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What audio interface works with Linux?
soundcards from Creative Labs. USB audio and MIDI interfaces known to work under Linux include devices from M-Audio, Edirol/Roland, and Tascam. Linux-compatible PCMCIA digital audio interfaces are available from CoreSound (also for some PDAs) and Digigram.
Are mixers better than audio interfaces?
A USB mixer will generally have more hardware controls than an audio interface. But usually you will only record a stereo stream from a USB mixer – which will be a mix of all your audio inputs. (Unless you buy a higher end USB mixer with multiple outputs).
Does focusrite work with Linux?
The overall verdict: The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is an awesome and affordable device which works well in a Linux environment once you learn how to configure JACK.
Do mixers work as audio interfaces?
As I mentioned at the beginning, a lot of mixers now have USB outputs, meaning the mixer can double as an audio interface and send audio via USB into your computer. For some people, having that flexibility to work at or away from the computer is ideal. But for you people just starting: No computer = get mixer.
Does Scarlett solo work on Linux?
None of our products are supported for use on Linux. Our USB products (Scarletts and Clarett USB) are Class Compliant USB Devices and may work in a Linux-based setup that supports this class of device, but we do not offer support for doing this and cannot verify the performance you may experience.
How do I configure QjackCtl?
A GUI-based example setup
- Install jack2 and jack2-dbus.
- Install qjackctl, and tell your GUI window/desktop system to run it at startup.
- Make sure QjackCtl is told to: use the D-Bus interface,
- Reboot.
- After logging in, you will see QjackCtl in your system tray.
- Tweak settings in the QjackCtl GUI to lower latency.
What does Ubuntu use for audio?
PulseAudio
Sound in Ubuntu is based on PulseAudio. On both phone and PC, its user interface includes a “Sound” panel in System Settings (which also covers vibrations on the phone), volume notification bubbles, and the sound menu. For help with using sound in Ubuntu, see Ubuntu Help online.
Are there any USB audio interfaces for Linux?
There’s a lot of USB audio interfaces available but many of them aren’t fully functional under Linux, or even don’t work at all. Fortunately the situation is improving.
How to make music on Linux with M-Audio?
When you install LMMS, plug in the KeyStudio keyboard, and run LMMS, the software automatically detects the keyboard. To get started, click the Samples tab and open the instruments folder. Double-click the instrument of your choice to open it in the Beat+Baseline Editor.
How does ASIO help with latency in Linux?
To avoid such latency Steinberg (of Cubase fame) developed the ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) protocol, which allows the audio interface to connect directly with the PC hardware, reducing latency. Under Linux we have a similar latency problem with ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound System), but there is no Linux implementation of ASIO.
What kind of computer do I need to make music?
M-Audio has supplied hardware and software to computer-based musicians for 20 years. Its new “make-music-now” line of products, aimed at musicians just getting into computers or PC users with an interest in music, includes a microphone, speakers, drum machine, and DJ mixer deck.