19 Apr
2004
19 Apr
'04
1:28 a.m.
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?
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.
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?
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.
That's all, and thanks for any information.
Thomas
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19 Apr
19 Apr
2:16 a.m.
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.
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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3:05 a.m.
On Sun, 2004-04-18 at 21:09, Mark Knecht wrote:
On Sun, 2004-04-18 at 20:21, Thomas Pickett wrote:
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.
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.
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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