Mathias Krause wrote: > > ok ... so what I think at the moment: > For making music, Linux is NOT a good alternative at the moment, > especially if one needs to use a lot of VST instruments. For recording > and mixing, things look different. What do you think? > >
Hi Mathias, I would say it depends on what kind of music you make. I would also say that Linux is not a good alternative especially if one can *only* make music with a lot of VST plugins. There are whole new classes of musicians now who can't play traditional instruments, but because the virtual instruments and effects are available they can make very "real" recordings. I do it myself, so please understand I'm not particularly opposed to the phenomenon. However, I hope you'll agree that the mere possession of a nice set of plugins does not confer musical intelligence, musical sensitivity, or musical skills. I own a shovel, but I'm no gardener. I can still have fun in the garden, but I know the difference between myself and someone who really knows what they're doing. However, I will point out that those of us who can actually play those traditional instruments are more fun at parties and other impromptu events. Hitting the spacebar on a laptop just doesn't compete with the drama of a fingerpicking guitarist trying to woo the affections of the lady-types. :) > > When talking about instruments, for making music with linux, I think we're > talking about synthesizers and drums ... > > No offense intended, but I think you maybe need to listen to more of the variety of music made with Linux audio tools. Have you heard much music made with Csound ? In the last analysis, your music is what will interest me, not the tools used. I've heard brilliant music made with a 4-track PortaStudio and a C64, and I've seen & heard the sonic equivalent of well-polished turds made with AVID and Pro Tools systems. Talent and ability still matter to some musicians, and a gussied-up piece of crap still smells like crap, despite the best efforts of Autotune and Melodyne. Of course, people will buy what they like, and there is indeed no accounting for taste. Mine tends towards the music of Charley Patton and of Elliott Carter. :) I like to post my stuff at KVRaudio.com, among other places. I especially like KVR because there's rarely any concern over what OS I use to record my music. The comments I receive address my music, not my gear, though of course the KVR crew also likes to ask about the hardware and software used, much as guitarists like to talk shop about their instruments. Best, dp _______________________________________________ 64studio-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.64studio.com/mailman/listinfo/64studio-users
