Re: First impressions - what's JACK?
> Thanks for explanation. Is it possible to configure JACK to start itself > automatically during boot? "System"-->"Preferences"-->"Sessions" (add start-up program) ...though I'm not sure about how you could get it to start in addition to loading at boot. -- 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
> > I'd like to record bass guitar, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, > electronic drumset, midi keyboard, vocals, occasional woodwind/brass > instruments. > > Are you going to play all these instruments yourself as separate > tracks, or will other people play them as you record? > > -=Sean Edwards=- Both. In some cases I'll play them myself, in other cases there will be 3 to 5 people playing together. -- 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 + Studio Monitors
> 1) Regarding the mixer, you've chosen a very good brand for it. Mackie > es definitely not the cheapest, but its the one I recommend to > everyone. they''ve got the most renowned built-in amps (very very > silent) and very good eq's (esp. parametric ones on bigger mixers). > The one you talk about is compact enough for home and has many uses, > but as a musician I can see one downside: it has no inserts! make sure > you wont be needing them, otherwise you'll find yourself re-routing > signals and wasting channels on your small mixer. the plus side is the > following size up mackie, the 1202 comes with them if needed. Hi John, Thank you for the response and feedback. Regarding mixer, I'd like one that has plenty of channels but I don't need too many. I'd like to have the slider-version of faders if possible. I don't really need a mixer with the "fx" features. I'm not sure if I'll need one with digital out - I'm guessing I do, even if it's an analog mixer, since I'll be recording onto my actual computer and mastering it there. How would either of these 2 mixers do in place of the previous one? A) Mackie DFX12 http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACDFX12 B) Yamaha MG124C http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMMG124C The Yamaha doesn't have the effects, which is nice, though I do like Mackie, yet that one has the effects. I couldn't find a "non-fx" version of the DFX12. I think that both of those have inserts. They also have the slider faders rather than dials/knobs for faders, which I like. > 2) Studio monitors are imporant too. You want to choose something > thats reliable that tells you the truth about whats sounding. But also > that would depend on what sort of music you're making (electronic, or > hiphop will be monitored differently from a pop/rock track). I'm > guessing you'll be recording, mixing, and mastering on the same > speakers so you probably want a very flat response from them. I use > the Yamaha HS-50s which are remarkably flat. > Best thing to do is go to music production shop, take a mix cd with > tracks you know very well and try 2 or 3 monitors you might want to > buy. I like that the HS-50s add up to less than the HS-80s ($400 versus $700 for two), though, is it possible to get a quality pair of studio monitors for even less than $400? On a microphone side-topic: I was originally considering the SM57, though have since considered condensors - looking at possibly getting either AT2020, Samson C01, or Samson C03. At the moment I'm leaning toward the AT2020. I'm not sure yet how many I'll need (for starting out with, at least). Thanks! 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: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
> Devices that work with ALSA: > Unfortunately, the ALSA developers do not have the resources to test > every device that appears on the market. Really, there are three ways > to check compatiblity: The ALSA site http://www.alsa-project.org ; > look into mailing list archives post a question to a list, news group, > or irc chat ; and lastly, buy something and see for yourself. I found this over on ALSA's site; http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Matrix:Main There are so many listed I wouldn't know which one to get. lol Any idea if there's an average turn-out on success/fail with ALSA-compatible devices tested strictly via the "buy something and see for yourself" approach? > Mixers: > I use the Alesis 1622 in my studio. I bought this new a very long > time ago. That's a pretty big mixer! I don't want a small mixer, though I don't want a really big mixer. ;) > I use the TOA live, because it is a rackmount 10 channel mixer and > takes up only 8 spaces in a rack. I found both modules, the D-4 and > D-4E, used on Craig's list for $50US. It was local so was able to I > try it out before buying it. That's a good idea - craigslist - I'll have to look there too. > You can usually find these Behringer devices on-line. I usually > purchase new from AmericanMusical.com, MusiciansFriend.com or > zZounds.com. I usually purchase used from Craig's list. When it > comes to used gear, I like to try before I buy. I've purchased through musiciansfriend.com before though recently discovered that zzounds.com is pretty good about competing with prices, or matches them. > combination with rack mounted synths, I mix then all in the 1622 and > record into the Mac with ecasound. Do you use Ubuntu Studio or just Mac? > Another way to reduce latency is to not run a GUI environment like X > Windows, and use a command-line utility for the project such as I like using cli though prefer gui w/ this kind of thing. :) > ecasound. Other ways to reduce latency are to get the hardware as > close to the CPU as possible which is why I sometimes use the PCI As close as possible? > Figure out what it is you want to do, research how to do it, and then > stay in your budget when making a purchase. For example, I don't know > for certain if a USB MIDI controller device, like one of the Behringer > B-Control devices, can control the volume of a audio track in > Rosegarden. I am not going to make a purchasing decision until I have > exhausted my research. I'd like to record bass guitar, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electronic drumset, midi keyboard, vocals, occasional woodwind/brass instruments. I've done some digging so far on the how-to... How would members of the Ubuntu Studio community suggest recording that? -- 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
> A&H are considered, by many in the pro sound world, as high end gear; > probably on the same shelf or next one up compared to Mackie or Yamaha. That's cool about A&H. :) > 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... :-( Yikes. Hopefully the "up-breaks" stop or turn into actual effective updates. -- 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.
> the 802 is an analog mixer so I'm not sure what you mean with this. > Please clarify. An analog mixer... is bad? Most digital mixers I've seen are extremely expensive. I'm guessing AD converting might come in handy for use with an analog mixer. I'm also considering another mixer... perhaps one of these: http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACDFX12 http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMMG124C I'll need a way to connect a board like that to the computer - and to know whether or not it'll work with Linux/64-bit. Though, some people have said go for a mixer like that and others have said don't get a mixer at all. > I love the 2020. I've had bad experiences with Samson in the past, but > I haven't tried their stuff lately. I'm almost positive I'll get the AT2020. Definitely 1... What would be the benefits to 2? How could I make the best out of just 1? http://www.zzounds.com/item--AUTAT2020 My computer will be a slight contradiction, gaming and music production... though I'm trying to make it work, might get external manual controls for the fans (to go on low) for when I produce music (or go on high for gaming). Since it's also for gaming, I've considered getting basic 5.1 speakers for that. I'll also have a headset for gaming though I don't want to use it all the time, the speakers would be nice. Unless just getting 2 monitor speakers (for music producing) could be used effective with the gaming when I don't feel like using headphones/headset? What speakers (monitors) are good, at a hopefully decent price, for use with recording stuff at home? Thanks, 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: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
> 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 Cool set-up. :) -- 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.
... > with a Samson C02 - the results are very much OK though they reveal > also, that the Samson is NOT HiFi - it emphasizes the higher spectrum so > the samples sound quite brilliant. The instruments whatsoever do not > really sound as the Samson picks them up: they sound much more mellow > and darker if you stand in front of them. > > So I guess: if you want a drum kit or an accoustic string instrument to > sound more brilliant then in the real, the Samson could be a clever > choice ;-) > > best regs > > HZN Do you (or does anyone else) know how the Samson C01 or C03 compare to the AT2020? One of my old teachers suggested either AT2020, Samson C01, or Samson C03, specifically, as affordable good quality mics. I'm curious how they are similar or different. Thanks! 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
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: 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: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
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? What would be a better alternative to USB? Some people have discouraged the use of firewire, though I'm not sure why. You mentioned RME, some others have too, what would be a particular model/item by RME that would be worth getting? You said RME PCI, is it just a sound card? Or is there an external device with it? 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
> 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! -- 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- > > What are your goals? what kind of product are you after? > > Matt Two primary objectives as far as music production goes: 1. Recording. 2. Composing. I would like to be able to record music, such as from my guitars (acoustic and electric), bass guitar, electronic drumset, and full-size MIDI keyboard. I'm thinking about getting a new keyboard, like a 2 octave one to put next to the computer keyboard, though for use primarily with composing. What could I get to successfully record those "rock band instruments"? I'm guessing microphones and a mixer, though am unsure what computer equipment I'll need - that is compatible with Linux. Side Note: Is there a 64-bit version of Ubuntu Studio? I'm aware of a 64-bit Ubuntu, though am unsure how Studio handles it. Thank you for any advice, especially on recording equipment that I could consider getting. I'd really like to have a better idea on all of this, and devices I can get on a "budget". We can say I have between $100 and $1,500 to put into this gear (excluding the actual cost of the (non-music-related) computer equipment). I know that's a large difference between low and high, though I'm hoping to keep it as low as possible without sacrificing quality. Thank you! Sean Darby > > Sean Darby wrote: > > That's an interesting mixer, I've never heard of "Allen and Heath". I'm > > looking for either Yamaha or Mackie, probably not Alesis. Hopefully > > there is a fairly small board with a good price tag, appropriate for a > > small home recording studio. I found a Yamaha for ~$100, though am > > willing to go a little higher if necessary, though would like to keep it > > pretty low (in the 100 range) if it is possible. > > > > 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? > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > On Thu, 2008-10-23 at 12:46 -0400, Karlheinz Noise wrote: > > > >>> What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to > >>> > >> use > >> > >>> with a make-shift/budget home recording studio? > >>> > >> One other option to consider: Many mixers nowadays have USB audio > >> built into them. Several of the Behringers do this, and there are a > >> couple of flavors of Alesis MultiMix mixers also. > >> > >> If you can up your budget a little bit, Allen and Heath have a nice > >> mixer for around $400 that has USB audio: > >> http://www.zzounds.com/item--AAHZED14 > >> > >> I do not own any of these however, and I can't tell you how easy these > >> are to set up under UbuStu. I know at least one person on this list > >> has one of the Alesis mixers - care to chime in? > >> > >> -Karlheinz -- 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
That's an interesting mixer, I've never heard of "Allen and Heath". I'm looking for either Yamaha or Mackie, probably not Alesis. Hopefully there is a fairly small board with a good price tag, appropriate for a small home recording studio. I found a Yamaha for ~$100, though am willing to go a little higher if necessary, though would like to keep it pretty low (in the 100 range) if it is possible. 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? Thanks! On Thu, 2008-10-23 at 12:46 -0400, Karlheinz Noise wrote: > > What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to > use > > with a make-shift/budget home recording studio? > > One other option to consider: Many mixers nowadays have USB audio > built into them. Several of the Behringers do this, and there are a > couple of flavors of Alesis MultiMix mixers also. > > If you can up your budget a little bit, Allen and Heath have a nice > mixer for around $400 that has USB audio: > http://www.zzounds.com/item--AAHZED14 > > I do not own any of these however, and I can't tell you how easy these > are to set up under UbuStu. I know at least one person on this list > has one of the Alesis mixers - care to chime in? > > -Karlheinz > _ > http://www.khznoise.net/karlheinz > _ > Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. > http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_102008 -- 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
That's an interesting combination of gear. I wasn't sure if this would be effective though maybe some others on this list might know: Audio device that includes internal sound card + external interface. Mixer/microphones. Hook up the mics, go into the mixer, hook the mixer into the external sound device, which hooks up to the (internal) sound card on the computer, load the music apps (like in ubustu or 64studio), and go at it. Is that an effective way to do it? On Wed, 2008-10-22 at 13:44 -0700, Sean Edwards wrote: > Here is my budget Digital Audio Studio: > > Piece-meal Desktop PC with the following: > > 19" Monitor - Intercepted en route to dumpster > 1.5Ghz AMD (Sempron?) processor and motherboard - Intercepted en route to > dumpster > Imbedded On-board AC'97 sound card > 2GB RAM - Intercepted en route to dumpster > Creative Labs USB Sound Blaster - New $65US > (3) PCI Sound Blaster (audio playback, midi in and midi out) - 5 for $10US > and $5US S+H on eBay > Behringer UCB102 Guitar to USB interface - New $35US > Behringer UA202 USB to line-in/line out - New $35US > Ubuntu Studio > > Mac desktop with the following: > > Mac G3 Blue and White - Intercepted en route to dumpster > 17" Monitor - Intercepted en route to dumpster > Mac USB Keyboard and Mouse - Intercepted en route to dumpster > 2GB RAM - Intercepted en route to dumpster > Debian Linux > > -=Sean Edwards=- > > > - From Original Message > From: Sean Darby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Selecting Hardware for Music Production > > What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to use > with a make-shift/budget home recording studio? > > 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: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
Addendum- I will also be using 5.1 speakers for general computer use (next year I'll get monitor speakers dedicated to music production). The motherboard I'm getting has 8 audio channels, which I believe will support the use of 5.1, though that's just hardware, I'm unaware of compatibility between devices and various operating systems, aka Studio. I don't think I'll need an extra sound card for the 5.1 speakers if I have something similar to the Emu 1616 and the integrated card on the mainboard, though thought I'd check in here just in case. Otherwise, the 5.1 speakers are generic use, a headset mostly for gaming, and a special internal sound card, external sound device, and mixer for the purpose of producing music. Thank you! On Wed, 2008-10-22 at 15:33 -0500, Sean Darby wrote: > I heard the Emu 1616M is a good choice, though it's also $450. It > includes an internal sound card for the computer and an external device > for connecting instruments/mics/etc. > > I'm also interested in getting a mixer to go along with this. > > As an alternative for an internal sound card, I came across this: > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001 > > ...though I am unaware of the value in that, and if I am getting a mixer > perhaps I should get something similar to the Emu 1616 regardless. > > Does anybody know if there is a more affordable alternative to the Emu > 1616M? > > Here's a Yamaha small mixer that might go well with my computer: > > http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMMG102C > > ...unless there are better alternatives? > > Here's the Emu 1616M: > > http://www.zzounds.com/item--EMU1616MPCI > > After I decide on computer hardware and mixer, I will get a mic, > possibly a Shure SM57... > > http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUSM57LC > > > Thank you in advance for any input. > > 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: Selecting Hardware for Music Production
I heard the Emu 1616M is a good choice, though it's also $450. It includes an internal sound card for the computer and an external device for connecting instruments/mics/etc. I'm also interested in getting a mixer to go along with this. As an alternative for an internal sound card, I came across this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001 ...though I am unaware of the value in that, and if I am getting a mixer perhaps I should get something similar to the Emu 1616 regardless. Does anybody know if there is a more affordable alternative to the Emu 1616M? Here's a Yamaha small mixer that might go well with my computer: http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMMG102C ...unless there are better alternatives? Here's the Emu 1616M: http://www.zzounds.com/item--EMU1616MPCI After I decide on computer hardware and mixer, I will get a mic, possibly a Shure SM57... http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUSM57LC Thank you in advance for any input. 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
Selecting Hardware for Music Production
Hello, I recently emailed this list regarding building my computer for "1/2 gaming" and "1/2 music production"... it fizzled out pretty quick, I am assuming due to the nature of some of the off-topic responses. In any case, I would like to give this another go only I will focus this subject specifically within the realm of what Studio users could (hopefully) help with. What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to use with a make-shift/budget home recording studio? 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
Update on Building My First Computer
know... but this is important. Illinois power is so horrible that it has damaged my rather expensive power amp to my stereo system. I won't be using it again until I replace the fuse, which won't be until I get a couple surge protectors and UPS-type items. I'll use a UPS on the computer set-up, though probably only a protector on the entertainment system. What could I get for both? "Bonus" questions: What are some AMD-based motherboards (supporting Phenom) that have the nvidia chipset? For 1 year from now, how could one use 3 monitors with an AMD motherboard and nvidia? Top brands for various kinds of coolers? Regarding monitors, is 8000:1 and 4000:1 stuff basically the quality of the contrast between brights and darks? Silly question... UPS... the U = uninterrupted, right? (I used to think it was "universal.") Do 5.1 headphones/headsets literally (physically) exist? (Bizarre!) Are 120mm fans less noisy and/or more effective than 80mm fans? What's the difference (or is one better) between (ASUS) 790FX and 790GX? Thank you everybody very much! On Sun, 2008-10-12 at 12:24 -0500, Sean Darby wrote: > Hello, > > I will soon be building my very first computer, am looking forward to > it, though am also curious about a few things pertaining to hardware > selection, compatibility, and quality of product. Before I insert the > details of various computer components I have been looking at (currently > with totals between about $1,300 and $1,600) I thought I would go ahead > and open up a discussion on the subject. > > The primary purpose of the new computer: > Music & Gaming. > > The secondary purpose: > TV/movies/multimedia. > > Regarding gaming: > I was invited to privately test a game that is in alpha/beta/etc. stages > of production and it requires more computer muscle than what I currently > have. I'm not much of a computer gamer, though this one is the > exception, it's a must have/must play (at least for me, personally). > > Regarding music: > I am a professional musician and require the ability to record out of my > music lesson studio. Any functions that would benefit my music > instruction would be great, too. I teach guitar, bass guitar, drumset, > and percussion. > > The tv, movies, and other multimedia functions should be pretty easy, > though I might need a few hardware components with special features if I > want to ever hook the computer up to a tv (or perhaps hdtv) in the > future. Some nice DVD rip/burn functions would be nice, though that can > probably work fine with the appropriate software. Those are only a > couple aspects of that purpose in the computer, otherwise I can simply > watch the tv shows and movies on my computer as I do now. > > For gaming, I am looking into a few obvious things - nice graphics/video > card for example, perhaps a "gaming pad" so I don't stress my normal > keyboard out. I've heard NVIDIA is crossplatform but ATI is not. > > For music, I am looking into similar - nice audio/sound card for > example, perhaps an external sound module to bridge the sound card to > any additional external components (boards or instruments). I've heard > mixed opinions on Sound Blaster, and am unfamiliar with other options. > > For tv/etc., I'm guessing I'll need s-video capability, though am not > sure what else. > > The game will be running on Windows Vista, everything else will be > Linux/Unix (specifically Ubuntu Studio, OpenBSD, and a "floating" 3rd > *nix (partition reserved for different distros/flavors/etc.). > > The short-term goal is to have a computer immediately ready for gaming > that also includes the basic components for producing music. > > The long-term goal is to maintain the gaming component requirements but > mostly to add to the music producing aspect of the computer. I hope to > eventually have a true home studio for use with teaching music lessons, > composing music, and especially recording music. > > I am also going for a 64-bit, quad core. I have details available of > what I've looked at so far but thought I'd introduce this subject and > ask a question first. > > Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations on computer > components that would work with the above? > > Thank you! > > Sean > > > > > -- 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: Building a Computer
Hi Karoliina, I'm not up to par with TV technology, since I only really watch DVDs on my own TV and entertainment center. I will be using my new computer for that purpose as well as gaming and music. At present I only watch TV shows (not movies as much) on the computer. So that DVI, HDMI, HD-etc. stuff - I have to get more familiar with all of it. Though, I will most likely be more particular with that when I buy my next TV, rather than with building the computer. Thank you for the input. On Mon, 2008-10-13 at 11:20 +0300, Karoliina Salminen wrote: > > For TV/Movies, you cannot beat the tv output quality from a matrox card, > > although their output support is s-video/composite. > > I would like to have this clarified: You mean obviously with TV-output > here analog tube-TV? > Rather than today's flat panels which have HDMI and which get 100% perfect > output from nVidia? > > We have nVidia in our home theater PC (which is running Ubuntu) and it > is connected with HDMI to the HD-video projector. > Another video source is Playstation 3, which surprise surprise, > outputs its picture digitally through HDMI. > The picture is perfect obviously because it is digital and every pixel > gets displayed as it should (from both the computer and PS3). > > Is someone still using displays without HDMI these days? If I go to a > shop and look around TV-models, I can hardly find > any model which would not have HDMI. So at least in my vocabuary at > least, TV output = DVI = HDMI. And Matrox has > no use for this purpose. Who wants to use component video these days. > It hurts my eyes if I look picture from my > old DVD-player with component video. > > Best Regards, > Karoliina > -- 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: Building a Computer
Hi Davide, Thank you for the suggestions. I've recently noticed more people recommending ATI and Intel - specifically of the *nix community - where originally I was hearing more of a mix of Intel and AMD and mostly NVIDIA... It looks like it's all pretty close in price (an AMD and Intel (both quads) of similar specs are only about $5 apart). I'm guessing either Intel or AMD motherboards will work fine with Linux and Unix. However, I am concerned about which GPU will work better. Thanks again for the input. On Mon, 2008-10-13 at 11:37 +0200, Davide Tullio wrote: > Hi Sean, > i advise you the VGA that now has the best price/performance ratio > that is ATI RADEON 4850, you can verify it seeing on-line benchmark. > For the CPU you could use INTEL's new models with 45nm technology (i > have INTEL 8200), while for music i have the sound card M-audio that > works really well with UBUNTU STUDIO. > > Best regards. > -- 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
Building a Computer
Hello, I will soon be building my very first computer, am looking forward to it, though am also curious about a few things pertaining to hardware selection, compatibility, and quality of product. Before I insert the details of various computer components I have been looking at (currently with totals between about $1,300 and $1,600) I thought I would go ahead and open up a discussion on the subject. The primary purpose of the new computer: Music & Gaming. The secondary purpose: TV/movies/multimedia. Regarding gaming: I was invited to privately test a game that is in alpha/beta/etc. stages of production and it requires more computer muscle than what I currently have. I'm not much of a computer gamer, though this one is the exception, it's a must have/must play (at least for me, personally). Regarding music: I am a professional musician and require the ability to record out of my music lesson studio. Any functions that would benefit my music instruction would be great, too. I teach guitar, bass guitar, drumset, and percussion. The tv, movies, and other multimedia functions should be pretty easy, though I might need a few hardware components with special features if I want to ever hook the computer up to a tv (or perhaps hdtv) in the future. Some nice DVD rip/burn functions would be nice, though that can probably work fine with the appropriate software. Those are only a couple aspects of that purpose in the computer, otherwise I can simply watch the tv shows and movies on my computer as I do now. For gaming, I am looking into a few obvious things - nice graphics/video card for example, perhaps a "gaming pad" so I don't stress my normal keyboard out. I've heard NVIDIA is crossplatform but ATI is not. For music, I am looking into similar - nice audio/sound card for example, perhaps an external sound module to bridge the sound card to any additional external components (boards or instruments). I've heard mixed opinions on Sound Blaster, and am unfamiliar with other options. For tv/etc., I'm guessing I'll need s-video capability, though am not sure what else. The game will be running on Windows Vista, everything else will be Linux/Unix (specifically Ubuntu Studio, OpenBSD, and a "floating" 3rd *nix (partition reserved for different distros/flavors/etc.). The short-term goal is to have a computer immediately ready for gaming that also includes the basic components for producing music. The long-term goal is to maintain the gaming component requirements but mostly to add to the music producing aspect of the computer. I hope to eventually have a true home studio for use with teaching music lessons, composing music, and especially recording music. I am also going for a 64-bit, quad core. I have details available of what I've looked at so far but thought I'd introduce this subject and ask a question first. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations on computer components that would work with the above? Thank you! Sean -- 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: OT: How to split the ubuntu-studio iso file
To the original individual with the questions:
The "split" command will do it, if you are able to access the file on a
*nix system and if you are simply needing to transfer it over from one
computer to another.
You could also try installing a small *nix set-up on your flash drive
for transferring files over from one computer to another.
If that doesn't work, the "split" command might still come in handy at
some point down the road.
You'd like to split an iso file:
file.iso = 1.1GB
You can split it into multiple smaller files:
split -b 680m file.iso
(You can use an amount other than 680.)
(The "-b" = "bytes" (size) of each split file.)
(k for KB, m for MB, etc... k, m, g, t, p, e, z, y.)
The output files:
xaa xab xac (etc.)
(You might want to rename those to something like "xaa_filename"
"xab_filename" etc., though that may not be necessary if this is the
only file you're splitting.)
Later, after transferring the files from one computer to another:
cat xaa xab xac > file.iso
or:
cat xa* > file.iso
This will put it back into the original state.
It can help when using a flash drive, though you might have to make
multiple file transfers to and from the different mediums. In any case,
that's split and cat.
More below...
> |>> That's just what I wanted. But how? I can't install any software on the
> |> pc...
If you can put something like DSL (Damn Small Linux) on the flash drive,
or something smaller (even DSL is starting to get "fat") - perhaps a
Unix system instead - you might be able to pull it off.
Several systems can be installed with just the "base" applications. If
you exclude X apps (for GUI) you'll save a ton of space right away.
> | I'll be using a public Window$ XP SP1 PC, with hardly any privileges.
When you get to the public Windows-based computer, you turn it off,
insert the flash drive, turn the computer on and hit the proper key to
select boot options (F2, F8, F12, etc.). It usually tells you early in
the boot process which key does it. It will usually - even on
restrictive computers - let you boot into the other system then.
Once you have booted into another OS, you have complete control.
If you can manage, you might consider getting a larger flash drive to
allow for ease in this whole process.
> | I'm looking around, it seems to be possible. But it needs to be
> |> portable, (on my flash drive {no privileges}) so it's kinda hard. Maybe
> |> impossible. I was just hoping someone else had done this.
I visited a university out of town a while back, got onto a computer at
their library (it had a lot of restrictions), booted into my
OpenBSD/Unix flash drive (USB), I think it was a 2 GB stick, and did my
work on there - including internet.
> |>> The problem is, I have dialup. So I need to go to our library and
> |>> download it on my 1gb flash drive. But it's too big.
Yeah, a larger flash drive would help a lot. They've come down in price.
In a case like this having 1 flash drive with a lot more space on it is
more appropriate than several smaller flash drives.
Best of luck,
Sean
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