[linux-audio-user] switching from windows + cubase

[Russell Hanaghan]

On Sun, 2004-04-18 at 21:09, Mark Knecht wrote:
> On Sun, 2004-04-18 at 20:21, Thomas Pickett wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I'm considering switching for Windows to Linux for my audio stuff.  I have a 
> >   few questions.
> > 
> > 1) I have some Cubase projects, and I mostly care about the midi sequencing. 
> >   If I export them to midi files, will I be able to restore most of the 
> > information in Linux?
> 
> Maybe is the most I can say. I think there are questions about whether
> the best apps (Rosegarden & Muse) are quite ready to compete head to
> head, but they are certainly worth a try.

Agreed... I use Cakewalk Sonar XL for my midi live playback at gigs.
Saved into the Sonar format it retains all mix, fx and sound synth
module data as well as a nifty playlist feature. I think Rosegarden and
Muse have come along in leaps and bounds but I don't trust them out
there just yet.

> 
> > 
> > 2) This is my first install.  Can you suggest a distro for a 1.6 GHz Athlon 
> > machine that would be good and stable for audio yet not be too hard to set 
> > up and get working?  Preferably something with a 2.6 kernel.  I was going to 
> > go with Mandrake, but I really don't know.  Definitely something like Debian 
> > or Gentoo is too involved for me right now.
> 
> I'd suggest PlanetCCRMA which is based on Redhat.
> 
> > 
> > 3) I have a Soundblaster Audigy.  Should I look into getting a new 
> > soundcard?  What is a good internel or external box that is supported well?
> 
> Study is required here...
> 
> > 
> > 4) Can you recommend a set of software that will be enough to get started 
> > with?  I know that there are many many options and I would just appreciate a 
> > little direction so I don't get discouraged.  I just want to record vocals, 
> > record midi and use my synthesizer, mix them together, and process it all 
> > with some plugins.
> 
> Well, since you want MIDI, that's listed. For audio it will depend on
> how much you want to track. Ardour, Audacity, Rezound, etc. All
> available through the Planet.
> 
> > 
> > That's all, and thanks for any information.
> > 
> > Thomas
> > 
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