MNO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Now, the 4x4 is on the hardware list, and there it says that it is > supported, but in a discussion on the another list I came to the > conclusion that the 4x4 needs to load firmware.
Yes, the Midisport 4x4 needs firmware. You can get the complete package with installer at http://usb-midi-fw.sourceforge.net/ If you have a recent Kernel with udev get the 1.2 package. > Now i wonder how ALSA can say that it is GNU and it supports the 4x4 > if the 4x4 needs firmware that is not distributed with the ALSA > package. Because the firmware is copyrighted by Midiman/M-Audio under terms which don't allow to distribute them with ALSA. ALSA *does* support this device as the complete device is plain hardware *plus* firmware. > Is this firmware essential? Or is there a way to get things working > without the need of 'loading firmware' to the box? Yes, the Firmware is essential. For your appeasement, I own an M-Audio Keystation (has an integrated Midisport 1x1) which needs this firmaware too and it works like charm. (Though with recent Kernel/udev there seem to be some problems with coldplugging, so currently my device has to be switched off and on again to be recognized if I had booted with device on) Matthias All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list Alsa-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
