The Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu
Studio 20.10, code-named “Groovy Gorilla”. This marks Ubuntu Studio’s
28th release. This release is a regular release, and as such it is
supported for nine months until July 2021.
Since it’s just out, you may experience some issues, so you might want
to wait a bit before upgrading. Please see the release notes
<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GroovyGorilla/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio> for a
complete list of changes and known issues.
You can download Ubuntu Studio 20.10 from ourdownload page
<https://ubuntustudio.org/download>.
If you find Ubuntu Studio useful, please considermaking a contribution.
<https://ubuntustudio.org/contribute/>
Upgrading
Due to the change in desktop environment this release,*direct upgrades
to Ubuntu Studio 20.10 are not supported.*We recommend a clean install
for this release:
1. Backup your home directory (/home/{username})
2. Install Ubuntu Studio 20.10
3. Copy the contents of your backed-up home directory to your new home
directory.
New This Release
The biggest new feature is the switch of desktop environment to KDE
Plasma. We believe this will provide a more cohesive and integrated
experience for many of the applications that we include by default. We
have previously outlined our reasoning for this switch as part of
our20.04 LTS release announcement.
<https://ubuntustudio.org/2020/04/ubuntu-studio-20-04-lts-released/>
This release includes Plasma 5.19.5. If you would like a newer version,
theKubuntu Backports PPA
<https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/backports>may
include a newer version of Plasma when ready.
We are excited to be a part of the KDE community with this change, and
have embraced the warm welcome we have received.
You will notice that our theming and layout of Plasma looks very much
like our Xfce theming. (Spoiler: it’s the same theme and layout!)
Audio
Studio Controls replaces Ubuntu Studio Controls
*Ubuntu Studio Controls*has been spun-off into an independent project
called*Studio Controls*. It contains much of the same functionality but
also is available in many more projects than Ubuntu Studio. Studio
Controls remains the easiest and most straightforward way to configure
the Jack Audio Connection Kit and provide easy access to tools to help
you with using it.
Ardour 6.3
We are including the latest version of Ardour, version 6.3. This version
has plenty of new featuresoutlined at the ardour website
<https://ardour.org/whatsnew.html>, but contains one caviat:
Projects imported from Ardour 5.x are permanently changed to the new
format. As such, plugins, if they are not installed, will not be
detected and will result in a “stub” plugin. Additionally, Ardour 6
includes a new Digital Signal Processor, meaning projects may not sound
the same.*If you do not need the new functionality of Ardour 6, do not
upgrade to Ubuntu Studio 20.10.*
Other Notable Updates
We’ve added several new audio plugins this cycle, most notably:
* Add64
* Geonkick
* Dragonfly Reverb
* Bsequencer
* Bslizr
* Bchoppr
Carla has been upgraded to version 2.2.Full release announcement at
kx.studio.
<https://kx.studio/News/?action=view&url=carla-plugin-host-v22-is-finally-here>
Video
OBS Studio
Our inclusion of*OBS Studio*has been praised by many. Our goal is to
become the #1 choice for live streaming and recording, and we hope that
including OBS Studio out of the box helps usher this in. With the game
availability on Steam, which runs native on Ubuntu Studio and is easily
installed, and with Steam’s development of Proton for Windows games,*we
believe game streamers and other streamers*on Youtube, Facebook, and
Twitch*would benefit from such an all-inclusive operating system that
would save them both money and time.*
Included this cycle is OBS Studio 26.0.2, whichincludes several new
features and additions
<https://projectobs.com/en/news/obs-studio-26-0/>, too numerous to list
here.
For those that would like to use the advanced audio processing power of
JACK with OBS Studio, OBS Studio is JACK-aware!
Kdenlive
We have chosen Kdenlive to be our default video editor for several
reasons. The largest of which is that it is the most professional video
editor included in the Ubuntu repositories, but also it integrates very
well with the Plasma desktop.
This release brings version 20.08.1, which includes several new features
that have beenoutlined at their website
<https://kdenlive.org/en/2020/08/kdenlive-20-08-is-out/>.
Graphics and Photography
Krita
Artists will be glad to see Krita upgraded to version 4.3. While this
may not be the latest release, it does include a number of new features
over that included with Ubuntu Studio 20.04.
For a full list of new features, check out theKrita website.
<https://krita.org/en/item/krita-4-3-0-released/>
Darktable
This version of the icon seemed appropriate for an October release. :)
For photographers, you’ll be glad to see Darktable 3.2.1 included by
default. Additionally, Darktable has been chosen as our*default RAW
Image Processing Platform*.
With Darktable 3.2 comes some major changes, such as an overhaul to the
Lighttable, A new snapshot comparison line, improved tooltips, and more!
For a complete list,check out the Darktable website.
<https://www.darktable.org/2020/08/darktable-3-2/>
Introducing Digikam
For the first time in Ubuntu Studio, we are including the KDE
application*Digikam*by default. Digikam is the most-advanced photo
editing and cataloging tool in Open Source and includes a number of
major features that integrate well into the Plasma desktop.
The version we have by default is version 6.4.0. For more information
about Digikam 6.4.0,read the release announcement.
<https://www.digikam.org/news/2019-11-09-6.4.0_release_announcement/>
We realize that the version we include, 6.4.0, is not the most recent
version, which is why we include Digikam 7.1.0 in theUbuntu Studio
Backports PPA. <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/BackportsPPA>
For more information about Digikam 7.1.0,read the release announcement.
<https://www.digikam.org/news/2020-09-06-7.1.0_release_announcement/>
More Updates
There are many more updates not covered here but are mentioned in the
Release Notes. We highly recommend reading those release notes so you
know what has been updated and know any known issues that you may encounter.
Introducing the Ubuntu Studio Marketplace
<https://ubuntustudio.spreadshirt.com/>
Have you ever wanted to buy some gear to show off your love for Ubuntu
Studio? Now you can! We just launched the Ubuntu Studio Marketplace.
From now until October 27th, you can get our special launch discount of
15% off.
We have items like backpacks, coffee mugs, buttons, and more! Items for
men, women, and children, even babies!Get your gear today!
<https://ubuntustudio.spreadshirt.com/>
Proceeds from commissions go toward supporting further Ubuntu Studio
development.
Now Accepting Donations!
If you find Ubuntu Studio useful, we highly encourage you to donate
toward its prolonged development. We would be grateful for any donations
given!
Three ways to donate!
Patreon
*The official launch date of our Patreon campaign is
TODAY!*<https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=43532738&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fubuntustudio.org%2F%3Fp%3D2117%26preview%3Dtrue&utm_medium=widget>We
have many goals, including being able to pay one or more developers at
least a part-time wage for their work on Ubuntu Studio. However, we do
have some benefits we would like to offer our patrons. We are still
hammering-out what those benefits might be, and we would love to hear
some feedback about what those benefits might be. Become a patron, and
we can have that conversation together!
Liberapay
LiberaPay➔We receive
$0.00
per week <https://liberapay.com/ubuntustudio/donate>
*Liberapay <https://liberapay.com/ubuntustudio/donate>*is a great way to
donate to Ubuntu Studio. It is built around projects, like ours, that
are made of and using free and open source software. Their system is
designed to provide stable cowdfunded income to creators.
PayPal
You can also donate directly via*PayPal.* You can establish either
monthly recurring donations or make one-time donations. Whatever you
decide is appreciated!
Get Involved!
Another great way to contribute is to get involved with the project
directly! We’re always looking for new volunteers to help with
packaging, documentation, tutorials, user support, and MORE!Check out
all the ways you can contribute! <https://ubuntustudio.org/contribute/>
Special Thanks
Huge special thanks for this release go to:
* *Len Ovens:*Studio Controls, Ubuntu Studio Installer, Coding
* *Thomas Ward*: Packaging, Ubuntu Core Developer for Ubuntu Studio
* *Eylul Dogruel*: Artwork, Graphics Design, Website Design Lead
* *Ross Gammon*: Upstream Debian Developer, Guidance
* *Rik Mills*: Kubuntu Council Member, help with Plasma desktop
* *Mauro Gaspari*: Tutorials, promotion, and documentation
* *Krytarik Raido*: IRC Moderator, Mailing List Moderator
* *Erich Eickmeyer*: Project Leader, Packaging, Direction, Treasurer,
KDE Plasma Transition
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