So there is a lot of really cool FX processor software available for Linux. I would like to build a rackmount FX processor computer that supports a large number of channels (probably 8 or so). I will probably be using rakarrack or similar. http://rakarrack.sourceforge.net/ Ideally I would want to do 8 channels at once, but nothing too heavy, probably just some time based FX for each channel. (delay and reverb for vocals, flanger and reverb for guitar, flanger for bass, etc) Ideally I could use this as the FX processor for the whole band.
Folks have recommended I get a M-audio Delta 1010LT sound card, so that takes care of that. Now what should I get for the rest of the system? This has to tour with me, so perhaps some sort of solid state drive. I probably won't need too much storage space, so what if I used a CF => SATA adapter and used like a 32gig CF? Probably won't be writing too much to the disk either.
What is a good motherboard + processor for an application like this? What is the cheapest rackmount case I can get? (Maybe find something used for the case) Power supply without a fan? Processor without a fan?
Soundcard aside, is it possible to build the rest of the system here for less than $400? Or possibly even cheaper?
Cheers!
Folks have recommended I get a M-audio Delta 1010LT sound card, so that takes care of that. Now what should I get for the rest of the system? This has to tour with me, so perhaps some sort of solid state drive. I probably won't need too much storage space, so what if I used a CF => SATA adapter and used like a 32gig CF? Probably won't be writing too much to the disk either.
What is a good motherboard + processor for an application like this? What is the cheapest rackmount case I can get? (Maybe find something used for the case) Power supply without a fan? Processor without a fan?
Soundcard aside, is it possible to build the rest of the system here for less than $400? Or possibly even cheaper?
Cheers!