Congratulations to Paul and his Ardour/JACK development colleagues. Generally I'm looking forward to Ardour 3. So far there have been no problems with it, all my stuff was aired without complaints. As for sound quality, currently I just let an experienced engineer check it out. Overall rating: This equipment works as good as some expensive professional software, automation is sometimes even better. File transfer between Ardour systems on both computers might sometimes be tricky (because of sampling rates I suppose), I guess I have to work a bit more on my personal skills with JACK. Sometimes there are problems with Ardour 3's WAV export (dropouts). Issues with the system: Most of it works pretty well - especially Ardour 3 with Mackie MCU automation is pure fun. Linux Mint 9 with Ardour 2.8.12, Edirol USB interface (on Notebook) used: Ubuntu Studio 12.04 with Ardour 3 beta 5, Mackie MCU Pro, sound card Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96 (on Desktop PC). Monitors: Spendor BC I with BASF D-6275 amplifier, (hopefully) soon Spendor M100 active monitor. Microphone Neumann TLM49, mic amp Siemens V276 (1967) and soon TAB/Telefunken V76 tube amp (1964). 8 years old no name Pentium 4 Desktop PC for mixing. Hardware used: Fujitsu Siemens Notebook C1320 (for recording). Usage: private recording studio for professional broadcasting (non commercial ARD radio stations in Germany)

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