I have been playing with PD for a few weeks now and I am intrigued by the concept of using PD and GEM for performance.

I am planning to build a new computer in the next few weeks and wanted some input.

1. Is Linux still the best as far as latency is concerned?

2. I plan on buying the Hammerfall card. Is anyone using the 4 analog output

card with it? Is this still the best option for PD?

3. Is there dual-proc support?

4. Finally, (not trying to start a war on this...) what processor is

recommended? P3, P4, or DDR Athalon?

5. Anyone using a Phatboy or similar midi knob/fader box? Any

recommendations?

I apologize for the flame bait on this but I want to put something together that will help me get the most out of pd.

Thanks for the great software!

-adam mokan