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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linux continues to be above 4% on the desktop (www.gamingonlinux.com)

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I'm a newbie bedroom music producer but I've actually had more luck with my audio setup on Linux than I did on Windows 10.

I'm using an older Scarlet 2i2 to record guitar and back on Windows I was always having driver issues or Windows randomly resetting the sample rate making my DAW freak out at me.

On Linux it just works right away without me needing to download or tweak anything. Only part of my setup that needed tweaking was using yabridge for a few Windows VSTs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If you are mostly recording your guitar play and aren't using a lot of plugins, then Linux is a great solution. I highly recommend Bitwig as a DAW on Linux. If you're on a tight budget, Reaper is also a great solution on Linux. It didn't vibe with me (Bitwig is my favorite DAW), but a lot of people love it. I hear that the Reaper community is very active and inviting and the DAW is very customizable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I used Reaper back on Windows but switched to Ardour for Linux, it's abit weird to get used to but I'm getting the hang of it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

DAW?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Digital Audio Workstation

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Music production software, e.g. FL Studio (Fruity Loops), Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Garage band (I guess?), Bitwig Studio, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, Reason, etc.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

and Ty.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

We need a bedroom music producer community.