Re: [proaudio] Gentoo pro-audio livecd

[Goran Mekić <meka@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:00:39 +0200, Retrievil Knievil
<retrievil.knievil@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> @ Andrew: I would love to have a look at your .conkyrc if I may, sounds
> like
> you've been digging through the functions, I mostly use conky for
standard
> HW/Network monitoring, but it would be really cool to see what I can do
> with
> it audio-wise. Also, having a .conkyrc that is configured to run with
the
> live-cd would make a nice bonus for the system.
> 
> I am also a Fluxbox-fan, and would like to second the opinion that it
> should
> be included. I've also used LXDE a bit lately, seems to be maturing
nicely,
> even though it's a kid compared to XFCE, it's really small, and seems to
do
> the job nicely, while also giving a similar experience to XFCE/Gnome and
> the
> likes.
> 
> But must admit that the thought of a Live-CD that can boot as a
> netjack-slave and make some sort of "Live-Cluster" is really
> mouth-watering....:)
> 
> I'll help on the testing-side, I reckon you'll post something here as
you
> come closer to your goal?
> 
> John
> 
> On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 5:07 AM, <andrewwest@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>  I personally use Fluxbox, but having XFCE4 as an option also would be
>> great for those used to a more complete Gnome/KDE interface.
>>
>> Conky should definitely be available; I use it extensively w/ Fluxbox
and
>> my audio apps.  If you do indeed include it, let me know and I can send
>> you
>> my Conky configuration scripts and related bash scripts.  It displays
>> tons
>> of information regarding the JACK server's status, along withof other
>> useful
>> info.
>>
>>
>> An installer option would be absolutely indespensible; it would
certainly
>> make it easier to re-use multiple machines.  Along that vein of
thought,
>> maybe there can be a seperate installer/LiveCD boot option for a
stripped
>> down netjack slave? Imagine being able to boot all those old clunkers
>> off of
>> some liveCDs, and having a (more or less) instant Gentoo Audio Cluster?
>>
>> Perhaps a Backing Store function could be available, similar the the
>> Gentoo-based SystemRescueCD?  Not sure if it would be worth the
>> implementation, but could be useful..
>>
>> Again, let me know if you need any assistance w/ the Fluxbox or Conky
>> configuration, if you decide to include those.  I've put way too much
>> time
>> into tweaking mine for Audio use, and would love to share it with
>> everyone.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andrew
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nicolai Beuermann <Nicolai.Beuermann@xxxxxx>
>> To: proaudio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 11:10 am
>> Subject: Re: [proaudio] Gentoo pro-audio livecd
>>
>>  Hi,
>>
>> i would propose to add the tools from
>> http://www.kokkinizita.net/linuxaudio/downloads/
>>
>> I'm using jkmeter but all the other apps on that side may also be
>> interesting.
>>
>>
>> nico
>>
>>
>> Am Donnerstag, 25. März 2010 08:35:00 schrieb heidenreck@xxxxxxx:
>>
>> > hello,
>>
>> >
>>
>> > nice.
>>
>> > maybe ... :-)
>>
>> >
>>
>> > mixer:
>>
>> > envy24control
>>
>> > hdspmixer
>>
>> >
>>
>> > record:
>>
>> > jack_capture
>>
>> > traverso
>>
>> >
>>
>> > synths:
>>
>> > aeolus
>>
>> > ams
>>
>> > amsynth
>>
>> > fluidsynth
>>
>> > hydrogen
>>
>> > minicomputer
>>
>> > mx44
>>
>> > phasex
>>
>> > qsynth
>>
>> > san-dysynth
>>
>> > zynaddsubfx
>>
>> >
>>
>> > effect:
>>
>> > guitarix
>>
>> > jack-rack
>>
>> > jackeq
>>
>> > rakarrack
>>
>> > tapiir
>>
>> >
>>
>> > looper/sampler:
>>
>> > freewheeling
>>
>> > gigedit
>>
>> > sooperlooper
>>
>> >
>>
>> > sequenzer:
>>
>> > museseq
>>
>> > seq24
>>
>> >
>>
>> > midi:
>>
>> > denemo
>>
>> > jack-keyboard
>>
>> > noteedit
>>
>> > vkeyb
>>
>> >
>>
>> > edit:
>>
>> > gramofile
>>
>> > jamin
>>
>> > mwaveedit
>>
>> > snd
>>
>> > sweep
>>
>> >
>>
>> > dj:
>>
>> > djplay
>>
>> >
>>
>> > player:
>>
>> > mopc
>>
>> > xine
>>
>> >
>>
>> > analysis:
>>
>> > metabridge
>>
>> > japa
>>
>> >
>>
>> > && u listing
>>
>> >
>>
>> > cheers khz
>>
>> >
>>
>> > > Hi All!
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > I have the idea to create a gentoo livecd focused on pro-audio. I
>>
>> > > planned to make a 32 and a 64 bit one. The latter one should base
on
>>
>> > > portage-multilib-overlay (so it's possible to use recent jack) . I
>>
>> > > planned to install the following programs:
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > - ardour
>>
>> > > - jack
>>
>> > > - qjcakctl
>>
>> > > - xwax
>>
>> > > - patchage
>>
>> > > - audacity and/or rezound
>>
>> > > - rosegarden
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >  -qsampler
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > - qtractor
>>
>> > > - LMMS
>>
>> > > - Mixxx
>>
>> > > - Mp3diags
>>
>> > > - Sound Converter
>>
>> > > - Picard
>>
>> > > - gmusicbrowser
>>
>> > > - lash/ladish ?
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >  -some synths
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > And a common gnome system. Do you have further suggestions what you
>>
>> > > would like to see?
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > An installable system would be nice, too.I've already created
several
>>
>> > > gentoo livecds with catalyst, but GLI is  since 2006 dead. I
already
>>
>> > > talked to sabayon devs which use molecule to create sabayon iso's.
>>
>> > > molecule is still missing any doc. Do you have suggestions how to
>> > > create
>>
>> > > an installer? And what do you think of the project?
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > Best regards,
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > > Björn Thorwirth
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> mailto: nicolai.beuermann@xxxxxx
>> http://www.nico-beuermann.de
>>
>> gnupg fingerprint: 56DA 4E32 3A4A 52AC B769 DFC2 BF3E 9805 09BB 4259
>>
>>
    That all sounds cool. LUG I'm member of will host it, I'm sure. I'm
audio freak and andmin on all our machines, so it will happen. Now, is
there anything we can do to help beside this?

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