MATRIXSYNTH: A tiny PC in a desktop synthesizer setup? - hardware VST host


Sunday, December 03, 2023

A tiny PC in a desktop synthesizer setup? - hardware VST host


video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"I made this video because one of the most common questions on my Raspberry Pi videos is 'can it run Windows VST plugins'. Well, why not use a PC for that. You can find this one by searching for "mini pc with a touchscreen" on your favourite search engine. (Not sponsored)
Table of contents:

00:00 demo 1: 80s 8bit metal
00:30 introduction; ... why?! - ARM vs X64/X86
01:32 hardware specs
02:30 demo 2: Roland J-6 USB audio into Air Delay Pro with a side of Hyperion
03:13 WHAT ABOUT LATENCY?
05:20 using the PC as a power bank for music gear
05:43 isn't that touch screen kind of fiddly (hint: it is)
06:34 other things to consider
06:53 how many plugins can the CPU take before collapsing?
07:36 demo 4: a lot of plugins!
09:31 conclusion

In this video:
Hyperion synthesizer: https://www.tracktion.com/products/hy...
Search and you'll find https://www.bing.com/search?q=mini+pc...

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1 comment:

  1. Not liking the high asking price of these "mini pc with a touchscreen". Definitely a niche market.

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