Is anyone using the Linux version at all?

[uOpt]

Is anyone using the Linux version at all? I'm out because I don't run Wayland. Anyone else?

Do they even have the Linux beta for 7.x?

 

[Vocalpoint]

I show two v7's for Linux out on MyPresonus:

VP

 

[TimC340]

I do have one Ubuntu computer and I keep meaning to see if I can get S One onto it, but it's never top of my mind long enough to actually get round to it!

 

[Sutajio_Ichi]

Me too, it´s running quite fine, the thing is, a majority of Commercial (Sample) Instruments are not compatible with Linux.

It is more a, i use it because i can, not because i want.

 

[SwitchBack]

I've heard that the StudioLive Series III mixers run Linux inside. Would be both a fun fact and an assurance that there's continuing focus on Linux within, eh, Fender.

 

[uOpt]

Me too, it´s running quite fine, the thing is, a majority of Commercial (Sample) Instruments are not compatible with Linux.

It is more a, i use it because i can, not because i want.

Well, the plugins don't just have to be compatible, they also need to use Wayland for their graphics. That's an issue.

I also have no idea whether using Wine for plugins can do Wayland.

 

[Sutajio_Ichi]

Just as a note, i use the LTS Ubuntu 24 which comes by default with Wayland, maybe this is an option for you.

 

[Craig Anderton]

I am a Linux idiot, so please indulge a stupid question. My understanding is that there are multiple Linux distributions. Is a particular distribution recommended for Studio One? Are there particular distributions to avoid? I want to convert an older Windows 10 laptop to Linux and see what happens.

 

[Sutajio_Ichi]

Not exactly recommended, but some are more usable, the Main Distros usually are more convenient, because everything works out of the box and you don´t have to be a nerd to get it running.

I only have experience in Ubuntu because i like it, and you can install it on a random Laptop and everything including proprietary Keys for Loudness , Brightness etc. (e.g. Macbook) will work.
But i know some other would suggest for example Linux Mint because it is more "Windows like".

There is also a edition focused on Multimedia, so, my suggestion here would be Ubuntu Studio 24 LTS.

I use and installed Studio One one the regular Ubuntu 24, and it works after Installation without any further hassle.
I guess the Studio Distro will give you a little advantage in low latency because of the optimized core.

 

[brmichael]

I have two computers that aren't supported by Windows 11. But they are still suitable for everyday work, so I didn't want to dump them. Instead, I replaced Windows by Linux Mint. Basic Installation was quite simple, but some special demands of mine (such as remote desktop access or use of shared printers and other network resources) required more efforts than with Windows. But finally I got Linux to work the way I wanted to. Now it's very easy to use these computers.

However, I don't plan to use these PCs for Studio One. The main reason for this is not the DAW itself, but the plugins. I got lots of 3rd party VSTs, but none of them is available for Linux. Unfortunately, a DAW without 3rd party plugins is useless for me. That's why I stay with Windows for music applications.