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 This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia creation. More in-depth information is provided on any referenced pages. This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia creation. More in-depth information is provided on any referenced pages.
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-<note info>This is a new introduction, circa 20th February 2014. The old introduction is [[wiki:old_introduction|here]].</note> 
  
 ===== 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:why_linux_for_audio|why using Linux]].
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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/configure software that usually isn't installed with a non-music-oriented distro. Such software includes JACK, a DAW, a MIDI Sequencer, a session manager, firewire interface support, lots of plugins, and other music software.
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 +  * [[wiki:distributions|A list of Linux music distros]].
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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://tangiblejs.com/posts/web-midi-music-and-show-control-in-the-browser|on tangiblejs]] is a good intro on web-based apps that can interface MIDI hardware.
 ===== JACK (Audio Connection Kit) ===== ===== JACK (Audio Connection Kit) =====
 Like AudioBus on the iPad, JACK is a patchbay type system that allows you to "connect" the audio/MIDI inputs and outputs of various Linux music programs to each other, and to hardware devices. Like AudioBus on the iPad, JACK is a patchbay type system that allows you to "connect" the audio/MIDI inputs and outputs of various Linux music programs to each other, and to hardware devices.
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   * [[wiki:linux_plugins|Effect and instrument plugins]]   * [[wiki:linux_plugins|Effect and instrument plugins]]
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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/configure software that usually isn't installed with a non-music-oriented distro. Such software includes JACK, a DAW, a MIDI Sequencer, a session manager, firewire interface support, lots of plugins, and other music software. 
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-  * [[wiki:distributions|A list of Linux music distros]]. 
  
 ===== Commercial software ===== ===== Commercial software =====
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 ===== How do I get started? ===== ===== How do I get started? =====
-TODO: beginner tutorials here!+  * [[wiki:tutorials:|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.
  
-  * [[wiki:community|Community]]+Aside from the wiki, there are numerous ways to get in touch with us: 
 +  * discussion forum: [[http://linuxmusicians.com/|LinuxMusicians]] 
 +  * mailing lists: [[:apps:all:lau|linux audio mailinglists]] 
 +  * IRC: #opensourcemusicians and #lad (Linux Audio Developers) on irc.libera.chat ([[https://web.libera.chat/|web chat]]) 
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 +Web resources 
 +  * [[wiki:places1|Linux audio in social media]] 
 +  * [[wiki:places2|Link collection to wikis, forums, mailinglists, IRC channels]] 
 +  * [[wiki:music_making_resources|Link collection for free sheet music, samples, sounds, etc.]] 
 +  * [[wiki:music_made_with_linux|Music made with Linux]] 
 +  * [[wiki:user_resources|External user resources index]]
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