Locating and Installing Linux Files - Kawai K1V Synth and Others

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Locating and Installing Linux Files - Kawai K1V Synth and Others

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Hello everyone. I'm a new Linux user with Ubuntu Studio installed on my i3 desktop and have been viewing all the YouTube tutorials I can find. One of these demonstrates the Kawai synth emulator, K1v, which has a Linux version. I have a Windows background so I am confused/stumped by the Linux process for installing apps. This app is a .deb file. In the same way, I have no idea how to find other repositories to retrieve files they may have (that Ubuntu's may not). Can someone help or advise where I find help?
Thanks and best wishes.
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Hi,
there are many ways you can install packages on your system.
For example you can install the .deb package using the therminal.
First open your terminal and go where you downloaded the file:

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cd Downloads
for example, and then

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sudo dpkg -i NilsK1v-x86_64.deb
If you want to use a graphical application you can use a tool like GDebi.
Just install it with your package manager or install it from terminal:

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sudo apt install gdebi
If you are looking for linux music plugins and programs check http://linuxmusic.rocks/ and http://linuxsynths.com/.

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Post by sunrat »

LAM wrote: Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:31 am First open your terminal and go where you downloaded the file:

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cd Downloads
for example, and then

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sudo dpkg -i NilsK1v-x86_64.deb
It's better to use apt these days as it will attempt to resolve any package dependencies if they exist:

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apt install ./packagename.deb
again terminal working directory must be the one containing the downloaded package (or put the full path in the command).
Gdebi will resolve dependencies too so it's probably the easiest way for a new user.
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Post by ALJ07 »

Success!! Thank you both for your kind responses.
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