...and if so what is the distro you use and your experience with setting up Bitwig?
I'm considering Linux to avoid Windows 11 again, but perhaps I should dual boot?
Interested in any Linux users experience pro and against. Is Ubuntu Studio the way?
Are you happy being on LINUX for music production?
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- KVRist
- 74 posts since 4 Jan, 2024
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- KVRian
- 1263 posts since 6 Jun, 2016
Yes, I'm definitely happy, but of course it wasn't a cakewalk to get here. However, I didn't have to do it all at once; I've been daily-driving Linux for many years, be it desktop, laptop, server, etc.
I like Arch derivatives at the moment.
Personally, I think dual booting sucks. I would rather have two computers at that rate, and KVM switch between them--which I did for a while! ... but even that sucks if you ask me.
I don't like Ubuntu at all, so I would say no to that. However, many others here like it.
That said, a general purpose Linux distro/build is what I'd recommend over a so-called purpose built "studio" one. The reason being is the experience will be less convoluted, in my experience.
Another word of advice, concerning hardware; always shop for class compliant USB devices and don't get gear that relies on a software interface, because, more than likely, it will not run on Linux.
Also, concerning interfaces, get an RME. Spend the extra money and you won't be disappointed.
I'm on my second UFX, and you don't need to use their TotalMix software in order to operate the device properly. Furthermore, practically everything is made available through the user interface on the device itself, so ... Good stuff!
I like Arch derivatives at the moment.
Personally, I think dual booting sucks. I would rather have two computers at that rate, and KVM switch between them--which I did for a while! ... but even that sucks if you ask me.
I don't like Ubuntu at all, so I would say no to that. However, many others here like it.
That said, a general purpose Linux distro/build is what I'd recommend over a so-called purpose built "studio" one. The reason being is the experience will be less convoluted, in my experience.
Another word of advice, concerning hardware; always shop for class compliant USB devices and don't get gear that relies on a software interface, because, more than likely, it will not run on Linux.
Also, concerning interfaces, get an RME. Spend the extra money and you won't be disappointed.
I'm on my second UFX, and you don't need to use their TotalMix software in order to operate the device properly. Furthermore, practically everything is made available through the user interface on the device itself, so ... Good stuff!
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- KVRAF
- 7020 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
Happy Linux user here. 
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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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 74 posts since 4 Jan, 2024
So your using ARCH distro? And is RME a brand or an acronym for something?lunardigs wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2026 11:19 pm
I like Arch derivatives at the moment...
Also, concerning interfaces, get an RME.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 74 posts since 4 Jan, 2024
what distro are you using? Any problems with workarounds I should know about?
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- KVRian
- 1263 posts since 6 Jun, 2016
Arch is a distro, yes. Although it's not a beginner's distro. Yet, if you like Arch--the project, the community, whatever--then Manjaro might be a better place to start. It's based on Arch and comes outfitted pretty well without bloat.Digital-Aura wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 12:58 amSo your using ARCH distro? And is RME a brand or an acronym for something?lunardigs wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2026 11:19 pm
I like Arch derivatives at the moment...
Also, concerning interfaces, get an RME.
RME makes audio interfaces. I personally think they're the best in class. Which tracks with their reputation, but more importantly, I'd say, they work very nicely with Linux.