[linux-audio-user] Newbie checks in

[Daniel James]

> For me Audacity is only good for editing samples/sound files.
> Using it as the many HDR for your DAW is not an option (yet). Lack
> of realtime effect sends, bussing, automation, etc. would make it
> difficult for me to suggest to anyone to use audacity as the center
> piece to their DAW.

That depends what your needs are. If using an analogue mixer with 
outboard effects, for example, you may not need these features within 
the software. Many kinds of music don't require heavy effects 
processing or editing, such as the live acoustic material I'm 
recording this week. 

(One of the best selling records last year, by the White Stripes, was 
recorded on analogue tape with no automation whatsover...)

Many musicians use 'portastudio' devices because they like the 
simplicity. I'll go for something that 'just works' over 
feature-packed bloatware any day. 

Cheers

Daniel