Cool project and nice-looking, easy to use site. I like the colorful Peli-case housings! I'll look around a bit more and come back with more questions.

Thanks! d.

David Merrill wrote:

Hi Derek - Some colleagues and I have built up a system that we call "Audiopint" that's just like what you have in mind. You can see what decisions we made about hardware, and more at: http://audiopint.org/

Our systems boot a stripped-down Ubuntu from a USB pen drive, and they boot completely into PD so there is no requirement for a keyboard, mouse, etc. The thing to note about the audio was that we ended up getting better latency and sound quality (lower noise floor) by using a relatively inexpensive USB audio device rather than the mini-itx board's built-in audio. In my current system I actually have disabled the on-board audio. Let me know if you'd like to know about other aspects of the what/why for out setup.. best, -David Merrill

On 6/30/07, *Derek Holzer* <derek@umatic.nl mailto:derek@umatic.nl> wrote:

I'm currently shopping around for a small motherboard that I can put in
a "headless" (no screen, mouse, keyboard) box as a laptop replacement
for live performance. There's quite a few different processors to
choose
from on the Mini-ITX site, but I wonder if anyone has any experience
using them for audio?

Of course there's Intel Pentium M and Core, Core Duo and Celeron
processors, as well as various VIA and Nehemiah CPUs.

Any recommendable? Any to avoid? The system will be harddrive-less
(Linux OS on CF card), so if anyone has any suggestions please let
me know.

best,
derek

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Hi Kevin,

yes, you're on the right track. Actually, the Audiopint site that David posted is a good introduction:

http://audiopint.org/

Basically, I've had it with "laptop performances", where the interface just drags the performer into his/her own little world behind the screen. I know I'm not alone in this. I've been using my analog synth more and more lately, with the laptop on stage just as an auxiliary effects unit.

My next project should use only footswitches and theremin antennae as an interface, with maybe a few LEDS or a very small LCD screen for minimal visual feedback. No more laptop to get broken, since it will go in a nice sturdy flightcase, and no more screen to hide behind...

best, d.

Kevin McCoy wrote:

...

I'm currently shopping around for a small motherboard that I can put in a "headless" (no screen, mouse, keyboard) box as a laptop replacement for live performance.

This sounds really interesting, but I guess I am not grasping the particulars of it... how does this work for performance? Do you do all the programming beforehand and have it load a couple of patches on startup that have built in spots for external control?? Would love to see some vids or more pics

K