R Parker wrote: > I've run into problems with my audiophile 2496 where > the mpu401 hardware design doesn't support TX > interupts so when spinlocks occur it causes complete > system lockup. Power reset required. This bug has now been completely fixed. You can get the latest MPU-401 driver from the CVS, or I can send you the files. > 1. I've got a midiman usb 8x8, has anyone gotten this > to work with the firmware from the Linux Hotplug? I > think this work was done by Clemens Ladisch. The GPL firmware on linux-hotplug.sourceforge.net was written by Lars Dölle, and it supports 1x1 and 2x2 devices only. For the 8x8, you currently need my package from <http://www.informatik.uni-halle.de/~ladischc/midisport_linux_firmware.html>. > 2. If I can get the 8x8 working, this would eliminate > the need for an audiocard that has midi i/o. Right? Yes. (And nothing prevents you from using both.) HTH Clemens