Using Linux for audio production

In their inimitable style and depth, Ars Technica has a comprehensive and witty look at the state of audio editing in Linux. Obviously, if you've got the time, Linux has the beer, insofar as "beer" means "audio tools." As usual, your mileage will vary depending on how you choose to wrangle that audio, and which tools (and their dependencies) you pick. So before you jump into the chasm known as software choices on Linux, please give this article a looksee. A few of the apps discussed include Ardour, a pro-level audio editor;  Audacity, mentioned here before; and SND, a sort of ugly duckling in the mix. My favorite part of the article is the description of SND as, "a distinctly Linux audio app, complete with an ass-ugly interface, a mountainous learning curve, and the ability to wash your dishes if you know how to ask." That sums up a few more apps if you ask me... Read the article with full deets and more.

 

Tags: freeware, opensource