Subject: [linux-audio-dev] Re: LinuxTag things to do:
From: Robert Schrem (robert.schrem_AT_WiredMinds.de)
Date: Wed Jan 31 2001 - 22:11:36 EET
>I can say by now that we _will_ participate there - I got the confirmation
>that we will be assigned a booth. However, its dimensions, geometry and
>other details are not yet known at this point.
Fine. I will be there too :)
>> - I could help out at your booth at some day's
>> - some PC's (no soo high performance, currently 2x400MHz
>> dual processor and 400MHz & 450 MHz singleprocessor
>> computers. Can get faster one's if neccessary :)
>> - RME DIGI 9652 and an old RME 32 with one ADAT I/O
>> - Monitors (17' and 21' tube and 15' LCD, others if
>> neccesary)
>> - An O2/R digital mixer (with one ADAT Interface (only))
>> - A Near Field monitoring system with subwoofer
>> - A DAT Recorder
>> - Mic's & Kables
>> - A Wacom tablet
>Wow, that's an impressive list - thank you very much for
>this generous offer!
>I have no idea yet how much space for PCs and other equipment we will have,
>but I think there should not be more than 2 PC systems. As we will be
>producing some sort of noise^H^H^H^H^Hsound :-), there will have to be a
>bit of "synchronization" between the systems(*), and with more
>than 2, things might become complicated :-).
>(*) sync as in:
>{
> pthread_mutex_lock(&allowedtomakenoise);
> makesomesortofnoise();
> pthread_mutex_unlock(&allowedtomakenoise);
>}
Yes, I agree.
Probably we should make some kind of 'interactive
installation' for the audience - like a modular synthesis
setup that can be controlled by unusual controlers.
I think of my Wacom tablet or some wired MIDI controlers.
This could run some hideaway of the LinuxTag. Or
we could do that instead of a lecture...
I think Ardour must be presented also. For this
we will need som prerecorded tracks to
demonstrate a 20 something track playback
with effects or similar... :)
>> - Table and chairs (if needed)
>I don't expect that we need to carry tables or chairs there; last year
>everything was provided by the "Messe AG". What might make sense, though, is
>a keyboard stand, maybe a 19" rack to put some stuff into, and probably also
>those cool "stand chairs" (I don't know what they are called, but they can
>be seen on computers fairs a lot - they allow the person demonstrating
>something to relax a bit but still be at the same height as the booth
>visitors
>(that is, standing). I hope you know what I mean.. (oh, of course those
>chairs would require "higher than normal" tables as well; another thing to
>be determined. If that doesn't work out, we'll have to stick with standard
>chairs).
OK.
>> - Lot's of 'profesional' Windows stuff (Samplitude,
>> Pulsar, Nord Modular, Cubase with many plugin's)
>> for those of you, who fancy a look on the windows
>> side of audio processing :)
>Well, as the LinuxTag is a Linux fair :-), I don't expect we will be
>demo'ing
>a lot of Windows software or plugins, but if it's on the PC anyway, it
>won't do any harm. And, who knows, maybe there's a chance to gather some
>create people to produce something at after-fair hours. :-)
I would not like to present that stuff to the public
- it would be just for our own if someone of us
is interested in this. I think especially Samplitue 24/96 is
an extremly advanced harddisk recording tool (even
better than ProTools:) - worth a look for those who
want do program something even better for linux ;)
>> - probably a PA (would have to ask a friend)
>I'm not sure in what "Watt" dimensions you are thinking, but the nearfield
>speaker already sound quite appropriate to me - don't forget there will be
>a lot of other booths/companies around, and they might become a bit irate if
>we flood the entire fair with noise all day. :-)
I think you're right. Some nearfield with subwoofer
will be enougth...
>> I could also organize some after show events for the
>> linux audio people - like some barbecue (it will be
>> summer!!) or a stuttgarter pub trip - whatever you want...
>Hmm..well, if you offer it :-). Speaking for myself, I'll be interested in
>getting to know your studio - is that your private property, or a studio you
>run for some company?
I did it somehow comercially - now I ended up as a
C Programmer (for the money, you know). All the
equipment is currently used by friends of mine, who
produce mainly film soundtracks with that equipment.
I just think that after beeing 9 hours or so
at the fair, we could probably all enjoy a
barbecue somewhere in a deep forrest
or near a lake (there a such places pretty near
the LinuxTag) much more that sitting in
a cellar room and trying to make music...
Just to relax and get together, making plans
for the futur and enjoying a beer or too in
a nice and after all quiet place...
Anyway my 'studio' will be broken during the fair...
>> And yes - I think some of you should get together
>> a whitepaper for a conference about linux and audio.
>> (Sorry I'm affraid a can't help out on this one,
>> I don't have much experiance in this field... :)
>I'm not quite sure what exactly you expect from a whitepaper - so far I
>see the following things that need to be done:
>- an "abstract" for the LinuxTag organizers that explains, in a couple of
> sentences, what we are planning to show
>- a leaflet to hand out during the fair which contains the most important
> topics demonstrated, links to project pages etc.
>- hopefully a writeup of a talk someone would like to hold during the fair -
> that would probably mean putting together a demo on a laptop that can be
> displayed using an overhead projector. Volunteers welcome..
Yes, things like this. But especially for the last point.
Maybe we could also use it for getting sponsors...
Is it this what you've been thinking of, or what else?
>> I think we should get in contact with RME to get the
>> sponsoring for the travelling costs for at least some
>> of you form far away. Maybe we could endorse RME
>> Products with a little poster or similar at our booth -
>> I think that should work out...
>Again, any volunteers to knock at their door..? :-)
Yes, some volunteers please...
Maybe Paul Davies? Would you mind to
volunteer for a (probably totaly free!)
trip to europe next summer to present Ardour?
Expect a lot of assistance...
robert
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