Will Ubuntu(Linux) and Cubase SX work??

Dave_O · April 7th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I'm going to upgrade my hardware soon, and I'm used to using Cubase and am pretty happy with it. Also I have a boatload of PC plug-ins that "fell off the back of a truck", and will cost a fortune to replace, so I'm staying with PC instead of going Mac. Not keen on Vista, however, so was hoping to use Ubuntu as the OS. Anybody using it?? Problems??

StuH · April 7th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Couldn't tell you but don't forget that your plugins may not operate properly with an unsupported os. If you can find yourself a copy of xp it would be worth the buy, i'd stay 100 000 000 000 000 000 miles away from vista that for sure.

voided3 · April 7th, 2008, 01:54 PM

As far as I know, Cubase wont work with Ubuntu, but the open source program Ardour for Linux is intended to be a replacement for Pro Tools. I know it has plug-in compatibility, but idk if it works w/ VST plugins for legal reasons. You can always dual-boot your system too; I do this w/ all of my desktops. I use Ubuntu for everything, but I have XP on there as well for a few games (I have a Macbook Pro I use for recording). There's a new release of Ubuntu coming out in a few weeks, too.

Dave_O · April 8th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Thanks, voided. I'll chase it down

TeeBird · July 21st, 2008, 02:19 PM

So is anyone recording on Linux? I'm thinking of building a system since my wife will be needing her Macbook in the fall and I don't want to spend a small fortune on a high end Mac.

I see Linux mainly supports USB boxes for sound. I'm a programmer and an old timey Unix guy so the OS will be nothing but fun for me.

I use a PC at work (develop software on it actually) so don't bother trying to talk me into that. I like Unix better (and Mac OS which is also Unix).

getbent · July 21st, 2008, 02:44 PM

you could run it on a mac mini and not spend a bunch on the box.

TeeBird · July 21st, 2008, 03:14 PM

Could do.

I can get a lot more computer for that price though, w/ onboard expansion. I can get 4G ram and a 500G HD, for example.

getbent · July 21st, 2008, 03:19 PM

have at it! the number of good linux recording software packages is paltry... so, you are kind of stuck either buying winders or a mac.... you get a pretty good recording package and all the stuff you need to record right out of the box with the mini... for some guys the like configuring and tweaking and mucking about... I like to record and get it done... everybody got their thing!

Whatever works!

TeeBird · July 21st, 2008, 03:52 PM

Nobody uses Ardour? I guess this question is to the point then...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardour_(audio_processor)

getbent · July 21st, 2008, 04:05 PM

keep a diggin'!

paltry: small or meager.

TeeBird · July 21st, 2008, 04:12 PM

Yup. My link is bad; same page.

You're right, it's pretty much Ardour or a couple other things; I get your meaning now. The community seems pretty small as of yet...I guess I'm hoping it'll grow.

Well, I'll sleep on it! Thanks for the feedback!

April 7th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave_O Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 701 6 Photos	Will Ubuntu(Linux) and Cubase SX work?? I'm going to upgrade my hardware soon, and I'm used to using Cubase and am pretty happy with it. Also I have a boatload of PC plug-ins that "fell off the back of a truck", and will cost a fortune to replace, so I'm staying with PC instead of going Mac. Not keen on Vista, however, so was hoping to use Ubuntu as the OS. Anybody using it?? Problems?? __________________ The Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods www.myspace.com/hardwayband www.myspace.com/mojobros2mantrio http://www.soundclick.com/davemilesandthehardway ... and preface everything I say with IMO,FWIW... and WTF

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Dave_O Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 701 6 Photos	Thanks, voided. I'll chase it down __________________ The Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods www.myspace.com/hardwayband www.myspace.com/mojobros2mantrio http://www.soundclick.com/davemilesandthehardway ... and preface everything I say with IMO,FWIW... and WTF

July 21st, 2008, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
TeeBird Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sebastian, FL Age: 46 Posts: 328	So is anyone recording on Linux? I'm thinking of building a system since my wife will be needing her Macbook in the fall and I don't want to spend a small fortune on a high end Mac. I see Linux mainly supports USB boxes for sound. I'm a programmer and an old timey Unix guy so the OS will be nothing but fun for me. I use a PC at work (develop software on it actually) so don't bother trying to talk me into that. I like Unix better (and Mac OS which is also Unix). __________________ Kawanga!

July 21st, 2008, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,137 37 Photos	you could run it on a mac mini and not spend a bunch on the box. __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

April 7th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
voided3 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 687	As far as I know, Cubase wont work with Ubuntu, but the open source program Ardour for Linux is intended to be a replacement for Pro Tools. I know it has plug-in compatibility, but idk if it works w/ VST plugins for legal reasons. You can always dual-boot your system too; I do this w/ all of my desktops. I use Ubuntu for everything, but I have XP on there as well for a few games (I have a Macbook Pro I use for recording). There's a new release of Ubuntu coming out in a few weeks, too.

July 21st, 2008, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
TeeBird Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sebastian, FL Age: 46 Posts: 328	Could do. I can get a lot more computer for that price though, w/ onboard expansion. I can get 4G ram and a 500G HD, for example. __________________ Kawanga!

July 21st, 2008, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,137 37 Photos	have at it! the number of good linux recording software packages is paltry... so, you are kind of stuck either buying winders or a mac.... you get a pretty good recording package and all the stuff you need to record right out of the box with the mini... for some guys the like configuring and tweaking and mucking about... I like to record and get it done... everybody got their thing! Whatever works! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

July 21st, 2008, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
TeeBird Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sebastian, FL Age: 46 Posts: 328	Nobody uses Ardour? I guess this question is to the point then... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardour_(audio_processor) __________________ Kawanga!

July 21st, 2008, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,137 37 Photos	keep a diggin'! paltry: small or meager. __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

July 21st, 2008, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
TeeBird Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sebastian, FL Age: 46 Posts: 328	Yup. My link is bad; same page. You're right, it's pretty much Ardour or a couple other things; I get your meaning now. The community seems pretty small as of yet...I guess I'm hoping it'll grow. Well, I'll sleep on it! Thanks for the feedback! __________________ Kawanga!