Since Korneff has released a new 1176 emulation, and you really can't have enough 1176 as a vocalist, I thought it was the right time to make a #LinuxAudio 1176 shoot-out.

They all sound great. UA is the odd one out of course, because it's running in Wine.

Korneff and ACMT, both Linux Native, has a small low end drop-off and low latency. UA a very small low end boost for some reason, and a small latency. ACMT and UA is very basic, and really a "does it's thing" kind of plugin.

Synth people!

Examples of classic smooth 80's (ish) synth sounds for solos, bonus points for pointers on type of synth and ques for sound design (not that I'm greedy, I just suck at making synth sounds) 😂

#MusicProduction #Synth #LinuxAudio

Didn't have a chance to have a look at this vibe coded #pipewire control center app yet.

github.com/knightinfected/Pipe…

#linuxaudio

GitHub - knightinfected/PipeWireController: GTK4/libadwaita control center for PipeWire — filter chains, HRIR virtual surround, drop-in config management, live patchbay, performance monitoring, virtual devices, routing snapshots, per-application policies

GTK4/libadwaita control center for PipeWire — filter chains, HRIR virtual surround, drop-in config management, live patchbay, performance monitoring, virtual devices, routing snapshots, per-applica...

^GitHub

On modern Linux systems, the most effective low-latency audio optimizations are:

1. real-time scheduling (rtprio, memlock, realtime/audio groups)

2. letting the DAW set CPU DMA latency (e.g., Ardour, REAPER)

3. Using preempt=full and threadirqs

4. Disabling HT/SMT

5. Configuring PipeWire for low latency

6. Setting the CPU governor to performance

7. Using the Pro Audio profile

8. Prioritizing sound card IRQs with rtirq or rtcirqus

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #DAW

ohoho, looks like there's a new free daw on the block

nextstudio-daw.org/

#foss #daw #MusicProduction #LinuxAudio

#LinuxAudio

I wrote to ORRA AUDIO about #Linux. You can see the answer in the screenshot.

If we want to have more #plugins for Linux, then we have to contact the developers and ask them about Linux.
orraaudio.com/

If you would also like to write to them:
support@orraaudio.com

#PeaceLoveMusic #MusicProduction #DAW #LinuxPlugins #Linux #VST #CLAP #ORRAAUDIO

After The Him DSP have recently joined the #linuxaudio pro audio ecosystem with fantastic #plugin (s) like Ninja AB and Sub Ninja, today I discovered another A/B plugin: Big Man Labs' Big Listen.

Check them out:
* The Him DSP: dsp.thehim.com/ninja-ab
* Big Man Labs: bigman-labs.com/products/big-l…

Have you #linuxaudio and #opensource fans seen (and heard) the Air-G Audio #plugin suite based on the famous #airwindows plugins yet? 😀

ko-fi.com/airgaudio/

#vst3

RE: toot.community/@corbin/1168516…

It just occurred to me. I have always had in my mind that Valve’s and Crossover’s work on WINE was a great boon to Linux gaming. I hadn’t made the connection until this post that since Macs suck for games, that Valve’s and Crossover’s work has been a great boon for MacOS too. Mac users, like Linux users, owe a debt of gratitude to WINE and these two!!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MacOS #Apple #WINE #WineHQ #Games #ValveSoftware #Proton #Gaming #Valve #Crossover #CodeWeavers

A glassmemphis v0.1.4 development-in-progress teaser video for your earholes:

makertube.net/w/4P2GSM4BGTRuA4…

Just some raw playing. There's a ton more stuff in this thing. Trying to capture all the best bits as soundware for the initial release.

#linux #synthesizer #linuxaudio #vst #vst3 #music #foss

Given the expected iLok fiasco, I will patiently collect MPE-friendly presets in Bitwig and other Linux native soft-synths. Suggestions welcome!

#mpe #linuxaudio #bitwig

First impressions of the Expressive-E Osmose CE 49 controller on Linux:

* Very happy about the hardware.
* Very happy about Bitwig Linux integration.
* Very unhappy about the Ctrl-E "software bundle". Windows/Mac only. I tried with Wine and yabridge. And the culprit is... PACE iLok. As I was expecting, really.

Full "review" on LinuxMusicians linuxmusicians.com/viewtopic.p…

or Elektronauts elektronauts.com/t/expressive-…

#LinuxAudio #Osmose #iLok #Bitwig

Expressive E Osmose

There was a B-stock CE 49 at a reduced price and in a moment of weakness, I got it. It arrived yesterday, and so far I’m very happy with it.

^Elektronauts

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

Actually, it's up to v3.0.2 now. I noticed this morning over at KVRAudio that they mentioned in a thread that they found a bug in the v.3.0.1 package that they wanted fixed. So if you've downloaded v3.0.1, go and download it again to get v3.0.2.

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3 #DAW

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image u-he updates Zebra 3 software synthesizer to v3.0.1 https://rekkerd.org/u-he-updates-zebra-3-software-synthesizer-to-v3-0-1/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

RE: mastodon.online/@fortifieduniv…

This is an up and coming Linux synth!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3 #DAW

@mertn

I use the common tag #LinuxAudio. Those who do #MusicProduction on Linux know what a software synthesizer is. Clicking on the link and looking at the picture tells anyone that does Music Production what the products are and what they are used for. 🙂

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

Remember, all of U-he's awesome products are available natively for Linux!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3 #DAW

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image u-he updates Zebra 3 software synthesizer to v3.0.1 https://rekkerd.org/u-he-updates-zebra-3-software-synthesizer-to-v3-0-1/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

#AuroraDSP plugins are now available for #linux

thebeatcommunity.com/2026/07/1…

#vst #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction

Aurora DSP's Mammoth & Rhino Now Available For Linux - The Beat Community

Aurora DSP have announced the availability of Mammoth and Rhino for Linux users....

^{TheBeatCommunity (The Beat Community)}

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

Remember, Soundbox works natively on Linux, and there are dozens upon dozens of soundpacks available!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image Triple Spiral Audio launches Signal bundle for Soundbox https://rekkerd.org/triple-spiral-audio-launches-signal-bundle-for-soundbox/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

This supports Linux!!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image FREE: Voyage Voyage shimmer reverb plugin by Musical Entropy https://rekkerd.org/free-voyage-voyage-shimmer-reverb-plugin-by-musical-entropy/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

This supports Linux!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image BaconPaul updates Six Sines free synthesizer plugin to v1.2 https://rekkerd.org/baconpaul-updates-six-sines-free-synthesizer-plugin-to-v1-2/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

This supports Linux!!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image FREE: EightyEight Roland Jupiter 8 emulation by Morphoice (beta version) https://rekkerd.org/free-eightyeight-roland-jupiter-8-emulation-by-morphoice-beta-version/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11691…

This is an EXCELLENT Roland TB-303 clone! In fact, it may very well be the best I've ever found--and it comes as a NATIVE LINUX PLUGIN!! The best part, is that it includes a built-in pattern editor that does the actual slides and accents. Check it out!!

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image Kreuzberg Audio updates KA-303 software acid synth to v1.7.0 https://rekkerd.org/kreuzberg-audio-updates-ka-303-software-acid-synth-to-v1-7-0/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

This is just a quick demonstration of how I like to use PaperWM on GNOME.

github.com/paperwm/PaperWM

KVR Developer Challenge 2026 Entries

Of 56 submitted plugins are 18 for Linux. 🥳
kvraudio.com/kvr-developer-cha…

#PeaceLoveMusic #MusicProduction #DAW #LinuxAudio #Linux #vst #CLAP #Linux #KVRChallange2026

L'éditorial de linuxmao.org du mois de juillet 2026 est en ligne :
linuxmao.org/article482

#linuxmao #linuxaudio #mao #musiquelibre #art #artlibre #cc-by-sa #chanson #copyleft #creative-commons #culture-libre #gnu-linux #informatiquemusicale #logiciellibre #productionmusicale

QPitch

#QPitch is a JUCE pitch-correction audio plugin with VST3 and CLAP builds.

No bullshit, just a quick, easy to use auto-tuning plugin with formant preservation.
Detects the main frequency -> maps to midi -> pitch shifts -> corrects formants.
github.com/skynse/qpitch

#PeaceLoveMusic #MusicProduction #DAW #LinuxAudio #Linux #CLAP #PitchCorrection #QPitch #AutoTuning #VST3

GitHub - Skynse/qpitch: A free autotune plugin that actually works

A free autotune plugin that actually works. Contribute to Skynse/qpitch development by creating an account on GitHub.

^GitHub

Just noticed mmediaaudio.com/ has released all their plugins as native linux version. They even include two FREE plugins, a bus channel strip and a limiter.

#LinuxAudio just keep getting more and more plugins, it's impressive!

M Media Audio - Professional VST3 Plugins

Professional VST3 plugins for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Parallel compression, mastering processing, and more. Built in Austin, TX. Perpetual license.

^{M Media Audio}

RE: troet.cafe/@NUND/1168949912938…

Coincidentally, I just saw this post about an hour after finally trying out airwindows consolidated. I've tried a number of Chris's plugins over the years and they're always interesting, but having them in one plugin is absolutely fantastic.

I adore the descriptions in the plugin window, which are both helpful and often hilarious.

I will definitely enjoy using them on upcoming mixes. These are some incredibly high quality free plugins!

#LinuxAudio

A new #video is up.

This one is a bit less focused on #linuxaudio and a bit more behind the scenes. 🫣

I try to talk about the difficulties I'm facing as I try to make some important decisions at the moment.

#peertube: spectra.video/w/j72iaTQkexJWyk…

#youtube: youtu.be/nwHJcMiNoac?si=DK9nhe…

Korneff Audio have released a new #linuxaudio #plugin, the KA1776 Limiting Amplifier. 🤓

Check it out at korneffaudio.com/.

I had the pleasure of helping to debug The Him DSP's #plugin (s) Kick Ninja, Sub Ninja and Ninja AB on #linuxaudio. 🙂

Check the plugins out at dsp.thehim.com/.

RE: mastodon.social/@rekkerd/11689…

This has Linux native support! 😎

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #plugin #Plugins #VST #VST3 #DAW

Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (@rekkerd@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 image Harrison releases Mixbus 12 analog console inspired DAW https://rekkerd.org/harrison-releases-mixbus-12-analog-console-inspired-daw/

^{Ronnie / Rekkerd.org (Mastodon)}

Turns out Paul Davis (developer of Ardour & JACK Audio) and Justin Frankel (developer of Reaper & WinAmp) did a podcast together!

youtu.be/94rP7lWnnxI?si=En-cUu…

#ardour #reaper #linuxaudio

anpheq is also coming soon! Just gotta get the repos and the website sorted.

The latest anpheq includes 12dB/oct band solo, gain-matching for the output, refined A/B support, and the latest look-and-feel tweaks.

I may hold off here for a while. I COULD add other stuff to anpheq... but it's pretty much the master bus EQ that I've been looking for as it sits.

#linux #audio #linuxaudio #studio #vst #foss

Pretty much feature complete on the initial glassmemphis design. Lots of UI polish. Full preset/soundware management. LFO section now includes retrigger/free, host sync, and shapes. The "ruin" macro now allows tuning LFO contributions to the effect.

Been working on sound design and voicing this. Loving the simple, modern, unapologetically-digital design. A favorite delay or other effects after it is pure butter.

Coming soon!

#linux #audio #linuxaudio #synthesis #synthesizer #vst #foss

#TetraOP: Synth Plugin by Tilr

TetraOP is a wavetable synth with four oscillators, FM, Unison, ring modulation and more.

TetraOP by Tilr is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin for #Linux, macOS and Windows. It functions as an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin and a LV2 Plugin.
kvraudio.com/product/tetraop-b…

Video:
youtu.be/QIp581eR8j4

#PeaceLoveMusic #MusicProduction #DAW #LinuxAudio #Linux #vst #Tilr #Synth

TetraOP by Tilr - Synth Plugin VST3 Audio Unit LV2

TetraOP is a wavetable synth with four oscillators, FM, Unison, ring modulation and more. Features: Wavetable based synthesis. 4 operators ...

^{KVR Audio}

For those who are interested in my Linux Audio advocacy, I've got a new developers thread at KVRAudio:

kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.p…

I am discussing the following topic:

Windows Drops Under 60% in Global Desktop OS Share for the First Time in Years

linuxiac.com/windows-drops-und…

I also discuss the many flaws in the way Statcounter counts its OS numbers.

#Linux #LinuxAudio #MusicProduction #Audio #Music #Statcounter #OperatingSystems #Windows #MacOS #ChromeOS #OS #Development #Softwaredevelopment

Windows Drops Under 60% in Global Desktop OS Share for the First Time in Years

StatCounter’s June 2026 report shows Linux at one of its strongest recent positions, while Windows falls to 56.55%.

^{Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)}