[03:11] hi [03:11] o/ [09:27] non riesco a guardare i video su you tube [09:27] con ubuntu studio [09:29] !it | studio-user282 [09:29] studio-user282: Vai su #ubuntu-it se vuoi parlare in italiano, in questo canale usiamo solo l'inglese. Grazie! (per entrare, scrivi « /join #ubuntu-it » senza virgolette) [16:23] quick question. i have intalled the ubuntu studio distro but kept only the audio. does this make the system faster and more stable or not? [16:23] francis_, no and no [16:23] no software makes your hardware any "faster".. [16:24] you can configure any OS to make better use of resources, but, ubuntustudio is not tailored for that. its for audio production [16:24] but i thought the processing would be better without background apps running [16:24] i say, use your system "as-is" and tweak as needed [16:24] francis_: were "background apps" running? [16:24] i dont know , thats why im asking you guys [16:25] anyways, i say, use your machine, and when you have problems with system resources, you can look into what you need [16:25] i only installed the audio stuff without the plug ins [16:25] for ardour [16:25] francis_, "background"? you mean the graphics, photography and publishing apps? NONE of those normally run in the background [16:25] francis_: audio plugins are *not* running in the background [16:25] yes thats what im talking about [16:25] ardour wont be either [16:25] francis_, what are you system specifications? [16:26] i say, install ubuntustudio, start using the machine, and address issues as they happen, rather than trying to make a "lean" system [16:26] im on an old dell optiplex 780 with 4 gigs of ram [16:26] im going to do a build in august so im practicing now [16:26] its my first album recorded on linux [16:27] im going to do a small film about it [16:27] you shouldnt need "better" hardware to make an audio recording [16:27] you think the dell will cut it? [16:27] francis_, more ram usually yields performance. bear that in mind for your build. [16:27] francis_, cut ... it? [16:27] francis_: the specs you reference will.. i dont know what drivers you need, or have [16:28] francis_, oh, for a an album? possibly [16:28] im using the rme babyface [16:28] folks have been making audio recordings for *years* on machines much less performant [16:28] me too but im unsure of linux. ive only beed 'at it' a few months [16:28] francis_: sure.. linux is what it is [16:29] francis_: linux wont make any magical setup automatically make your machine "better" [16:29] typically, linux makes better use of system resources [16:29] i love it and the whole linux community but im trying to get my system perfect so that when i start recording i dont need to speak with you guys ha ha [16:30] unfortunately, a lot of folks try and come to linux, and expect "magic", or, as you are doing, come and try and "configure" things, and break things.. and end up with a bad experience [16:30] i say, use ubuntustudio "as-is" and try and keep an open mind, as you try and gain experience [16:30] francis_, #opensourcemusicians might be worth a visit once you're ready to start laying tracks. [16:30] i have learned to have respect for the community, i understand that people do most of this in their spare time [16:30] francis_: "perfect" is a matter of opinion, and use case [16:31] functional i believe is the word [16:31] francis_: ubuntustudio is *not* intended to be, nor is it capable of being "perfect" for your needs.. its intended to be more "middle of the road" [16:31] i use ubuntu, and linux for all these tasks [16:31] it should be able to record audio at 96k right? [16:32] francis_: friend, again, folks have been doing that for *years* [16:32] francis_: nothing about linux or ubuntustudio will prevent you from doing that [16:32] i hate plug ins and software synths so there wont be any cpu damage [16:32] francis_: now, there are *lots* of variables.. the hardware support, for one [16:32] francis_: plugins and software synths are just that.. software.. they dont damage anc CPU [16:32] any* [16:33] francis_: if you dont want them, dont use them.. but, i urge you to not rip parts of the system out, til you gain more experience [16:33] ok [16:34] i record 8 tracks at a time, via firewire, 24/96 on a netbook [16:34] 2 gigs of ram.. smaller CPU [16:34] why? because its portable [16:34] i dont expect magic, and i dont mix or edit on it [16:34] very cool, this is what i need to know because if thats the case then i may not even need to build a new computer [16:34] i *only* track on the machine.. and i move the project to the main rig ASAP [16:35] why [16:35] francis_: its slow, as i mentioned.. i dont *need* to mix on it, so i dont [16:35] so its because f your computer, not the system right? [16:35] francis_: for me to load up a session and expect to edit it on a netbook would be setting up for failure [16:36] francis_: there are *no* limitations built into linux, or ubuntu [16:36] do you use ardour? [16:36] francis_: ubuntu does what it does and has no need to prevent me from doing anything.. [16:36] francis_: correct.. ardour.. and also, mixbus, build on ardour [16:37] mixbus? does that come with ubuntu studio distro [16:37] anyways, the main rig i have is a dual core with 8 gigs of ram.. the bottle neck in that system it not the hardware specs [16:37] francis_: mixbus is a commercial product. it comes with nothing.. you purchase it, from the creators.. its built on ardour [16:38] i have a backup machine that i use often that is a p4 with 4 gigs of ram [16:38] so your big rig has ardour and you mix on it? [16:38] francis_: mix/edit.. has linux/ardour/mixbus.. etc on it [16:39] what is the terminal command for me to see what ghz my machine is? [16:40] http://askubuntu.com/questions/218567/any-way-to-check-the-clock-speed-of-my-processor [16:40] lscpu [16:41] but, that likely only states what speed its *running* at.. could be speed stepping, which, i disable, as needed [16:41] cpu stepping can mess with latency, and performance, so, i disable it.. at the bios level, or as needed in software [16:41] im looking at that mixbus thing, it looks very cool. i might have to get it. [16:41] they have a demo [16:42] is it basicall7y a plug in package? [16:43] i dont use eq or plug ins [16:43] sure. dont if you dont want to [16:43] but, you likely prefer just staying analog the whole time [16:43] just get a tape machine, or something like a adat appliance [16:43] the *only* appeal to me for working in a computer is the ease of editing and adding plugins [16:44] otherwise, the overhead of running a computer is quite unnecessary.. and i wouldnt bother [16:44] http://francisdunnery.bandcamp.com/ [16:44] check out track 2 [16:44] its got no eq or plug ins [16:44] no compression [16:44] anyways, mixbus uses the harrison consoles DSP and "bakes" it into the UI for ardour [16:44] the tape saturation on the big consoles they sell [16:45] either you want it, or you dont, and there is a demo.. [16:45] right [16:45] ill check out the demo [16:45] i like to keep plugins to a minimum [16:46] i dont expect them to save the project, or compensate for bad signal path.. [16:46] im 52 i dont like modern sounding records [16:46] sure.. [16:46] im 40, and i dont like recordings.. [16:46] too much top, too much bottom, too much comporession [16:46] I'm 29 and holding [16:46] ha ha [16:46] yup. i want to put my ears on it.. or you can just turn that crap off ;) [16:46] but, anyways.. its what we have.. and i like to try and make things sound as natural as possible [16:47] using a plugin doesnt dictate that its unnatural, or "bad" sounding.. [16:47] you should check out my album, its the coolest sounding record ive done [16:47] yes it does [16:47] francis_: no [16:47] i can hear it and i dont like it [16:47] francis_: thats your opinion, and thats find.. you are entitled.. but, its not a given [16:47] francis_: i hear *lots* of recording done on analog gear that sound 'bad' to me [16:48] i dont record analogue [16:48] computers actually didnt make sound bad.. [16:48] i just dont use plug ins or eq [16:48] *something* colors the sound.. its just you choose to not do that in software.. [16:49] the first track on that link is a drum box, the rest from track 2 onwards are cool recordings with nothing on them [16:49] anyways, again, you are entitled.. and i think your methods are commendable, as long as you are open to others having other methods.. if not, then, this really isnt a disscussion anymore [16:50] people love different things, of course thats what makes it fantastic, just me, personally, i have difficulty with the sound of plug ins [16:50] so, dont use them.. no one will make you, i promise [16:50] arour is my new tape machine ha ha [16:50] unless you are trying to get clients.. then, you'll likely want to reconsider.. [16:52] yes [16:52] anyway guys, i have to go now [16:52] i appreciate your time [16:52] lol.. "96k, the highest quality" [16:52] ill be back on when i run into trouble and i will take your advice [16:52] i know, i was going to close the page if i couldnt hear it in 96k ;) [16:53] i like how bandcamp gives lots of options for downloads [16:53] francis_: sure, good luck, and im just pulling up your project.. [16:53] it was the only one at the time that would let you have a download of 98k [16:54] make sure you start on track 2 onwards, track 1 is a drumbox [16:54] sure.. and only dogs and bats care/notice ;) [16:54] but i do appreciate the options.. [16:54] yes ha ha [16:54] and fish [16:54] bye guys, have a fantastic day [16:55] francis_: o/ [16:55] francis_: nice track, BTW