RE: Studio Setup 101: How to Choose the Right Computer and DAW for Your Home Recording Needs

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It may not be for everyone, but there is a third option. I have used Linux on my home PC for years. There are quite a few music apps on there including the very powerful Ardour DAW, which you can get for free. It is also available for Windows and Mac. There are also a fair few plug-ins available. I have not used too many, but I think some meant for Windows can also be used.

Hardware support can be an issue as most manufacturers do not explicitly support Linux, but a lot of USB interfaces use open standards. I am using an M-Audio one, but am considering upgrading to a Focusrite.

I have done all my music production with this setup for years. I am no pro, but it does all I need. It is not just about cost. I like the freedom Linux offers. It is very stable and can be easier to use than Windows in some ways. I have little experience of Apple, so cannot compare to that.

This guy does a lot of videos about open source music software.

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I played around with Linux for a while, and yes a couple of the DAWs are okay, the main thing is the hardware compatibility. It's not a very popular option with many musicians, so that's why I didn't delve into it at all.

But thanks for the info! This can help some readers for sure.

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I think compatibility is less of a problem than previously as USB interfaces need to be 'class compliant' to work with things like iPads. The problem can be when there are software only controls, but I have seen someone did a GUI for the Focusrites. I will test that when I get one and, of course, I will write it up on Hive.

Just found this that lists the DAWs you can use on Linux. They detail the pros and cons.

I think there are some other musicians using open source on Hive. Perhaps we need a community for that. You would think Hivers would favour open source solutions.

!BEER

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