So I guess this is the next step @quaratineinthesejeans? @NotMyRealName and all other musicians of TE, maybe we can use this thread to discuss ideas, share resources and just generally come up with music? Looking forward to the discussions! 
Yo, this looks cool. Sticking around and looking forward to seeing some insane musicians from here!
Just curious, anyone out there (or in here!) who've tried running the Ubuntu Studio edition of Linux operating system for music/media production? I mean, possible without using commercial/windows based software?
Yes, boss...tried few times and failed miserably.
The JACK/ ALSA thing drove me mad. Yes, some people are making good music with Linux. But they are purely electronic musicians.
Most people I know of in this industry uses some outboard hardware, possibly won't work with Linux ( some older ones don't even work with Windows, newest version of Mac OS)
Glad you brought up this topic. Apple used to care about musicians ( LPX is a pretty cheap DAW with very usable plugins, except the reverbs I have used it exclusively for TV commercials, mixed and mastered for many bands)
But Apple is also abandoning us. I haven't updated my main iMac for years ( in fear of breaking crucial templates, old projects, few outboard gears)
Windows is also not ideal due to the crappy audio drivers ( ASIO4ALL is the only option and it crashes at times if you need to change settings with the DAW open)
First question, what kind of music you guys produce? Any professionally trained audio engineer here?
I can provide a list of free DAWs with no restrictions, free sample libraries, free VST/VSTi ( and corresponding AAX/ AU for ProTools and Logic user)
Licence sharing is probably illegal openly ( not pirated stuff, but legal keys to few SW that I don't use anymore)
If someone needs Steven Slate Drums 4, please drop a PM ( will be able to send you only after 15th of this month)
The JACK/ ALSA thing drove me mad. Yes, some people are making good music with Linux. But they are purely electronic musicians.
Most people I know of in this industry uses some outboard hardware, possibly won't work with Linux ( some older ones don't even work with Windows, newest version of Mac OS)
Glad you brought up this topic. Apple used to care about musicians ( LPX is a pretty cheap DAW with very usable plugins, except the reverbs I have used it exclusively for TV commercials, mixed and mastered for many bands)
But Apple is also abandoning us. I haven't updated my main iMac for years ( in fear of breaking crucial templates, old projects, few outboard gears)
Windows is also not ideal due to the crappy audio drivers ( ASIO4ALL is the only option and it crashes at times if you need to change settings with the DAW open)
First question, what kind of music you guys produce? Any professionally trained audio engineer here?
I can provide a list of free DAWs with no restrictions, free sample libraries, free VST/VSTi ( and corresponding AAX/ AU for ProTools and Logic user)
Licence sharing is probably illegal openly ( not pirated stuff, but legal keys to few SW that I don't use anymore)
If someone needs Steven Slate Drums 4, please drop a PM ( will be able to send you only after 15th of this month)
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There are some new underlying audio changes coming soon to a popular linux distro near you
it's called PipeWire and should make life easier for audio equipment users. I am not one of them, just reading this stuff on blogs etc.I read about it, and as usual didn't understand anything...Linux is not for idiots.
Warren is an old friend and a really good enginner.
Watch this if you're recording vocals at home.
Tracktion is having a 40% discount across all synths, Waveform pro etc. Today's the last day.
Warren is an old friend and a really good enginner.
Watch this if you're recording vocals at home.
Tracktion is having a 40% discount across all synths, Waveform pro etc. Today's the last day.
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Can anybody here play the drums for Don't fear the Reaper (BOC)? I was trying to program the drum track in Addictive Drums 2 and Ableton Drum rack, seems incredibly difficult...so complex ride and cymbal section!! I'm pretty good at programming drums, but this is incredibly hard. Can manage the kick and snare part, but layering with cymbals seems impossible!!
Say whatever you wanna say about Davie...he's freaking incredible...I'm playing bass for more than 20 years..won't be able to play any of those..NONE ( but can play all of them in a guitar)
Say whatever you wanna say about Davie...he's freaking incredible...I'm playing bass for more than 20 years..won't be able to play any of those..NONE ( but can play all of them in a guitar)
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I sort of stopped watching Davie after he gave in to the memes a bit too much and his channel became more of an entertainment one rather than a music one, but yep no denying that his skills are seriously bomb
Very true...too much of idiocy...but yes!! He can play his thing like any pro, if not better.
I myself watch his vieos and he makes everything look so eefortless and piece of cake, another one of my favourites is rob landes and gordo the drummer