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DAW software for Linux?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/48819743

DAW software for Linux? - sh.itjust.works

Currently looking for a good DAW to run on Linux. I used Ableton Live 11 Standard back on Windows, got it running decently on Fedora with Wine, but kind of want to explore some other options. Before I used Live, LMMS was actually what I used first while I was learning. I never did anything too real with it so I’m not honestly too sure what it’s capable of, but it also seems to be abandonware? Hasn’t been updated since 2020, what’s that about? I’m not 100% dead set on using FOSS btw, for this anyways. It would definitely be a plus, but i’ll use proprietary if it runs well on Linux and is good at what it does. Are there any other options I should check out or look into? I’ve heard pretty good things about ardour and bitwig but don’t know too much about them.

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Show threadKindaABigDylOct 29

I like Ardour. It’s got everything you need. It’s what I’ve been using for the past couple years now. It even supports VST2/VST3 plugins through WINE

I also recommend using yabridge to set up Windows plugins to work on Linux, but be warned there is risk of compatibility issues with plugins on Linux when buying new ones!

EDIT - Resources:

Wait a little while and low key Audacity 4 might release a fully capable DAW as well now that it’s adding better clip support, plugin support, non-destructive editing for some effects like compression, reverb, etc. Of course, it will be mainly for if you do a lot of recording. For electronic, Ardour would probably be better even after Audacity 4 releases.

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Show threadArthur BesseOct 29
Bespoke is a synthesizer first but “like a DAW in some ways, but with less of a focus on a global timeline. Instead, it has a design more optimized for jamming and exploration.” (youtube trailer, wiki, wikipedia)
Bespoke Synth

Show threadutopiahOct 29
Eh… not sure where you get your information but github.com/lmms/lmms last update was yesterday.
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Show threadayyoOct 29
The github repo has activity, but the last stable release (1.2.2) released 5 years ago. I’m not really interested in using the nightly build
Show threadutopiahOct 30

FWIW from lmms.io/download#linux one can get as AppImage (so nothing to build, no repository to modify) either

  • 1.3.0-alpha.1.102 alpha
  • 1.3.0-alpha.1.894 nightly

so from what I understood you could consider alpha, not nightly.

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Show threadtechnocritOct 30

102 -> 894

Come on now. I know that asking for 1.3.1 is pure madness… But can’t we get a beta version of 1.3.0 maybe?

If the nightly version is good, just put out a new release after 5 years. Are they shooting for some milestone or something? I guess I should look into it myself…

(Really tho I’m glad this project is still active and I’ll check out the nightly version.)

Show threadutopiahOct 30

FWIW not only is the project alive (last commit 17 hours ago) but distribution too (cf links above) and project management too (cf e.g. github.com/orgs/LMMS/projects/1 as example of complex set of tasks mostly done toward a major release).

So… I’m not going to give people working on LMMS any advice, but of course I hear you, and OP, when it shows for people who aren’t deep into it a project that seems abandoned.

I do not know no why the project is in that state but what I hope I have shown is that for sure it’s very much active.

Show threadEugeniaOct 29
Look at my reply here, where I explained the FOSS apps, their pros and cons: lemmy.ml/post/36874236/21366132
Recommendations for audio production software? - Lemmy

I have literally zero experience with creating audio, but I want to try something new for me. I know most people who are “properly” into music production are just using a Mac, because it just works and where a lot of the software is available. Thing is, I have zero expectations. I don’t need a lot of features, plug-ins, and whatever. Most stuff will probably just be fine for me. Heck, I don’t even know what I need in the first place to get a full “stack” of audio production software. For the start, I’d prefer something simple. Mostly just something where I can arrange a few recorded audio tracks onto each other and maybe edit them a bit. Something where I can record the tracks with my microphone (and some time later maybe an input device like a piano keyboard, e-guitar, etc.) and listen them at the same time, preferably in the same program. What are your experiences with making music on Linux? What software would you recommend?

Show threadBaron Von JOct 29
Fender Studio is a newcomer that is free and works on Linux and mobile.
Show threadSolarPunkerOct 30
Ardour is great, I suggest you to learn it even if you want to use some other proprietary ones, since it have an useful tool for fast mastering with setting optimized for social platforms. I also suggest you to use great floss plugins like SurgeXT, LSP-Plugins and Geonkick.
Show threadcyberwolfieOct 31

I want to get into using Ardour. I tried setting up my stuff via the Flatpak version, but it seems I should probably avoid that to get stuff to work properly, so I am planning to pay for the precompiled binaries soon.

But I am new to DAWs in general - do you or anyone else know of a good introduction to DAWs via Ardour?

Show threadSolarPunkerOct 31
The flatpak version is a little tricky to setup (directories) so I suggest you to use the distro pkg. "Unfa"on youtube has great tutorials. Ask me if you need something specifically.
Show threadcyberwolfieOct 31
Nice, thanks - I’ll check out Unfa! I hope to get started soon, but I tend to be slow starting these things, so don’t expect any DMs just yet - but I’m saving your post for future reference, so perhaps something will tick in eventually :) Thanks for the offer in any case!
Show threadPearOfJudesOct 31
this is where ngl, the opensource community doesn’t win. I prefer Ableton hands down.