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Originally Posted by AlexK  Whether the system is truly 64 bit or not is irrelevant, it's how well it works that's the matter, and I can almost guarantee you're going to struggle to get a good recording rig going with Linux. There's a reason none of the big studios use Linux to run DAW systems. No ProTools/Logic/Nuendo/DP support, and hardly any plugins... |
The ALSA RME drivers for the hammerfall series are very good, alsa even developed a software mixer to go with it.
http://pd.klingt.org/files/hdspmixer.png
Lately I record and mix everything from classical music to Jazz to hiphop.
And everything is working great! All the time, never any hickups. As for plugs there are hundreds of plugs for linux, just not many commercial, and there are even ways to integrate commercial plugs into ardour, and well there is Harrison.
I wouldn't go back to windows even if there was a gun pointed at my head :D
Here is a link from Sound on Sound on a studio who is using Linux as their DAW.
Linux And Music Using Linux For Recording & Mastering
Oldies, but goodies
Sorry guys dun mean to be a jerk or anything, but I can't stand it if people b*tch on things they haven't had experience with, just needed to set the record straight.
But my workflow may not apeal to anyone, but simply saying Ardour is not a good DAW, or Linux is not ready for it is a bit naive.
If you prefer to use another DAW because you want to use commercial plugs, or have another workflow or for any reason for that matter, yes sure I can understand. In the beginning the system had some rough edges here and there.
But since the coming of Ubuntu Studio which is specialized for Audio, Video and graphic design things are working very good. Ubuntu music uses a realtime kernel which is optimized for audio, and when installing you can chose to install hundreds of plugs.
Plugins For Ardour | ardour Home | Ubuntu Studio
See here to check if your audio card is supported:
Matrix:Main - AlsaProject
peace,
p.s. If you have more question bring 'em on.