Ubuntu Studio Needs Help
Apr.14, 2009 in
ubuntu studio
There’s been a lot of activity on the Ubuntu Studio Users list these last few days revolving around the future direction of Ubuntu Studio. Most importantly, the guys are looking for developers, testers and documentations writers to help out with the project. If you want to get involved in this great project, check out the Ubuntu Studio Launchpad Page or go to the wiki.
The future of the distro in general is being discussed as well, so if you want to have your say, you can join the discussion by signing up at the Ubuntu Studio Users list.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:03 PM
I think for those looking to help out, here is some direction for them to focus: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/howtohelp
Thanks for blogging about this, hopefully people get out and start documenting, testing, and improving things.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Hey Stochastic,
Thanks for the feedback. I hope this will make a difference to the survival of the best Linux Flavour ever :-).
Later,
Brian
May 7th, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Greetings Brian and Stochastic,
While working to improve my learning curve in the Linux world (Hardy desktop, Ibex server, Ibex laptop, & dual boot XP/Ibex desktop), I’m planning out a new desktop build for DJ use (recording mixes & converting vinyl to digital). My first thought was a Jaunty desktop running Audacity connected to my set, then I just learned of Ubuntu Studio. After reading up on it, I’m considering doing my build off Ubuntu Studio. I still have to read a bit on ardor because I never used it before, but I will. I hope they get enough help to keep Ubuntu Studio going. ;)
May 7th, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Hey OneMixDJ,
Thanks for the feedback. I think Ubuntu Studio will have all you need and more. The main difference between Ardour and Audacity is that Ardour uses the JACK connections manager. JACK is a connections set that basically sits between your various audio programs and the sound card, therefore allowing you to interconnect programs in a simple and robust way. This will really give you an advantage for DJ work because it typically requires many interesting audio interconnections.
Later,
Brian
November 15th, 2009 at 12:24 PM
No!! Say it isn’t true!
I finally find a computer based recording setup that I can actually use (after much money and many years spent struggling to use Cubase, Pro-tools etc…) and it’s future is in doubt!
I’m heading over to see what I can do to help!
PS. Brian, thanks for your Hydrogen templates - they really helped me learn, and many of my recordings feature them!
November 16th, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Hey Derek,
Thanks for the feedback. I’m afraid it is so, you can tell by all the tear marks left by the people who read this post. It’s not the end though because you can use the programs with many other Linux flavours. When I eventually make the switch, I will try to put up a dummy’s guide because I really am a point-and-click guy.
PS. I’m glad to hear the drum beat templates are coming in handy.
Later,
Brian