>i would like to have a midi api that is cross >platform and that makes good timing possible. also >synchronisation of audio and midi should be possible. >i don't think the serial interface suffices for this. and >i don't like a /dev/sequencer approach to timing.
it would appear that you don't know anything about ALSA at this point in time. ALSA has support for almost everything you've mentioned, limited only by h/w manufacturer's willingness to share their h/w specs with us. --p
