio Miniconf

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Linux Audio Miniconf at linux.conf.au (LCA2005) April 2005, Canberra, Australia http://www.metadecks.org/events/lca2005/ This mini-conference is part of linux.conf.au (LCA2005), Australia's national Linux conference. Participants of this mini-conference must register for LCA2005; the conference web site is http://linux.conf.au/ The Audio Miniconf comprises technical sessions during the day, and an opportunity for jamming and musical demonstrations in the evening at a local pub. This call for participation is for the technical sessions. Suggested topic areas include: * Linux for Digital Audio Workstations and musical instruments * low latency and reliable audio in the Linux kernel and userspace * systems for connecting music, processing and control hardware * core Linux audio subsystems: Jack, ALSA, LADSPA, etc. * software synthesis and sequencing applications * recording, editing and mastering applications * audio file formats and codecs * streaming and network services for audio * telephony and speech technologies * usability of music and audio applications Presentations must relate to Free and Open Source software and/or open standards. The suggested duration of sessions is 60 minutes; this may be varied according to the needs of each topic. If you would like to present a technical session, please mail a brief abstract (100-300 words) to audioconf-cfp(a)metadecks.org by February 20 2005. This mini-conference is being arranged by Conrad Parker (Sweep project) and Erik de Castro Lopo (libsndfile, Secret Rabbit Code), with venue and other logistics provided by the organisers of LCA2005. Conrad.