Now that we are getting more and more instruments with class compliant usb audio, I’ve been thinking about what it would be like to not have a mixer at all in the traditional sense.
What I am imagining is a small linux box (maybe a Pi has enough power, but definitely an intel nuc does) that you plug your USB devices in, maybe have a web-based interface for controlling levels and filters via something like an iPad or a HUI controller. Add some custom midi controls for switching between “scenes”.
How realistic is this? Are there OSS building blocks that can be used to make something like this a reality? I’m thinking we could get as much power as higher end digital mixers without exceeding a few hundred dollars.
(PS Elektron, could be a good time to build 32i32o digimix with 8 audio in, 8 audio out and 8 usb plugs!)