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[Jussi Schultink]

Hi,

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:54 PM, Nick Fellows <nick.fellows at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would also like to see other types of devices included
> such as things like this ...
>
> http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/ProKeysSono88.html
>
> or midi control surfaces.
>
> I really think this is a good idea and I see no reason not to add
categories to the hardware list.


> that sort of thing?
>
> On another note - Rosegarden includes patches for instruments such as
> the RM1x (I submitted the original patch for this instrument)
> It would be useful if this kind of thing was included too
>

Im not sure how this could work, but maybe its a good idea. Maybe let this
idea lie on the list a little longer and see if someone has a good thought
on how to do this. One way could be linking to a PPA with such items in it,
or something of a similar nature?

>
> Cheers
>
> Nick ...
>

Jussi

>
>
> On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Jussi Schultink <jussi01 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi there,
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Ricardo Lameiro <
> ricardolameiro at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Sorry, but i think that nick had a great Idea.
> >>
> >> Jussi, we should not duplicate, but better make a specialized one.
> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport In here, I just searched for
> edirol
> >> audio boards and only are there 2. the ua-4fx now works with advanced
> mode
> >> (i myself tested the patch before going to the alsa drivers at kernel)
> and i
> >> use an FA-101 (firewire device) that uses FFADO drivers + JACK and it
> works.
> >> So that list is outdated and is not aimed at PRO hardware or specific
> >> solutions. One of the 2, either we make our own list or we try to update
> the
> >> hardware list at ubuntu.
> >
> > Yes, it is under populated, but why should we then make a new list?
> > this is on a wiki, we can edit it and make it better, lets use the
> resource,
> > add links to our ubuntu studio pages to it and generally make it better.
> >
> >>
> >> I think we should make one in the ubuntu webpage, so if anyone wanting
> >> audio has a link at the ubuntustudio webpage and follow it. the 2 can be
> >> complementing pages. Maybe our list could be a test case. Each one puts
> its
> >> hardware and some caracteristics. (jack,also support, latency, mixer,
> >> etc...) I will contribute with my hardware.
> >>
> > I dont think its necessary to make something new. lets engage with
> whoever
> > is maintaining the current pages, (ubuntu docs team?) or if unmaintained,
> > lets just whack them into shape. As I said before, its a wiki, we can all
> > edit it.
> > Cheers,
> > Jussi.
> >
> >> 2010/2/4 Jussi Schultink <jussi01 at gmail.com>
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Nick Fellows <nick.fellows at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Ubuntu Studio is a great platform for Audio and Multimedia tasks, I
> use
> >>>> it for
> >>>> writing / composing music.
> >>>>
> >>>> I've been using Linux for quite some time and welcome the distro as it
> >>>> provides a good consolidated platform for my needs.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have a suggestion  - Maybe the Ubuntu Studio website could house a
> >>>> hardware compatibility list .
> >>>> It would be great if it could focus on Audio hardware and include
> >>>> studio equipment.
> >>>
> >>> This kind of List already exists in a generic ubuntu sense
> >>> (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport), and there are specific
> sections
> >>> for audio hardware.
> >>> I don't think we want to duplicate this, IMHO.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Audio hardware is difficult to select when building a linux based
> >>>> studio setup as there are still a
> >>>> manufacturers out there not providing drivers or adhering to USB Audio
> >>>> standards.
> >>>>
> >>>> Perhaps this could be made possible by community contributions?
> >>>>
> >>>> What do people think about this as an idea for discussion ?
> >>>>
> >>>> Kind Regards
> >>>>
> >>>> Nick ...
> >>>
> >>> Cheers
> >>> Jussi.
> >>>>
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> >>
> >>
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