Muse Research used Linux and the open-source WINE Windows API emulator to build a virtual instrumentation and effects box used by the Rolling Stones, U2, Herbie Hancock, John Mayer, and others. The 2U rackmounted “Receptor” runs VST-format audio effects and virtual instruments on commodity PC hardware.

In addition to 2.4-series Red Hat Linux kernel and the WINE libraries, the Receptor uses open-source ALSA drivers for sound support. Additionally, it uses open-source VNC (virtual network computer) software to enable its X Window system based applications to be controlled remotely from Windows- and Mac-based PCs.

Learn more about the Receptor and its embedded hardware and Linux-based software by clicking below to read the full Device Profile.:

 
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