You didn't say this previously; this is a good point, and certainly one I'll concede on, although only half of Jack's advantages are actually brought (the Jack Transport is available, but unused by apps not specifically designed to use Jack); it allows Windows and OS X to use the audio-redirection capabilities with no problems, and if that's all you need, then you're absolutely right, you don't need Linux. I previously stated as much: if you have a workflow that works for you, then use it, and don't worry about Linux.pljones wrote:If you just need JACK to fix some problem in your workflow, just add JACK. It runs happily on Windows and OSX and brings almost all its advantages. Without bringing in the disadvantages of a Linux audio solution. So you really can't use it as a justification on its own for saying Linux makes a problem easier to solve.
Linux's biggest advantage is price. For the cost of some sweat equity in preparing the system, you can have a lot of tools at your disposal without the financial costs involved in the (unrestricted and legal) DAW+synths/samplers+plugins, which can then be spent on physical gear instead.
The other advantage is entirely for people like me, who do not want to use Windows or Mac. Just as you are invested in your system and workflow, so are we. I'll admit, part of the reason I advocate Linux is to encourage use of the platform, which will encourage developers to release the tools on the platform, ultimately meaning that it will be successful. But I seriously don't think it's as bad as you make it, because I've worked with it for a long time. I've got the tools, and I'm using them. With no crashing. Granted, I don't have the musical skills you probably do, and likely never will, but there's more to audio than just music.
