Hello, I've been watching the mail on this list for some time. I've looked at as much documentation on the web as I can find. From alsa's web site to the linux audio developers web site. What I would like to know (or see in a FAQ or HOWTO) is how to setup a linux pro audio system. With different levels of price/performance issues. Things like: sound cards necessary external equipment (amplifiers/interfaces) speaker systems cpu cases with low sound midi interfaces usb interfaces dat interfaces I'm pretty savvy when it comes to computer hardware but the audio hardware is where I'm lacking knowledge. Currently I have a Korg Triton keyboard and a SoundBlaster Live! card. I'm looking at upgrading to a more professional quality setup to handle: multi-track recording/mastering realtime synthesis audio sound/music development/programming possibly portable (19" rack mounted stuff) for live performance I've seen discussions on Digital Audio cards like the RMU Hammerfall and Digi series and the MidiMan Delta series. Some have S/PDIF interfaces and other digital interfaces. What and how do connect to these? What equipment is necessary/recommended? How do you choose one card from the other? Is there a good web page to find this information? Should there be one? A nice page describing various setups for different levels of pro to semi-pro audio systems would be handy. What do you guys suggest? Thanks, Matt Gerassimoff