AW: [Jsynthlib-devel] Switch to JTree for the device list?

[Joachim B. <jba...@pi...>]

> However, it would be even nicer if we could start classifying the=20
> devices as, say, synthesizer, drum machine, foot controller,=20
> etc.

I think that's a very good idea.

Hmm, should the classification be done via the Device class
using a new field "classification" or "type" as String?

Should constants be used for the classifcations?

Else it may be that one developer classifies
the driver as being a "synthesizer" and another as "synthesiser" (Great =
britain).

Ok, this can also happen with the manufacturers (e.g. "Sequencital =
Circuits" vs. "Sequential"
vs. "SCI") so I don't know if that's a good argument and if constants =
are really necessary.

Ok, I state an example here how I understood it:

Default tree uses manufactures, e.g.:

Behringer
-> FCB-1010
Quasimidi
-> Quasar
Roland
-> JV-80
-> JV-1080

And a possibility is offered (via button or so) to
order it by a classification, e.g.:

MIDI Controller
-> Behringer FCB-1010
Synthesizer
-> Quasimidi Quasar
-> Roland JV-80
-> Roland JV-1080

Right?

Regards,
Joachim Backhaus