Hello all, my name's Alex Stone, and Benno From Linuxsampler pointed me in this direction to see what you guys who build stuff are up to. Frankly I've been amazed at the talent on display to use a phrase. Linux audio has come a long way since i last peeked in some 8 or 10 years ago. I'm currrently usiing a programme called Reaper, in wine in Linux, but i am keen to see a complete native solution come to maturity. I've had the privilege of communicating with some of you already, and as my linux journey is a recent one, i've been assisted, and encouraged by some great fellas, who know their stuff. Anyway, the introductions are done, and handshakes are made. I hope i can contribute something here from a user's perspective, and as someone fairly well versed in using audio and production programmes on the 'other side of the fence'. I've finally seen the light, and gained my freedom. As a former orchestral player, i'm more inclined to use programmes from a classical composer's perspective. and as some of you know already, i've tried to convey what it's like to write classical music with a computer, and the challenges that go with that, the biggest of all usually being the number of audio or midi ports available, and the capability possible for using a large number of instruments, often with several for one section with variations in articulation. My respects and thanks to those who have helped and encouraged so far, and i hope i can give something back as my knowledge continues to grow.. Alex Stone.