I'm really glad to see free (as in freedom) software for music production getting some attention! I happen to be making videos about these for years. I work exclusively on Linux and Ardour is my favorite DAW so far. There's also many amazing free (and open-source) plug-ins available only for Linux. Also: Ardour 6 is bound to release pretty soon, so we can expect a lot of improvements in this workstation. Rock on!
I've installed Ardour 6 in my Ubuntu Desktop.. and it is not free... it has a free/demo license, but it will mute all sound every 10 minutes. Do you know if Ardour is totally free inside Ubuntu Studio?
@@douglashm just install it from distro's repositories. It's gpl so there's no problem distributing it this way, the version downloaded from the website is trying to fund development (also entirely within the bounds of the gpl)
What makes linux attractive is the new wave of purpose-built Consoles!!!!!! + the facts when sales start to matter and win or mac gets too complex! Adapt to win or mac or make items work out of the box?? !! plus in Full studios with server banks.. Linux runs that beast of a server rack sooo....
Professionally I have to work a lot with MacOS. Privately I made 10 years ago the switch from Windows to Ubuntu and I never looked back :-) How you said, it works. It takes some years to become really knowledgeable with Linux but the freedom and fun it provided me over all the years is unrivaled.
You can rescue some pretty old machines using Linux. I'm using a ten year old Dell laptop with 4GB ram, Debian with LXDE gui, and fired up Ardour with enough tracks to record a band. Good to see a video about using Linux and recording.
I saved a 2007 Vaio that was basically trash with Ubuntu last year. Played steam games on it for a while then gave it to a friend who's windows laptop broke.
@@ak-ut7zy depending on how much ram you have it can probably run well with Ubuntu Studio. Anywhere from 8-16gb of ram and a 2.8ghz dual core is plenty to run Ubuntu smoothly.
Great video. I am looking forward for some follow up on this topic. By the way, use JACK for better latency. It also allows some complex audio routing between audio sources, effects and daw !
Awesome! I've been using Linux and UNIX since forever and honestly prefer it over Windows. I just picked up a new PC to replace the old workhorse, and after seeing this video I installed Ubuntu Studio on top of Ubuntu Mate 18.04. Thanks mate! I"m not sure how many views videos like this will get but I definitely appreciate them.
I slapped Ubuntu Studio onto my old laptop, last year, to give it a new lest of life. Lenovo T61 - Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.20GHz, 4GB RAM Works great. The Ubuntu Studio distro has all the fiddly audio routing set up for you. The DAW Ardour took a little effort to learn after using Studio One Pro but it kept me doing music during the period I was finding a new place to live. Most of my stuff went into storage and this lappy became my lifeline for 6 months. Now my main Studio One PC is setup again in my new place, this laptop lives at my bedside. There are a couple of instrument plugins I have that are Linux only so it still gets used for music now and then alongside S1.
Awesome video, I'm about to try and record a bit of guitar on Ubuntu 18.04LTS and I'm still trying to get my head around what I need. You've got me thinking I want to try Ubuntu Studio too! Thanks for all your effort, great job.
This is exactly what I’ve always wanted to learn how to do!!!! Creating a simple “home” studio with inexpensive software is what I would like to have just to learn how to record and produce tracks. This would be a great series of tutorials!!!! Cheers!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎸🎸🎸🎸
This is a great find. Linux is damn near bulletproof and uses very little resources to run the OS.If this works well and there are plugins available for the standard signal processing, then it is an extreme find and a great service you are providing a wonderful tool is free.
I switched entirely from Mac to Linux last year. When I realised how much a new Mac would cost me, I decided to build a beast of a Ryzen 9 machine for a fraction of the price. I love the flexibility and customisability of Linux!
Nice video! I just missed your recording set-up. How did your do the drums and the bass tracks? Did you plug your guitar straight into the interface and used amp modeling plug-ins or did you use the Torpedo Live? I recently started using Bandlab Cakewalk, which is also free for windows. Great upgrade over Audacity. Audacity is fun and easy, but as soon as I moved into Cakewalk and started messing with the vst plug-ins I've realized how much I was missing. Keen on bluesin'!
Little hint: Ardour, or rather Ubuntu Studio, comes with about 5 gazillion LV2 and Linux VST plugins. Always scan for plugins when starting Ardour the first time.
No worries at all. I also posted a link in the cards to testing the same software out with Ubuntu Desktop as well. I think I prefer Ubuntu Desktop over Studio visually, but it's all personal taste.
On your webpage, you recommend buying an audio interface from B&H... But B&H state that they won't ship these products to Australia! Any other recommendations? Where did you get your interface from?
I got Ubuntu Studio working on my desktop, but the sound wouldn't work lol! Surprisingly, I GOT it to run on my Laptop which WAS a locked WINDOZE/M$ system only! Tried running Mint 18.1 on it a year or 2 ago, no go! Kernel panic! (NO CPU support I guess!) Turns out it was Win only. Seems instruction set has been released, as the laptop is over 8 years old now! I should be able to get MINT 19.X to run on it now! It's good stuff anyhoo! Cheers Shane!
I dont want to sound like a luddite but get a tascam dp008 its absolutely superb, 2 XLR inputs 8 tracks plus bounce, portable, editing,eqs, effects, sound qualities amazing 150 pounds and your done. I used to use my PC to record using mixcraft but since getting the tascam i've never looked back no i'm not getting paid by tascam!!
Nice to know about the Behringers just picking up without hassle on Ubuntu. Planning on getting the UMC202. By the way, the name is pronounced OO-BOON-TOO.
Shane, I don't realize you were such a tech nerd! Awesome! So are you really considering a move away from the big DAW software? What was the motivation?
I doubt I will be moving away from Nuendo until I finish my current project. The motivation was a computer sitting there doing nothing for about 6 months. I did a similar video on my tech channel with the same computer testing Ubuntu Desktop. :-)
@@inthebluesI was actually thinking about picking up Cubase, as Steinberg are having a 50% off sale, including cross grades and upgrades. Though Cubase is pretty complex compared to other software.
@@jbognap Cubase is pretty easy once you work it out mate. Nuendo is the same thing and it's the best software I have ever used. Much of the complicated stuff is working out how to get your sound card working for the first time but then it's all good.
Hey mate, love your videos and I have been noticing a trend towards cheaper or more affordable gear on your channel. Although this is awesome, I also get the vibe that you are now a bit negative with more expensive gear in regards to hand wired high end amps and expensive instruments in some of the videos. I just think that no matter how much money you make, you can always eventually save for that dream thing. I work at IGA and teach guitar so I don't earn a lot of money haha. My first dream amp was a two rock amp and it actually led me on a great path to finding my dream tone. Your channel helped me with that through your studio pro videos so thanks!. Your recent videos work very well for the general players but as a professional player I love seeing your reviews of ALL gear regardless of price. I think many people are willing to pay more money for what inspires them and makes them feel a certain way. I love all gear reviews, whether cheap or expensive....but money is just money. If you spend a bit more for something that makes you feel a special way, I reckon that's totally worth it. I earn about 40 grand a year and I just spent $1600 on a cabinet.... but I loveeeeee it.
can I use Mooer GE200 as DAW/sound card, and connect it via Micro USB port on GE200 directly to Ubuntu laptop? what if I add a NUX Looper after the GE200, would it still work if we take the Micro USB output from that looper pedal? sorry if my questions are too dumb, but I'm a total newbie in this game, trying to figure stuff out. of course I can play/record on GE200, and save to 6 hours looper, and then transfer WAV files to the computer to edit. but I'd rather use the Reaper / Ardour to record into the beats time frames, so that everything would be always in sync / tempo.
"I don't have any plugins" Well... Ubuntu Studio actually comes with tons of plugins preinstalled. Maybe you'll get to that later, gonna keep watching the video to the now!
This was great to see. I started on Garageband 15 years ago. I actually bought a mac because of that program. Eventually, I decided Linux was a much better option in terms of keeping older computers out of the landfill. The thing is that I've never really jumped in with Ardour. Total cowardice, but this was a good nudge to get back in there and sort it out. Also much respect on the nerdery. I see you with the command line. Well done!
I’m not a big fan of Linux for audio production because I’m heavily invested into virtual instruments and effects (both AU and VST), and unfortunately Linux isn’t great for that. (And yes, I know there’s few virtual instruments and effects on Linux too now, but it’s absolutely no comparison to what we have on Mac/Windows, and Wine is just another layer I could live without). Now, if all you need is to record couple of audio tracks (some kind of computized version of the old tape multi-tracks recorder), then it will work fine enough.
Ubuntu Studio comes with the Calf suite (great eq, comp, delay, verb, mod, etc) and software instruments too (synths, hammond, drum machine/pattern sequencer, sampler, etc). I recommend you run ardour in JACK mode instead of ALSA to use these tools to their full potential. If you're coming from Win/Mac, this could be helpful too: PLUGIN ARCHITECTURE WIN/MAC: VST, RTAS, AU LINUX: LV2, LADSPA AUDIO PROTOCOL WIN/MAC: ASIO, CORE AUDIO LINUX: JACK
Ok......ridiculous question ie warning! LOL). I've noticed numerous times that when you wear a hoody, you pull the hood forward over one shoulder and never seem to let it lay on your back like normal......any particular reason or is it just some type of neurosis you have? e.g. OCD? LMAO BTW, great review!!!
I can’t say Linux ‘cause I just tried Ubuntu Studio with my M-Audio Profire 610 Firewire connection. And Linux could not handle it at all. I am beginning to hate Windows 11 Pro because of the direction they are going into. SPYING!!! I just need a stable OS for Music Production THAT WORKS. I DON’T NEED A HEAD ACHE.
Most internal soundcards don't allow you to record certain types of microphones or certain types of recording situations where you want to monitor your audio and record it at the same time for example. Phantom powered or studio microphones on average won't work well with PC sound cards.
Wow this is ironic shane but during your whole process with this i was embarking on same mission literaly ...i have old windows 7 laptop an just converted to linux mint for recording guitar tracks you just took the skepticism out of the equation if it works well ...👍👍👍 ...i will have to check out your other channel...i will add linux is easoer to find trusted standalone drivers for direct connection to pc as well
I slapped Ubuntu Studio onto my old laptop, last year, to give it a new lest of life. Lenovo T61 - Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.20GHz, 4GB RAM Works great. The Ubuntu Studio distro has all the fiddly audio routing set up for you. The DAW Ardour took a little effort to learn after using Studio One Pro but it kept me doing music during the period I was finding a new place to live. Most of my stuff went into storage and this lappy became my lifeline for 6 months. Now my main Studio One PC is setup again in my new place, this laptop lives at my bedside. There are a couple of instrument plugins I have that are Linux only so it still gets used for music now and then alongside S1.
"I don't have any plugins" Well... Ubuntu Studio actually comes with tons of plugins preinstalled. Maybe you'll get to that later, gonna keep watching the video to the now!
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This video took a while to make. I hope you enjoy it. You can follow the setup tutorial in the description. Enjoy! 👍
i cant find your tech channel
@@kazzTrismus Geeky Nerdy Techy is the name of it. :-)
Thank you mate ! I was looking for this very thing ! I'm a little late to the game ! ;-)
Another you might try is reaper... I believe there is a Linux version.. I just subscribed....great channel.
I'm really glad to see free (as in freedom) software for music production getting some attention!
I happen to be making videos about these for years. I work exclusively on Linux and Ardour is my favorite DAW so far. There's also many amazing free (and open-source) plug-ins available only for Linux.
Also: Ardour 6 is bound to release pretty soon, so we can expect a lot of improvements in this workstation.
Rock on!
I've installed Ardour 6 in my Ubuntu Desktop.. and it is not free... it has a free/demo license, but it will mute all sound every 10 minutes. Do you know if Ardour is totally free inside Ubuntu Studio?
@@douglashm just install it from distro's repositories. It's gpl so there's no problem distributing it this way, the version downloaded from the website is trying to fund development (also entirely within the bounds of the gpl)
What makes linux attractive is the new wave of purpose-built Consoles!!!!!! + the facts when sales start to matter and win or mac gets too complex! Adapt to win or mac or make items work out of the box??
!! plus in Full studios with server banks.. Linux runs that beast of a server rack sooo....
@@JamieBeardslee que que no way??
@unfa You are the man. I love your vids. Thank you.
Professionally I have to work a lot with MacOS. Privately I made 10 years ago the switch from Windows to Ubuntu and I never looked back :-) How you said, it works. It takes some years to become really knowledgeable with Linux but the freedom and fun it provided me over all the years is unrivaled.
You can rescue some pretty old machines using Linux. I'm using a ten year old Dell laptop with 4GB ram, Debian with LXDE gui, and fired up Ardour with enough tracks to record a band. Good to see a video about using Linux and recording.
i have dualcore laptop (a6 9220)
do think this enought for ubuntu studio
I saved a 2007 Vaio that was basically trash with Ubuntu last year. Played steam games on it for a while then gave it to a friend who's windows laptop broke.
@@ak-ut7zy depending on how much ram you have it can probably run well with Ubuntu Studio. Anywhere from 8-16gb of ram and a 2.8ghz dual core is plenty to run Ubuntu smoothly.
Great video. I am looking forward for some follow up on this topic. By the way, use JACK for better latency. It also allows some complex audio routing between audio sources, effects and daw !
Thanks for actually doing something that looks like work (and in only 11 minutes!) rather than just making a video touring the web site and menus.
Awesome! I've been using Linux and UNIX since forever and honestly prefer it over Windows. I just picked up a new PC to replace the old workhorse, and after seeing this video I installed Ubuntu Studio on top of Ubuntu Mate 18.04. Thanks mate! I"m not sure how many views videos like this will get but I definitely appreciate them.
I slapped Ubuntu Studio onto my old laptop, last year, to give it a new lest of life.
Lenovo T61 - Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.20GHz, 4GB RAM
Works great. The Ubuntu Studio distro has all the fiddly audio routing set up for you.
The DAW Ardour took a little effort to learn after using Studio One Pro but it kept me doing music during the period I was finding a new place to live.
Most of my stuff went into storage and this lappy became my lifeline for 6 months.
Now my main Studio One PC is setup again in my new place, this laptop lives at my bedside.
There are a couple of instrument plugins I have that are Linux only so it still gets used for music now and then alongside S1.
Oh yes, a truly interesting topic for a video. Short, and semi-sweet, as you spoke very little about the DAW (Ardour). More like this, please!
been using ubuntu studio for years. I edit my photography on there... Love this OS... long live open source... Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, I'm about to try and record a bit of guitar on Ubuntu 18.04LTS and I'm still trying to get my head around what I need. You've got me thinking I want to try Ubuntu Studio too! Thanks for all your effort, great job.
This is exactly what I’ve always wanted to learn how to do!!!! Creating a simple “home” studio with inexpensive software is what I would like to have just to learn how to record and produce tracks. This would be a great series of tutorials!!!! Cheers!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎸🎸🎸🎸
Jamal Kareem reaper is $60 if you don’t have a Linux system. I use it with a behrinnger in case you wanna get a simple set up.
Ramon Thanks I’ll check it out!!!
This is a great find. Linux is damn near bulletproof and uses very little resources to run the OS.If this works well and there are plugins available for the standard signal processing, then it is an extreme find and a great service you are providing a wonderful tool is free.
Thanks a lot, mate!
How do you program drums would be the next great lesson
this is a great departure from strictly gear ....really enjoyed looking at your process
Thanks a lot, Michael! :-)
Ah, perfect timing. I've been wanting to do this for a few weeks now but really needed some guidance. Thanks Shane.
I switched entirely from Mac to Linux last year. When I realised how much a new Mac would cost me, I decided to build a beast of a Ryzen 9 machine for a fraction of the price. I love the flexibility and customisability of Linux!
Nice video! I just missed your recording set-up. How did your do the drums and the bass tracks? Did you plug your guitar straight into the interface and used amp modeling plug-ins or did you use the Torpedo Live? I recently started using Bandlab Cakewalk, which is also free for windows. Great upgrade over Audacity. Audacity is fun and easy, but as soon as I moved into Cakewalk and started messing with the vst plug-ins I've realized how much I was missing.
Keen on bluesin'!
I Like lefty guitar UA-camrs Like you. Please dont Stop making UA-cam
same here: leftiez rule!
Little hint: Ardour, or rather Ubuntu Studio, comes with about 5 gazillion LV2 and Linux VST plugins. Always scan for plugins when starting Ardour the first time.
Great video...I will have to do this! Thanks for taking a chair on a different type of video vs GS Sat, etc!
Nice to see you've done the switch
Killer sound Shane!!!! you Rock!!! Love that Harley!!!! I gotta get one!!
have you tried rakarrack or guitarix and do you have any vids setting those up sir?
good vid much love from tasmania.
Good video. I don't think I've seen anyone else do a similar how to. Certainly interesting.
This was exactly what i wanted! Many thanks
No worries at all. I also posted a link in the cards to testing the same software out with Ubuntu Desktop as well. I think I prefer Ubuntu Desktop over Studio visually, but it's all personal taste.
On your webpage, you recommend buying an audio interface from B&H... But B&H state that they won't ship these products to Australia! Any other recommendations? Where did you get your interface from?
VERY COOL SHANE !! THANKS FOR SHARING !!
I got Ubuntu Studio working on my desktop, but the sound wouldn't work lol! Surprisingly, I GOT it to run on my Laptop which WAS a locked WINDOZE/M$ system only! Tried running Mint 18.1 on it a year or 2 ago, no go! Kernel panic! (NO CPU support I guess!) Turns out it was Win only. Seems instruction set has been released, as the laptop is over 8 years old now! I should be able to get MINT 19.X to run on it now!
It's good stuff anyhoo!
Cheers Shane!
I dont want to sound like a luddite but get a tascam dp008 its absolutely superb, 2 XLR inputs 8 tracks plus bounce, portable, editing,eqs, effects, sound qualities amazing 150 pounds and your done. I used to use my PC to record using mixcraft but since getting the tascam i've never looked back no i'm not getting paid by tascam!!
Nice to know about the Behringers just picking up without hassle on Ubuntu. Planning on getting the UMC202. By the way, the name is pronounced OO-BOON-TOO.
Cool video, shane!
Shane, I don't realize you were such a tech nerd! Awesome! So are you really considering a move away from the big DAW software? What was the motivation?
I doubt I will be moving away from Nuendo until I finish my current project. The motivation was a computer sitting there doing nothing for about 6 months. I did a similar video on my tech channel with the same computer testing Ubuntu Desktop. :-)
@@inthebluesI was actually thinking about picking up Cubase, as Steinberg are having a 50% off sale, including cross grades and upgrades. Though Cubase is pretty complex compared to other software.
@@jbognap Cubase is pretty easy once you work it out mate. Nuendo is the same thing and it's the best software I have ever used. Much of the complicated stuff is working out how to get your sound card working for the first time but then it's all good.
Hey mate, love your videos and I have been noticing a trend towards cheaper or more affordable gear on your channel. Although this is awesome, I also get the vibe that you are now a bit negative with more expensive gear in regards to hand wired high end amps and expensive instruments in some of the videos. I just think that no matter how much money you make, you can always eventually save for that dream thing. I work at IGA and teach guitar so I don't earn a lot of money haha. My first dream amp was a two rock amp and it actually led me on a great path to finding my dream tone. Your channel helped me with that through your studio pro videos so thanks!. Your recent videos work very well for the general players but as a professional player I love seeing your reviews of ALL gear regardless of price. I think many people are willing to pay more money for what inspires them and makes them feel a certain way. I love all gear reviews, whether cheap or expensive....but money is just money. If you spend a bit more for something that makes you feel a special way, I reckon that's totally worth it. I earn about 40 grand a year and I just spent $1600 on a cabinet.... but I loveeeeee it.
What a world we live in haha. I wont be ditching my set up but fair play on showing everyone this
can I use Mooer GE200 as DAW/sound card, and connect it via Micro USB port on GE200 directly to Ubuntu laptop?
what if I add a NUX Looper after the GE200, would it still work if we take the Micro USB output from that looper pedal?
sorry if my questions are too dumb, but I'm a total newbie in this game, trying to figure stuff out.
of course I can play/record on GE200, and save to 6 hours looper, and then transfer WAV files to the computer to edit.
but I'd rather use the Reaper / Ardour to record into the beats time frames, so that everything would be always in sync / tempo.
"I don't have any plugins"
Well... Ubuntu Studio actually comes with tons of plugins preinstalled. Maybe you'll get to that later, gonna keep watching the video to the now!
Very cool. Does it handle plugins?
I use Traction 7 in linux.
does sound comes from the pc speakers or you use an amp as well?
This was great to see. I started on Garageband 15 years ago. I actually bought a mac because of that program. Eventually, I decided Linux was a much better option in terms of keeping older computers out of the landfill. The thing is that I've never really jumped in with Ardour. Total cowardice, but this was a good nudge to get back in there and sort it out.
Also much respect on the nerdery. I see you with the command line. Well done!
You, Sir, have the best guitar face....
Looked like he was losing a FEW loads! ;oP
For video editig you should try Olive. Use the one from the snap software repository for example
nice one!
Any chance you could show a setup with a USB interface to pc that allows you to play along with UA-cam or Spotify?
I miss this operating system xD
Reaper is available on Linux - Great DAW, great price (free).
Reaper is NOT free. Amazing DAW.
@@whelanbdubs You are correct, my error. It is however very affordable. Thank you for the correction.
wow great
I’m not a big fan of Linux for audio production because I’m heavily invested into virtual instruments and effects (both AU and VST), and unfortunately Linux isn’t great for that. (And yes, I know there’s few virtual instruments and effects on Linux too now, but it’s absolutely no comparison to what we have on Mac/Windows, and Wine is just another layer I could live without). Now, if all you need is to record couple of audio tracks (some kind of computized version of the old tape multi-tracks recorder), then it will work fine enough.
Maybe next: amp simulator on linux. I know one free software on linux, but i haven't tried yet. Maybe you could give a try
For people still watching this, he could have edited the video on Ubuntu Studio as well beause it also comes with Video editing software.
The more I hear them, the more I realize that I need to get something with Filertrons.
Its a really great sounding guitar. I am shocked how nice it sounds.
It's not that easy as you showed I think. I could see you use JACK. Can you please show precisely how to set things up so low latency could work?
is a Dualcore laptop good enought for Ubuntu Studio
(a6 9220)
Cool ....nice move
plugins or other effects based additional software?
Take a look at guitarix.org
Is there plugins that work with this DAW?
Yep, just do a google search.
Ubuntu Studio comes with the Calf suite (great eq, comp, delay, verb, mod, etc) and software instruments too (synths, hammond, drum machine/pattern sequencer, sampler, etc). I recommend you run ardour in JACK mode instead of ALSA to use these tools to their full potential.
If you're coming from Win/Mac, this could be helpful too:
PLUGIN ARCHITECTURE WIN/MAC: VST, RTAS, AU LINUX: LV2, LADSPA
AUDIO PROTOCOL WIN/MAC: ASIO, CORE AUDIO LINUX: JACK
This is an incredibly powerful and useful distro of Linux/Ubuntu
Ok......ridiculous question ie warning! LOL). I've noticed numerous times that when you wear a hoody, you pull the hood forward over one shoulder and never seem to let it lay on your back like normal......any particular reason or is it just some type of neurosis you have? e.g. OCD? LMAO
BTW, great review!!!
It’s just laziness / how it fits 🤷♂️😂
I can’t say Linux ‘cause I just tried Ubuntu Studio with my M-Audio Profire 610 Firewire connection. And Linux could not handle it at all. I am beginning to hate Windows 11 Pro because of the direction they are going into. SPYING!!! I just need a stable OS for Music Production THAT WORKS. I DON’T NEED A HEAD ACHE.
Why do you need to use an external sound card?
Most internal soundcards don't allow you to record certain types of microphones or certain types of recording situations where you want to monitor your audio and record it at the same time for example. Phantom powered or studio microphones on average won't work well with PC sound cards.
Wow this is ironic shane but during your whole process with this i was embarking on same mission literaly ...i have old windows 7 laptop an just converted to linux mint for recording guitar tracks you just took the skepticism out of the equation if it works well ...👍👍👍 ...i will have to check out your other channel...i will add linux is easoer to find trusted standalone drivers for direct connection to pc as well
Linux is the way to go…cool
Use Arch Linux
ARR-der. Or ARR-door.
First!
I slapped Ubuntu Studio onto my old laptop, last year, to give it a new lest of life.
Lenovo T61 - Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.20GHz, 4GB RAM
Works great. The Ubuntu Studio distro has all the fiddly audio routing set up for you.
The DAW Ardour took a little effort to learn after using Studio One Pro but it kept me doing music during the period I was finding a new place to live.
Most of my stuff went into storage and this lappy became my lifeline for 6 months.
Now my main Studio One PC is setup again in my new place, this laptop lives at my bedside.
There are a couple of instrument plugins I have that are Linux only so it still gets used for music now and then alongside S1.
"I don't have any plugins"
Well... Ubuntu Studio actually comes with tons of plugins preinstalled. Maybe you'll get to that later, gonna keep watching the video to the now!