08-25-2018, 05:42 AM | #1 |
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existing Kubuntu system - modification?
I've been using Linux as a workstation for about 10 years because it's very reliable and stable ...
Currently I'm using a dual boot system (kubuntu, win10) but am interested in a reaper migration to kubuntu. Would it be possible to modify an existing Kubuntu system (kernel replacement) so that after all everything still works, including plasma? P.S. I guess the Windows VST plugins will produce high latencies via wine - right?
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08-25-2018, 07:17 AM | #2 |
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This should be doable, but I don't know the specifics of how to on Ubuntu. It might be that there is a script that does part of it. You'd have to provide me with some information so I know what's up with your system. Possibly googling recent distro documentation or asking on IRC in distro support channels might also help. A third alternative might be adding the kxstudio repos and updating the system, but I'm not sure if that works on recent Ubuntu versions.
Here is what you'd have to accomplish.
Using windows vsts wouldn't really add latency, it's more of a question of does the plugin work at all, and does it work reliably. But yes at this stage in time they are best used with high buffer settings, meaning for mixing. But you can certainly try to monitor through some of them at low latency, how well that would work would depend on your system, the plugin, and your project.
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08-25-2018, 08:24 AM | #3 | |
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I recorded this short jam test using real 4-channel acoustic drums, my electric bass, and a couple of tracks of my electric guitars for some audio tracks. Then I put Guitar Rig on my rhythm guitar and bass, to load the system up a bit, and to put a bit more grunge on them. Then I added Kontakt and tracks for orchestral strings, orchestral brass, Hammond organ, and piano for some virtual instruments. I have REAPER playing the song right now as I type this in, running at 1.4/1.4ms latency and the audio sounds just dandy with no artifacts. Here's a link to the results of that little test project. https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13772744 https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13772744 |
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08-25-2018, 10:30 AM | #4 |
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a test run w/ the standard kubuntu kernel (mix w/ 24 tracks) runs smoothly, even my Tascam US-2400 works fine also the motor faders ...
I guess I'll do a clean installation with ubuntu studio, so it should work w/ multiple tracks and monitoring for recording sessions. Great work!!!
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08-25-2018, 10:26 PM | #6 |
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It seems to run faster & smoother on linux ...
Does the third-party themes like iLogic etc. work with GTK3?
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08-26-2018, 12:07 AM | #7 |
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Yes, it does support Reaper themes. In fact it even supports themeing the usually native OS controls like the menubar, dialog boxes, etc. Copy libSwell.colortheme to ~/.config/REAPER/libSwell-user.colortheme and edit it.
Here is a dark grey one I made when the feature was added: libSwell.colortheme
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