Thanks Brian! So your instructions basically turn my Ubuntu into a Studio-like distro? That's fantastic. I'm excited to give it a shot. I am in love with Linux so far. It was a headache getting my nVidia card setup with dual displays and running in 3D desktop mode, but now that's done, I've only got the novation nio to try and hook up. TBH I'm looking for other audio cards though as well.briandc wrote:The easiest way to set up an audio environment at this point, is to go into Synaptic Package Manager. Click "reload" to update the lists. Click "mark all upgrades" to update your already-installed stuff. If it indicates stuff to be updated, update it.grymmjack wrote:Hi guys!
Recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Is Ubuntu studio the same stuff minus the packages and maybe the desktop? Seems so.
Anyone got a Novation nio 2|4 USB driver for Linux?
Thanks!
Then put in the search field, "ubuntu studio." You should see a series of packages that you can choose to download or not. (Some of them may be video-oriented rather than audio, since Ubuntu Studio was designed to specialize in both audio and video production.)
Once you've checked the packages that you want installed (click "mark" if they require any dependency packages), then click "apply" and then "apply."
When the download and install is finished, you may need to reboot your computer (it will tell you if you need to do it).
Voilà!
brian
The thing about doing what you said, will this provide a low latency kernel? I've been doing some research and it seems that's what I'd want for audio, but it also seems that my favorite DAW (Ableton Live) might not take advantage of lower latency through WINE?
Anyway, really pleased to start this fantastic journey again. I'm an oldschool linux user but ditched for Windows to get mainstream support of the latest and greatest hardware. It's amazing how far linux has come these days though.
Truly viable alternative to osx/win for free. What an awesome time to be a geek!