I have literally zero experience with creating audio, but I want to try something new for me.

I know most people who are “properly” into music production are just using a Mac, because it just works and where a lot of the software is available.

Thing is, I have zero expectations.
I don’t need a lot of features, plug-ins, and whatever. Most stuff will probably just be fine for me.

Heck, I don’t even know what I need in the first place to get a full “stack” of audio production software.

For the start, I’d prefer something simple. Mostly just something where I can arrange a few recorded audio tracks onto each other and maybe edit them a bit. Something where I can record the tracks with my microphone (and some time later maybe an input device like a piano keyboard, e-guitar, etc.) and listen them at the same time, preferably in the same program.

What are your experiences with making music on Linux?
What software would you recommend?

  • chillpanzee@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Software wise, ProTools is what nearly everyone in the industry uses. Its been around forever. It enjoys a massive monopoly share of the market. But I don’t think it works on Linux. Mac n PC only.

    For a cheaper Linux friendly option, consider Fairlight (the audio component of Black magic Resolve).

    The name “Fairlight” has also been around forever, but was defunct for a while, and a handful of years ago the fine folks at Blackmagic Design bought the brand and IP integrated into their Resolve software. While Resolve has a free tier that includes Fairlight, some might require the Studio version which is a one time fee of ~US$300 and includes all future updates. I’ve heard some Pros speak highly of the new Fairlight. Can’t vouch for it myself but the mantra of the Blackmagic CEO is “we build the tools we wanted when we were working creatives.”