[LAU] Jack frequently crashes when running LinuxSampler + Qsynth

[Guru Prasad B. R.]

Jonathan E. Brickman wrote:
>
> 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....

> 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...

> But I have never 
> had strong reliability with LinuxSampler, it tends to crash (not the 
> machine, just the app) when closing, and takes an attempt or two to 
> reopen when it does.  I like my 800MB Yamaha piano sample too, but 
> ghostess + fluidsynth-dssi gives me an SF2 Steinway which is very good 
> indeed, and I like Steinway tone better.  I did play a real Bosendorfer 
> once...heavenly...
>
> J.E.B.
>   
:)
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. 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

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Guru Prasad B.R.
Centre for Ecological Sciences 
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore - 560 012
India
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