Start 2 functions of apps at same point of time

[Dennis Neumeier]

Hi Rolf,

> 
> Stuff like this is one of the reasons Jack (the sound server) was
> intended for :-)
> In Ardour set yor sync to "Jack" in the symbol bar and klick the "Time
> Master" knob. Then Hydrogen will automagically pick up the tempo you
> have set in Ardour and start synchronically. Make sure, that Hydrogen is
> in "Song" mode. Otherwise it will only playback the currently selected
> pattern over and over again. You can also start/stop with the hydrogen
> knobs, then Ardour will start synchronically.

Thanks - this perfectly works :)
 
> BTW: Most of the other applications can use Jack for synchronizing time.
> I often use Muse to play Midifiles, Hydrogen for Drums and Ardour for my
> audio recordings and everthing is perfectly in time.

Midi is the next step, but I will write this in a second thread. 

> What I like most about this setup is, that you can route all your
> instruments (yes, every single Drumsound from Hydrogen) through
> Busses(!!!!! not Tracks!!!!!) in Ardour and use the effects and mixer
> section of Ardour for the complete mix.

Ah, that thing with busses and tracks... I have to read once more what's the 
difference.

Anyhow: Big thanks!!!

Dennis