Hi Joao, Bit late in on this one but hope you don't mind a delayed response.
I recently gave up my x61s, been fixing-up the main one with 2 spares for last couple of years but thought 'it's time'. Bought a 2nd-hand x230 i5 with ips screen, stuffed it with 16gb ram and an ssd - it's great (the dreaded mid-gig reboot takes about 5s). Also bought a Startek expresscard to cardbus adaptor so still making use of the RME mk1 Multiface. The adaptor and rme pcmcia card (always the soundcards weak link) sticks out of the side a lot, but my mobile phone (in its case) fits neatly underneath and supports them fine. Regards, Julian On 25 March 2017 at 18:37, baptiste chatel <baptiste.cha...@gmail.com> wrote: > 99% supported. The 1% left is that with linux, afaik, you can't access the > web gui without using an ethernet cable, which is not the case with windows > (the usb cable is enough). So if you can live with plugging 2 cables > instead of one, it's ok. I didin't investigated further to see if there is > a workaround. > > 2017-03-25 1:34 GMT+01:00 Jaime Oliver La Rosa <jaime.oliv...@gmail.com>: > >> So you're saying the MOTU Ultralite AVB is fully supported in Linux? >> >> J >> >> On 03/23/2017 03:57 PM, Baptiste Chatel wrote: >> >> Oh, did i say the interface was a web gui ? OS-agnostic ? >> >> Le 23 mars 2017 21:18:33 GMT+01:00, Baptiste Chatel >> <baptiste.cha...@gmail.com> <baptiste.cha...@gmail.com> a écrit : >>> >>> I bought a MOTU Ultralite AVB with my Asus n550jv with a double boot >>> W10/ubuntu. The ultralite avb is awesome. USB2, Class-compliant, adat i/o, >>> internal mixer, EQ, gates, compressors, aux, routing, presets everywhere. >>> Audio over IP if you're keen to in motu's avb stuff and/or newer macs. Oh, >>> and the whole interface is osc-controllable. I love it. >>> >>> Le 23 mars 2017 17:45:20 GMT+01:00, Dan Wilcox <danomat...@gmail.com> >>> <danomat...@gmail.com> a écrit : >>>> >>>> If I were in your situation, I’d stick with a Thinkpad. They are >>>> expensive, but IMHO worth the price as they are rugged, reliable, and >>>> repairable. In general, Linux distress run well on their hardware. Another >>>> good option is a Panasonic Toughbook which are admittedly bulkier and >>>> expensive but you can get one with a built-in handle so you look like you >>>> work for the CIA/NSA and use it as a blunt-force protection device (I’m >>>> sure Katja knows). >>>> >>>> Examples of both can be found used with decent prices (US vendor, but >>>> gives you an idea of institutional refurbished market): >>>> >>>> * Newegg refurbished Lenovo Thinkpad >>>> <https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=lenovo%20thinkpad&Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=50010418%204016> >>>> * Newegg refurbished Panasonic Toughbook >>>> <https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=panasonic+toughbook&N=4016&isNodeId=1> >>>> >>>> As for audio interfaces, I agree with those that say stick with a >>>> USB-compliant device. I am still using aRoland UA-25 which is from >>>> mid-2000s and is USB 1.0 compliant. It works full stereo duplex with >>>> everything, included iOS, without drivers etc. In fact, I bought a UA-25ex >>>> used for $100 as a backup a coulee years ago. >>>> >>>> Fancy stuff like MOTUs are really *nice* but far too reliant on >>>> proprietary drivers. I believe USB 2.0 should have enough bandwidth for 8 >>>> channel output. Unlike Firewire, we can be pretty sure USB will be >>>> supported for the foreseeable future, albeit through probably 10 different >>>> dongles/adapters. Plus, you’ll know if you want to work with other Ohs in >>>> the future, the device will probably keep working. >>>> >>>> On Mar 23, 2017, at 2:24 AM, pd-list-requ...@lists.iem.at wrote: >>>> >>>> *From: *João Pais <jmmmp...@gmail.com> >>>> *Subject: **[PD] Laptop + interface suggestion* >>>> *Date: *March 23, 2017 at 1:51:36 AM MDT >>>> *To: *pd-l...@mail.iem.at >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear list, >>>> >>>> I'm looking to buy new laptop and a matching audio interface for daily >>>> use + audio performance/programming (not video). I would be interested to >>>> know what are the current trends nowadays, and what experiences you have. >>>> >>>> My current setup is: >>>> - windows 10 (won't change) >>>> - Lenovo X61s (I'm a bit of a fanboy for ibm/lenovo) >>>> - RME multiface (still with pcmcia card) >>>> >>>> I would be looking for a similar setup: >>>> - a robust laptop where to run w10. The less weight the better, even if >>>> it sacrifices some performance. >>>> - which audio interfaces are used nowadays, compared with the >>>> multiface? E.g. with at least 8 analog outlets (I don't need that many >>>> inlets), and also a digital outlet. Also the less weight and size the >>>> better - a half-case size such as the multiface is quite convenient. >>>> - the computer will be used for day-to-day activities: office, notation >>>> (sibelius/finale), and Pd audio programming. No games or too taxing >>>> environments, so some features such as a high-power graphics card or the >>>> latest ssd disk should be necessary. >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Joao >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- >>>> Dan Wilcox >>>> @danomatika <http://twitter.com/danomatika> >>>> danomatika.com >>>> robotcowboy.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> _______________________________________________pd-l...@lists.iem.at mailing >> list >> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >> https://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Pd-list@lists.iem.at mailing list >> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> https://lists.puredata.info/li >> stinfo/pd-list >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Pd-list@lists.iem.at mailing list > UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> https://lists.puredata.info/ > listinfo/pd-list > >
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