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====== Introduction to music creation in Linux ====== | ====== Introduction to music creation in Linux ====== | ||
- | This article aims to offer a general glance to Linux from music and multimedia | + | This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia |
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===== Linux as a music tool ===== | ===== Linux as a music tool ===== | ||
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Although Linux music software selection is not as extensive as with Windows or OS X, the majority of software is free and constantly improving. | Although Linux music software selection is not as extensive as with Windows or OS X, the majority of software is free and constantly improving. | ||
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+ | If you are new to Linux, have a look at [[wiki: | ||
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+ | ===== Distributions ===== | ||
+ | Most musicians use a version (ie, distro) of Linux ready-made for multimedia work. There are numerous choices. Some distros may use a different desktop. Some are tailored to run on older computers. Some frequently update software, and others are more conservative. | ||
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+ | What most music distros do is automatically install/ | ||
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+ | * [[wiki: | ||
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===== Audio interfaces ===== | ===== Audio interfaces ===== | ||
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All class-compliant midi devices work with Linux out-of-the box. Midi keyboards as well as USB-midi interfaces work without problems. No additional drivers are needed, except midi connections on Firewire devices, which use Ffado drivers. | All class-compliant midi devices work with Linux out-of-the box. Midi keyboards as well as USB-midi interfaces work without problems. No additional drivers are needed, except midi connections on Firewire devices, which use Ffado drivers. | ||
+ | MIDI devices should also "just work" in a web browser in Linux. This article [[http:// | ||
===== JACK (Audio Connection Kit) ===== | ===== JACK (Audio Connection Kit) ===== | ||
Like AudioBus on the iPad, JACK is a patchbay type system that allows you to " | Like AudioBus on the iPad, JACK is a patchbay type system that allows you to " | ||
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* [[wiki: | * [[wiki: | ||
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- | ===== Distributions ===== | ||
- | Most musicians use a version (ie, distro) of Linux ready-made for multimedia work. There are numerous choices. Some distros may use a different desktop. Some are tailored to run on older computers. Some frequently update software, and others are more conservative. | ||
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- | What most music distros do is automatically install/ | ||
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- | * [[wiki: | ||
===== Commercial software ===== | ===== Commercial software ===== | ||
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===== How do I get started? ===== | ===== How do I get started? ===== | ||
- | TODO: beginner | + | * [[wiki:tutorials: |
===== Community ===== | ===== Community ===== | ||
The Linux audio community is lively, and organized through mailing lists, IRC, and the Linux Musicians forum. There are also many blogs and regional community sites. | The Linux audio community is lively, and organized through mailing lists, IRC, and the Linux Musicians forum. There are also many blogs and regional community sites. | ||
- | | + | Aside from the wiki, there are numerous ways to get in touch with us: |
+ | * discussion forum: [[http:// | ||
+ | * mailing lists: [[: | ||
+ | * IRC: # | ||
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+ | Web resources | ||
+ | * [[wiki: | ||
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