Hi,
I am thinking about switching my "main" Linux installation over from Ubuntu Studio 18.04 to the newest KXStudio or any other Debian based distro. Or even installing a regular Debian stable and then putting KXStudio packages on top of it.
Reasons/Requirements:
- Doing my regular Debian things - mainly I need all the tools for debian packaging and for regular software coding (vim, vscode)
- Trying out Ardour and other production tools
- Finally get around to try Mixxx as an alternative to Traktor
- 32bit compatibility
I hate having dual-boot systems, that's why the very first requirement in the list is a must-have! That's one of my main reasons where I really need a Linux machine and can't work around on my Mac (well yes virtualization is always a solution but I prefer a real machine for this). And yeah I don't have a 64bit machine, so this also slims the choice of possible distros.
What is your recommendation? KXStudio install straight or better Debian + KXStudio packages? What are the pros and cons? Any other Debian based distro around that would satisfy my needs?
thanks in advance
Jojo
Debian based studio distro?
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Re: Debian based studio distro?
Hi @J0J0,
I'm using Debian Sid + Kxstudio repositories, 6 years old installation, all is fine here.
Using Mixxx, without problems, version is 2.2.4 but once 2.3 will be stable i think will hit the repos after a while.
I'm using also Ardour but beware of Kxstudio version (5.12), it is older than Debian Sid one (6.3).
You can always install the Debian version (remember to once you install the Debian one or at the next upgrade the Kxstudio version will be re-installed).
I end up compiling myself to have the new version (6.5).
For 32bit compatibility I don't know.
Having a 64bit machine I avoid it like a pest, I'm not comfortable anymore installing 32bit packages and all additional hassle it cause, not that we lack good 64 bit plugins in Linux nowadays.
I'm using Debian Sid + Kxstudio repositories, 6 years old installation, all is fine here.
Using Mixxx, without problems, version is 2.2.4 but once 2.3 will be stable i think will hit the repos after a while.
I'm using also Ardour but beware of Kxstudio version (5.12), it is older than Debian Sid one (6.3).
You can always install the Debian version (remember to
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sudo apt-mark hold ardour
I end up compiling myself to have the new version (6.5).
For 32bit compatibility I don't know.
Having a 64bit machine I avoid it like a pest, I'm not comfortable anymore installing 32bit packages and all additional hassle it cause, not that we lack good 64 bit plugins in Linux nowadays.
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Re: Debian based studio distro?
I highly recommend you try AVLinux. Debian based, has all the proper repos already setup along with realtime kernel and all the necessary tweaks out of the box. I believe it also has some coding tools pre installed as well. One of the few distros still shipping a 32 bit image as well.
http://www.bandshed.net/avlinux/
I almost forgot to mention that the documentation is EXCELLENT! http://bandshed.net/pdf/AVL-MXE-User-Manual.pdf
http://www.bandshed.net/avlinux/
I almost forgot to mention that the documentation is EXCELLENT! http://bandshed.net/pdf/AVL-MXE-User-Manual.pdf
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Re: Debian based studio distro?
The most recent audio apps within a Debian stable based distribution you'll get with LibraZiK IMO.
(Still I'm myself using debian/sid)
(Still I'm myself using debian/sid)
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Re: Debian based studio distro?
In my radio work LibraZiK has been the most reliable distribution for several years . I'd always recommend it.
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Re: Debian based studio distro?
Hi, thanks a lot for your hints, I finally decided that I want to try AVLinux, but I am having a hard time installing it. I can't find the installer on the 32bit Live iso I just booted. It's not on the desktop, nor anywhere to be found in the menus. also no luck trying cli commands starting with mx-
It really can't be that hard to install it to my disk? I am not sure what I am missing......
Sorry for cross posting but it kind of drives me mad. Worst Distro Installation Experience ever! Well, no probably my first SuSE installation back in 1997 was worse! But if I have to compare something with SuSE, it's a very bad sign! LOL. I opened an extra thread for it: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22883
So far I can't confim that "documentation ix excellent", it's rather confusing IMHO. Will report to the maintainer in detail what errors and confusions I found.Jaaxx wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:08 pm
I almost forgot to mention that the documentation is EXCELLENT! http://bandshed.net/pdf/AVL-MXE-User-Manual.pdf
It really can't be that hard to install it to my disk? I am not sure what I am missing......
Sorry for cross posting but it kind of drives me mad. Worst Distro Installation Experience ever! Well, no probably my first SuSE installation back in 1997 was worse! But if I have to compare something with SuSE, it's a very bad sign! LOL. I opened an extra thread for it: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22883