Re: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
However, I do not know if this device works with Linux/Alsa. Do you know which devices (PCI or external) do work with Linux/ALSA, or Ubuntu Studio in general (64-bit version if Studio has a 64-bit version)? In addition to my multiple PCI cards and USB interfaces, I have an Alesis 1622 mixer, and a TOA 10 channel rack mounted mixer. What do you use the 2 mixers for? More channels or are they somehow connected to each other for another (additional) function? I can then mix, eq, and record my outboard synths, drum machine, and bass in one shot with a mixer output going into a Behringer UA202. What is the UA202? I couldn't find it from a search. I'm guessing I'll need to do a raw recording of the separate instruments into one program and do my editing in another program? (I'd like to learn how to use all the Ubuntu Studio audio programs, I'm still relatively new to ubustu.) Do you know of a good Yamaha or Mackie mixer that is around the $100 range or would you advise getting something in a higher price range? Do you know of any less expensive alternatives to the E-MU 1616M? Thank you! -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Ubuntu-Studio-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 42
On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 07:12:29AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for how it or any other hardware may work with UbuStu, can't say. So far my time spent in UbuStu has had nothing to do with sound and all to do with figuring out what broke after every update... :-( Just a thought, but if you can, you might give some thought for separating the music production workstation from everyday desktop use. Install, and pull the network plug. Keeping it out from network pretty much keeps it from being vulnerable to the cruel surrounding world. No need for updates -- no breakage. If you have a spare machine for desktop use, that is. -- Jaska -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Ubuntu-Studio-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 42
Eh, I guess if you have hardware that has lots of tough to install drivers. My Dell D510 has been cool after all updates so far. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jaska said: Just a thought, but if you can, you might give some thought for separating the music production workstation from everyday desktop use. Install, and pull the network plug. Keeping it out from network pretty much keeps it from being vulnerable to the cruel surrounding world. No need for updates -- no breakage. If you have a spare machine for desktop use, that is. Yes, this is a great idea and my plan is to do just that. But, the network (wireless is my current sticking point, though previously it was the nvidia stuff) is handy when adding packages initially and when adding things in the future...sneakernet is so old school. ;-) Mac mail2web.com – Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
Sean Darby wrote: However, I do not know if this device works with Linux/Alsa. Do you know which devices (PCI or external) do work with Linux/ALSA, or Ubuntu Studio in general (64-bit version if Studio has a 64-bit version)? There is a list of devices on the alsa website. In addition to my multiple PCI cards and USB interfaces, I have an Alesis 1622 mixer, and a TOA 10 channel rack mounted mixer. What do you use the 2 mixers for? More channels or are they somehow connected to each other for another (additional) function? I can then mix, eq, and record my outboard synths, drum machine, and bass in one shot with a mixer output going into a Behringer UA202. What is the UA202? I couldn't find it from a search. I'm guessing I'll need to do a raw recording of the separate instruments into one program and do my editing in another program? (I'd like to learn how to use all the Ubuntu Studio audio programs, I'm still relatively new to ubustu.) Do you know of a good Yamaha or Mackie mixer that is around the $100 I would be very careful about buying inexpensive mixers. The sacrifice is often made in Mic Pres and as my goof friend in NYC told me after doing a session for David Sanborn, your recording sounds is all in the pres. range or would you advise getting something in a higher price range? Do you know of any less expensive alternatives to the E-MU 1616M? Thank you! -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
Sean Darby wrote: Hi Matt, I know you were addressing your message (below) to the other Sean, though I am curious about some of the things you mentioned. Do you know what equipment definitely does work with Ubuntu Studio? Or is there a website that lists what does work? Does USB normally present latency issues with audio/alsa? Hi! It has been my experience, using a M-Audio MobilePre and an Event EZBus that there are latency problems with USB audio drivers for Linux. (Xruns at low latency) What would be a better alternative to USB? PCI seems to be the most solid most of the time. M-Audio and RME are the most well supported, but EMU is right behind I believe. Some people have discouraged the use of firewire, though I'm not sure why. Firewire audio drivers are not well developed and the hardware manufactures have not been forthcoming with assistance. You mentioned RME, some others have too, what would be a particular model/item by RME that would be worth getting? The best IMHO is the RME Hammerfall series. The 9652 is pretty great and really well supported in Linux by the manufacturer. An RME card with an Apogee clock and A/D with a True Systems Mic pre is a pretty common find in a studio these days. You said RME PCI, is it just a sound card? Or is there an external device with it? There are RME interfaces with Breakout boxes and without. The Multiface and DIGIface are good as well as the hammerfall PCI stuff. Thank you! On Thu, 2008-10-23 at 18:47 -0400, Matthew Polashek wrote: Hi Sean- I bought a Multimix 8 for a friend of mine and it works fine. The pre's are a little crisp, but it's not terrible. I can do a test tomorrow and see how it is with ubuntu studio and a Dell D510, but I have a strong feeling there will be latency issues as there normally are with USB audio and Alsa. I might suggest that you craigslist or ebay all your usb/pci/out stuff and get an RME pci with the resulting cash. Keep the 1622. Matt Sean Edwards wrote: zZounds has an Alesis MultiMix 8 USB mixer new for $159US, and factory re-sealed for $135US. http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALEMULTIMIX8USB However, I do not know if this device works with Linux/Alsa. In addition to my multiple PCI cards and USB interfaces, I have an Alesis 1622 mixer, and a TOA 10 channel rack mounted mixer. I can then mix, eq, and record my outboard synths, drum machine, and bass in one shot with a mixer output going into a Behringer UA202. If I want to record individual tracks simultaneously, I have 3 stereo/6 mono inputs with the pci sound cards, 2 USB inputs with the UA202, 1 stereo/2 mono inputs with the AC'97 (only if absolutely necessary), and the guitar USB interface with the Behringer UCG102. That's a total of 11 input channels. Once the project is captured in Rosegarden or ecasound, I can manipulate each track. However, I never record all 11 channels at the same time. -=Sean Edwards=- --- Does anybody know of a decent, probably small, Yamaha or Mackie mixer (that connects to computers) that is close to the $100 price tag? If there is a board that can either USB or firewire into the computer, then would I still need something like the EMU 1616M? Is there a less expensive variation of the EMU 1616M available? -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
Sean Darby wrote: There is only so much to say. Go Intel where you can. For sound, make sure it is supported by alsa and ffado. You should already have the links. What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to use with a make-shift/budget home recording studio? I am not much help here. I took the plunge and left the budget gear behind. I'm considering a budget of $100 to $1,500. I know that's a huge range low to high though I'm hoping to go as low as possible for good quality recording, yet I understand that in some cases I might just have to bite the bullet and get something that's more $$$. :-/ :-\ How do I know if the stuff supports alsa and ffado before I buy it? What links are you referring to that you said I should already have? Thank you! FYI, this is what I'm doing for a machine. Intel BOXDG45FC Mini ITX Intel Motherboard1291129 Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor 1691169 Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory 28.99257.98 SAMSUNG Slim 8X DVD±R DVD Burner Black EIDE/ATAPI Model SN-S082H 45.99145.99 StarTech PCI-Express 1x Left Slot Riser Card Model PCIE1RIS 16.99116.99 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 3.5 SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive 54.992109.98 Morex 7677 1U Mini-ITX Rackmount w/200W ATX Power Supply1 189.991189.99 CoolJag OAK-7 1U Server CPU Cooler - Socket 77532132 sub total750.93 -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Ubuntu-Studio-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 42
The PC I'm talking about is a Dell XPS with nvidia and intel 3954 wireless. It came from Dell with Ubuntu 8.0.4. All was fine until I started to add the UbuntuStudio packages, primarily -rt kernel. While there is lots of info on the web it is not necessarily current or comprehensive. Thus one source says you need to install the backpatch to the rt to get the wireless to work and another says 8.0.4 handles it. At this point I have kernels in /boot that I certainly don't want, probably don't need, and have little clue as to what they have munged into them. At this point I'm thinking of wiping the disk and starting from scratch with the dvd of UbuntuStudio. Mac Original Message: - From: Matthew Polashek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:05:45 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], ubuntu-studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Ubuntu-Studio-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 42 Eh, I guess if you have hardware that has lots of tough to install drivers. My Dell D510 has been cool after all updates so far. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jaska said: Just a thought, but if you can, you might give some thought for separating the music production workstation from everyday desktop use. Install, and pull the network plug. Keeping it out from network pretty much keeps it from being vulnerable to the cruel surrounding world. No need for updates -- no breakage. If you have a spare machine for desktop use, that is. Yes, this is a great idea and my plan is to do just that. But, the network (wireless is my current sticking point, though previously it was the nvidia stuff) is handy when adding packages initially and when adding things in the future...sneakernet is so old school. ;-) Mac mail2web.com Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Mackie 802-VLZ3 and comparing 3 mics.
Hello, Does anybody know how Ubuntu Studio (64-bit), 64 Studio, or Linux/Unix in general handles the Mackie 802-VLZ3 mixer? I believe someone on this list mentioned the AT2020. Does anybody know how these 3 mics compare? + Audio Technica AT2020 + Samson C01 + Samson C03 Thank you! Sean Darby -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: Mackie 802-VLZ3 and comparing 3 mics.
Sean Darby wrote: Hello, Does anybody know how Ubuntu Studio (64-bit), 64 Studio, or Linux/Unix in general handles the Mackie 802-VLZ3 mixer? the 802 is an analog mixer so I'm not sure what you mean with this. Please clarify. I believe someone on this list mentioned the AT2020. Does anybody know how these 3 mics compare? + Audio Technica AT2020 + Samson C01 + Samson C03 I love the 2020. I've had bad experiences with Samson in the past, but I haven't tried their stuff lately. Thank you! Sean Darby -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
