Re: [LAD] Potential MIDI headaches?

On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:39:59 +0000 Will J Godfrey <WillGodfrey(a)musically.me.uk> wrote: Following on, I think our biggest problem is going to be actually getting the data into a computer. I can't imagine a practical way either ALSA or JACK can be modified to accept it. OSC would only work if the data source was sending it, otherwise you'd still need a translation level within the machine (in which case you might as well work with the protocol directly). The big synth names are not likely to put any effort into OSC support, as they have already thrown their hats in for MIDI 2. I was actually surprised that the MMA managed to get both Apple and Microsoft on board. I've now watched that vid. a second time (very much recommend looking at it if you haven't already) and I'm even more impressed with the way they've designed the new extensions. Also, to some degree they've split the more 'engineering' aspects away from the more musician/performance focused ones. My guess is we've got about 2 years to get up to speed before source instruments become mainstream. Although I'd like to be involved myself, I really don't think I've the skills to add anything useful :( -- It wasn't me! (Well actually, it probably was) ... the hard part is not dodging what life throws at you, but trying to catch the good bits.