Re: [Linuxsampler-devel] [ot] Via C3

[Robert J. <rob...@da...>]

>
> I've been thinking about doing the same, although with Audiality and
> perhaps FluidSynth. What I'm after is basically a compact, modular
> and affordable solution that still gives me full control, including
> support for custom code.

The use case is actually very specific in our case. To build a sound module to 
connect to the brain of a digital drumkit. 
MiniBox+LS+Drumkit_from_hell is the most likely combination at the moment.
>
> Oh, and it would be cool if I can hook it up to the TV and use it as a
> gaming console as well. ;-)
:)

>
> > Though we where wondering how RT capable the platform was. If it's
> > a mini-itx board you are using I guess that it works :)
>
> There's no particular reason to suspect problems with the
> architecture, and I've seen reports of VIA Eden working well with
> RTAI...
Great.

> > What about the built-in soundcard, know anything about it?
>
> It's an AC'97 chip with 18 bit full duplex I/O, but I can't seem to
> find any detailed specs. Anyway, the actual quality depends a great
> deal on the analog cirquitry on the board, 

Yes, I think the sound quality would be good enough at the moment. I was more 
thinking in the lines of RT capabilities. I've heard discouraging stories of 
badly functioning ac97 cards/drivers with ALSA.

The problem with the mini-box solution is that there is no possibility of 
connecting any other soundcard, it won't fit in the box ;)

USB is a possibility, but I'd rather not go there... MIDI would have to be 
handled that way (I'm hoping the latency for that isn't too bad) it would not 
be good for lateny or reliability to connect audio there also...

> unless you use the digital 
> I/O and external converters.
Yes, that's true, a way out if the analog-outs suck. :)

/Robert