Amadeus Paulussen

I just learned about a project that makes #universalaudio Apollo #audiointerface (s) usable on #linux! https://github.com/rolotrealanis98/open-apollo

#linuxaudio

GitHub - rolotrealanis98/open-apollo: Open-source Linux driver for Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt audio interfaces

Open-source Linux driver for Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt audio interfaces - rolotrealanis98/open-apollo

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Mar 24 at 12:10amWeb
Show threadMarkus6d ago
@amadeus It's not in my price range, but it's certainly good news for owners of such devices. 😁
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen6d ago
@markus I used to have a bunch of UA devices that I had to sell when I switched to Linux. For people in a similar situation, this is a fantastic news, I think. I would still never lock myself into such a closed ecosystem anymore.
Show threadMarkus5d ago
@amadeus All of UA's gear is great, but personally, I prefer to use open-source software and hardware for my personal projects. At the studio run by a friend of mine, they use Pro Tools along with the corresponding hardware. Honestly, it's a nightmare because it costs way too much money.
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen5d ago
@markus Yeah, I prefer things that are open by design as well. Sure, all those systems have their advantages, but yeah, I agree with you—I don’t want to invest in something like that.
Show threadMorten Mosgaard6d ago
@amadeus I going to jump on this with my devices! Exciting!
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen6d ago
@mosgaard I'm happy for you! 🥳
Show threadMorten Mosgaard6d ago
@amadeus thanks, I’m still impressed everytime knowledgeable people create things like this for free in their spare time.
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen6d ago
@mosgaard True! 🌱
Show threadKat S6d ago
@amadeus Very cool!
If I were upgrading from a consumer-grade interface now, this would mean UA was an option worth considering.
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen6d ago
@KatS Maybe, soon @mosgaard will be able to provide some feedback on how good the state of this already is.
Show threadKat S6d ago
@amadeus Oh, it's too late for me now. I'm an RME convert :)
@mosgaard
Show threadAmadeus Paulussen5d ago
@KatS @mosgaard Same! 😎
Show threadMorten Mosgaard5d ago
@amadeus @KatS I might eventually join you anyway down the line. But for now I’ll see if I can make what works as an overpriced monitor controller work as an audio interface 😂
Show threadKat S4d ago

@mosgaard @amadeus Hey, if it works for you and it's not a limiting factor, stick with it!

Also be warned that, for all that their gear is (justifiably) expensive, I've never heard of somebody switching away from RME.

Show threadMorten Mosgaard4d ago

@KatS @amadeus I will eventually go away from Universal Audio anyway, unless they suddenly drops Native Linux support for all their products.

No reason to have so many interfaces (two + satelite) and plugins, and only be able to use a fraction of it.