Ralf, a quick added comment here. You're not the only one who would like jitter free midi, with sample accuracy.
And in the last 18 months i've had quite a few "who cares" emails from those who can't or won't see the advantage of this, for at least some linux audio users. It's the same with workflow, and building apps that utilise keystrokes in great workflow in a complete string from A to B. Some devs and users get it, some don't. (And recently i started working with a dev who DOES get it, and has enjoyed the fruits of his labours, when he's seen and used the end result of all his hard work, and.....trust in the generic user workflow picture presented to him.) Quentin, completely agree with you from a full time user's perspective, with the notion of a "professional", and the tools used for the end result not mattering to customers. The most obvious example of this is the perennial "Are you going to use Pro Tools to record my album, because it's the industry standard?" :) Ralf, we're unlikely to get a sudden swell of linux support from additional HW manufacturers, until they can clearly see the potential for profit in return for their efforts. All the more reason to support those that don't suffer from paranoia, cowardice, and fear of having their 'secrets' discovered. We'll need a lot more users in the linux audio world, pushing a sustained groundswell of pressure on the manufacturers, and the manufacturers will need to see a lot more users clamouring for their kit, before they get their linux feet wet. Chicken and Egg. And a clear picture of just how many clever people we have in the linux community, that despite a profit driven reluctance by some, we still have many modules, drivers, and tools to use, through reverse engineering. Talented stuff. I refute the idea that midi jitter makes work more 'natural'. That's just nonsense. The composer decides where he wants natural or not, and not at the whim of an inaccurate device. Try a succession of bank and programme changes in rapid string or woodwind phrases, and understand that "quaint" isn't always good. Once again, i most respectfully ask devs to consider adding sample accurate jackmidi to their apps. Accurate midi IS important for some, and contrary to what seems a popular view, there ARE those who make a living using midi as part of the composition/performance/production process. Having an accurate foundation from which to work means the composer can rely on the effect he or she intends, when adding a degree of..."reality". For those of us who are out in the trenches, trying to present linux audio as the viable option we think it is for new users, this question comes up on a regular basis. "Is the midi in linux consistently reliable?" (With variations on the same theme.) Alex. -- www.openoctave.org [email protected] [email protected] _______________________________________________ 64studio-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.64studio.com/mailman/listinfo/64studio-users
