Previously: >That might seem expensive compared to the cost of the hardware, but >it's a complete system. Whether this is good value depends on how >much you value your time, because you could spend a couple of years >developing your own. Custom Pro Tools rigs can cost up to US$100,000.
I appreciate that it's trying to be a complete system, that's why I was interested in it! :-) So, are you saying this thing can compete with a $100,000 Alsihad rig? [Cleans coffee off of screen.] Let's get real here...! :-( You try to pitch it to a professional studio that way and you'll get laughed right out of town! <brag> OK, some context? I'm one of the organizers of Different Skies, an ambient and space music festival which involves both audio and video. Last September, we had 14 musicians and one artist dedicated to just video. I'm an ambient/space musician and video artist. I'm also a developer. (CoreAudio and ALSA drivers, VST, AU and LADSPA plugins, mod_perl and mySQL, etc.) I'm a unix and vms system administrator for a living, which is what lets me afford my toys... </brag> I actually HAVE developed my own rig. I don't care how good the X-76 is, there will still be a lot of customization required for each artist, especially with the current state of Linux audio and video. Not saying it won't happen, but it isn't ready for prime time yet, especially not at this price point... Reminds me of that old saying, "Linux is only free if your time isn't worth anything"... Sincerely, -Doug