[LAU] outfitting a computer for songwriting in linux?

[david]

Hmm, Karen's original focus seemed to be on composing sheet music (vs 
recording audio from the keyboard or other instruments) with the 
keyboard intended as an input device for the sheet music engine?

I use Debian Sid, the software is frequently updated.

AVLinux has a pile of graphics, animation and video software that might 
only clutter things up for anyone who doesn't use them.

Another option would be Musix 3.0, it's dedicated for music/audio work. 
And its main brain hangs out on this list.

On 07/25/2015 08:22 PM, fred wrote:
> Hi Karen,
>
> To make long story short, yes Debian is rock solid but it's a real time
> investment
> to turn it into an audio workstation, you might prefer to install
> something like
> AVLinux, it's Debian based with everything optimized for music.
>
> Beside, question is "how many in/out ports do you need in the soundcard"?
>
> And, what is the keyboard, do you own it yet?
>
> Have a nice sunday,
> Fred
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     *De :* Karen Lewellen <klewellen at shellworld.net>
>     *À :* audio users linux <linux-audio-user at lists.linuxaudio.org>
>     *Envoyé le :* Dimanche 26 juillet 2015 3h31
>     *Objet :* [LAU] outfitting a computer for songwriting in linux?
>
>     Hi All,
>     I've been a reader on the list for a while, not a poster until now.
>     I am preparing  to outfit a computer  for songwriting in Linux.
>     I will be using the command line  notation  options, of which there are
>     rather
>     a few from Lillypond to muscript.
>     I am hoping that how I picture this will match the creative reality
>     smiles.
>     My first question is this.
>     some high end soundcards that are supported in Debian?  I know its been
>     updated, but I intend using squeeze for a start.  Getting the floor
>     solid
>     before say adding  updated furniture.
>     While I know that four duplex cards are common, I want the best
>     quality  I
>     can find for the work.
>        say if you <hope this makes sense> wanted to connect a full sized
>     piano
>     keyboard  to the card?
>     Thanks in advance,
>     Karen


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