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Raspberry Pi quad-core competitor
Posted on: 13.07.2012 by Linda Chavda
http://gizmodo.com/5925898/who-wants...mputer-for-130

This could have some serious uses for DJing, Im sure other people will have better ideas than me, thoughts?
Shonda Soulier
18.07.2012
Originally Posted by ToOntown
Maya 44? I'm sure it could power one of those.
After reading about it I don't believe this would work well...people seem to have latency issues in Linux.
Shonda Soulier
17.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I believe I'd rather stick xwax on it than mixxx, mixxx always seems a little bloated to me.

What soundcard would you couple this thing with?
The Focusrite Saffire line is class compliant with pretty low latency. Good build quality too.
Chasidy Heckenbach
15.07.2012
Originally Posted by psyEDk
The 'Ubuntu or Android' part is kind of a deal breaker.
i believe the two main options will be linux or risc-os. don't believe android is or ever was a main contender (or a good idea) for the rpi. they take the linux kernel, modify it and add bloatware on top.

Your time spent screwing around with custom mappings in random software that barely supports what you want to do, could be much better spend learning some software and/or hardware DJ solutions already available.
for someone who doesn't want to customise or innovate sure. but then they'd also probably be running traktor anyway
Linda Chavda
13.07.2012		http://gizmodo.com/5925898/who-wants...mputer-for-130

This could have some serious uses for DJing, Im sure other people will have better ideas than me, thoughts?
Kiyoko Wellisch
18.07.2012		A chap came into the IRC channel asking for help with it and xwax. It took a buffer of 16ms to get it to work.
Shonda Soulier
18.07.2012
Originally Posted by ToOntown
Maya 44? I'm sure it could power one of those.
After reading about it I don't believe this would work well...people seem to have latency issues in Linux.
Nana Mohs
18.07.2012		xwax is a great idea for DVS! I didn't even believe of that.
I am a big fan of the UMIX44 pretty affordable 4/4 interface, and you should be able to tear it apart.
It for sure works in linux (I use it with mixxx when i run Linux)
One problem is the usb cable is not removable. Should be able to just solder it in place anyway.
Another problem is the ins and outs are on opposite sides of the box. I haven't pulled it apart, so I don't know what that means for the insides, but might mean we have to do some interesting rigging of cables inside the box
Kiyoko Wellisch
17.07.2012		Why is that?
Shonda Soulier
17.07.2012		Maya 44? I'm sure it could power one of those.
Kiyoko Wellisch
17.07.2012		Hardly seems fitting for the project though. I was looking for something cheap that could be cannibalised easily and didn't have fancy mic preamps.

Possibly the behringer 2x2 card with the phono preamp? Unsolder the preamp switch and replace it with one on the outside of the case, break the direct through track on the circuit board and then bridge the gap with a switch so you can have direct through to play real vinyl. Or maybe build some kind of traktor multicore like thing inside the box.
Could this board even power one or two of these soundcards?

Anyone else have any better ideas?
Shonda Soulier
17.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I believe I'd rather stick xwax on it than mixxx, mixxx always seems a little bloated to me.

What soundcard would you couple this thing with?
The Focusrite Saffire line is class compliant with pretty low latency. Good build quality too.
Kiyoko Wellisch
17.07.2012		I believe I'd rather stick xwax on it than mixxx, mixxx always seems a little bloated to me.

What soundcard would you couple this thing with?
Nana Mohs
15.07.2012		A low latency kernel with a custom pure data script for a DIY groovebox.

Same kernel running mixxx for a diy all in one dj solution
Build in a 4/4 soundcard and add jack rack into the equation you have a custom DVS ready midi box (complete with effects!) Just add cd players or TTs and a mixer
Same box using just a mixer for the perfect external mixing all in one midi solution; again with effects.
Chasidy Heckenbach
15.07.2012
Originally Posted by psyEDk
The 'Ubuntu or Android' part is kind of a deal breaker.
i believe the two main options will be linux or risc-os. don't believe android is or ever was a main contender (or a good idea) for the rpi. they take the linux kernel, modify it and add bloatware on top.

Your time spent screwing around with custom mappings in random software that barely supports what you want to do, could be much better spend learning some software and/or hardware DJ solutions already available.
for someone who doesn't want to customise or innovate sure. but then they'd also probably be running traktor anyway
Estella Waber
15.07.2012		The 'Ubuntu or Android' part is kind of a deal breaker.
Your time spent screwing around with custom mappings in random software that barely supports what you want to do, could be much better spend learning some software and/or hardware DJ solutions already available.

Consider something like the Nexus 7 if you really want to start down the Android DJ path.
Chasidy Heckenbach
14.07.2012		very cool for such a small size, but it is 4 times the cost of the rpi... u could definitely embed that in some custom controller and have it running the software without the need for a laptop where i guess the rpi may not have enough grunt.

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