This is certainly a thing to keep in mind, even quite a few Motu's are running fine on Linux.Scrubbing Monkeys wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:42 am Using Win 10 for now. I would have switched to linux if my Motu Ultralite mk3 would play nice. It is not class compliant.
POLL: What Operating Systems do you use for music production? (Jan 2026)
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3657 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
You can be creative in any right place on Earth, and not only in the wealthiest cities. Bring the world feelings from everywhere, and not only feelings of capitalistic or jail environment.
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
The poll runs until Feb 5th, so please vote if you haven’t already done so. 
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRAF
- 13734 posts since 19 Jun, 2008 from Seattle
That's good to know. Thank you. Your input is always appreciated.audiojunkie wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:55 pmBummer. At least you will know to look for class compliance in your next audio interface purchase.Scrubbing Monkeys wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:42 am Using Win 10 for now. I would have switched to linux if my Motu Ultralite mk3 would play nice. It is not class compliant.
Here's another tip about audio interfaces. Since Linux usually can't access built-in DSP and software features (since companies still aren't providing Linux software for their hardware), it is best to look for an audio device that has all of the options as physical controls on the device. If the physical controls are on the device and you don't need to use software to access them, then the device should work fine with Linux as long as it is class compliant.
As I stated in another thread (about what plugin would you resurrect) the other day. Annnd +1 for Linux. I am (finally) seriously doing the ground work for installing Linux Mint on a new workstation I'm building. And possibly my internet machine as well. My use of Windows apps is actually quite minimal, but significant to me. Predominantly file explorer, notepad, and 'paint' for cropping screen grabs, and task manager when needed. I will be keeping a couple of networked Win-10 (audio/video/3D/graphics/photo) processing/editing machines offline, to avoid the 'update' snaffoos, as I have no desire or intention of using Windows 11. Not to be 'cliche' but, I AM way "too old for this" Microsoft crap.
I'm not a musician, but I've designed sounds that others use to make music. http://soundcloud.com/obsidiananvil
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
I am always happy to help!
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
The poll is still going! If you haven't voted, please do so!
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRian
- 584 posts since 20 Jun, 2005
BUMP!
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3657 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Bumpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Bumpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Bumpty together again.
Bumpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Bumpty together again.
You can be creative in any right place on Earth, and not only in the wealthiest cities. Bring the world feelings from everywhere, and not only feelings of capitalistic or jail environment.
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
The results are looking good. It appears that Linux usage went up by 4% between last year and this year.
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
Linux dropped one percentage point to 13%. That’s still not too bad. There are some poll is still open, until Feb 5th, so there is still time to vote, if you haven’t already done so!
Please Vote!
Please Vote!
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3657 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Is it similar to the last one?
You can be creative in any right place on Earth, and not only in the wealthiest cities. Bring the world feelings from everywhere, and not only feelings of capitalistic or jail environment.
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
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- KVRAF
- 7027 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
The percentage went up 3% from last year. Even though the original poll was lost, there were still a lot of votes done. This still gets a pretty good representation of the changes from last year, and it matches what I've personally been seeing. I've noticed more Linux users every year that passes, and this past year has been the most Linux users on KVR that I've seen. So this has turned out to be a good thing. Thank you for setting up the poll again. I was so disheartened at the time that the original poll for this year got deleted, I didn't have the desire to bother setting another one up again.
Each year is lessons learned. I think we've got the format for the poll down pretty well. We'll just have to try to be careful not to spam other forums here. We'll get less user responses, but hopefully enough to still be useful. At this point, we are good until Dec/Jan for the next poll (2027).
Thank you for your help!!
Each year is lessons learned. I think we've got the format for the poll down pretty well. We'll just have to try to be careful not to spam other forums here. We'll get less user responses, but hopefully enough to still be useful. At this point, we are good until Dec/Jan for the next poll (2027).
Thank you for your help!!
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3657 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Welcome!
I have also noticed a small increase in people getting more interested with Linux. My thesis was that this could happen with Windows 11 being introduced. It should only be a matter of time and more developers jumping on the train, for Linux to become a more prominent player, or at least valid option in the music field. We have seen quite a few recent add-ons, plus some more unexpected surprises, so the List is steady growing already.
Next year is on you then, brother.
I have also noticed a small increase in people getting more interested with Linux. My thesis was that this could happen with Windows 11 being introduced. It should only be a matter of time and more developers jumping on the train, for Linux to become a more prominent player, or at least valid option in the music field. We have seen quite a few recent add-ons, plus some more unexpected surprises, so the List is steady growing already.
Next year is on you then, brother.
You can be creative in any right place on Earth, and not only in the wealthiest cities. Bring the world feelings from everywhere, and not only feelings of capitalistic or jail environment.
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org
― Aleksey Vaneev
https://linuxdaw.org