I use Debian Linux for everything except music production (and have done for about 15 years). I used to build my own custom kernels (I just can't be arsed now).
So please, there is no need to flog the dead horse about' early adoption' and 'needlessly updating' or 'taking the time to *learn* Linux'.
System stability is the most important thing for me:
I only ever use the stable release of Debian as opposed to 'testing' or 'unstable' (Sid). I am still on Windows 8.1 and Studio One 2.6.5
However, the point I am making is; that this cannot in any way be considered a well designed audio sub-system:
![Image](http://www.tuxradar.com/files/LXF130.audio.layers.png)
In fact, it cannot even be described as 'designed', it has just evolved.
And grown arms, legs, feelers and antennae
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif)
Certainly you will find people who do use Linux for music production. Well done to them.
However, I would rather put the time and effort into the music rather than hacking around with something that is fundamentally flawed to begin with.
Over and out
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)