What’s the best way to run FL Studio on Linux?
I switched an older PC to Linux and have been enjoying it, but FL Studio is the main Windows application I still need. I've tried searching for solutions…
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Mac Mini M6 or a €1,700 Windows PC for Music and Video Production?
I've used Windows my entire life, but I'm considering switching to a Mac. The system I'm looking at is a Mac Mini M6 with 32 GB of RAM…
What’s the best way to run FL Studio on Linux?
I installed Linux on an older PC and have been enjoying it, but FL Studio is the main Windows application I still use. There's no native Linux version,…
How can I run a newer version of FL Studio on Linux?
I'm using a Bazzite PC and have been trying to get the newest version of FL Studio running through Bottles. After several hours, it seems to detect that…
Can I run newer versions of FL Studio on Linux?
I'm trying to get the latest version of FL Studio running on a Bazzite PC through Bottles, but it seems to detect that it isn't running on Windows…
Is upgrading from an i5-10600K to a newer CPU worth it for music production and video editing?
I currently use an Intel i5-10600K with an RTX 3060 Ti and 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. My main workloads are music production and video editing, and I…
Should I Choose the Intel 250K or 270K for a New B860M Build?
My ASUS B660-I system has started showing signs of trouble after about four years, so I'm considering moving to an mATX build using a B860M motherboard. Since the…
How long will this PC stay capable, and is an i7 upgrade worth it?
I'm wondering how long this PC should remain capable for gaming and basic music production. The current build has an MSI B660M-A WiFi DDR4 motherboard, 16GB of RAM,…
What PC build would best balance music production, gaming, and 3D modelling for $3,000 AUD?
I'm building a multipurpose PC with a budget of $3,000 AUD, and I'm located in Australia. I don't need any peripherals. Music production is the priority: I use…
Is a Ryzen 9 5900XT a worthwhile upgrade from a 3700X for music production?
I'm using an older Ryzen 7 3700X with a B450 motherboard and 32GB of DDR4, and my system has started feeling sluggish for music production. That's the only…
Could I Get Feedback on This UK Gaming PC Build?
I'm planning a new PC primarily for gaming, with some occasional music production in Pro Tools. I'm based in the UK and would appreciate feedback on the parts…
What PC build makes sense for VMs, music production, and future local LLMs?
I'm a backend software engineer in India and want to build a powerful, upgradeable workstation that can last roughly 8–10 years. My main workloads would be several virtual…
What Linux setup would work best for Reaper and guitar plugins on an older PC?
I'm considering moving from Windows 10 to Linux and want to keep recording, mixing, and mastering in Reaper for my small deathcore band. My computer is an older…
Advice for Building a High-Performance Gaming PC
I'm planning to build a gaming PC in the UK with a budget of around £2,000 to £2,500. I primarily want to use it for gaming and sim…
Help! My USB Drive Mysteriously Stopped Working and I Need to Recover My Files
I've been working on an album and storing all my DAW files on a flash drive due to my computer's limited storage. Today, the USB stopped working while…
Best DAWs for Music Production on Linux Mint?
I recently switched from Windows 11 to Linux Mint on my Samsung Book 3 because I was frustrated with how slow the updates were making it. I'm really…
Looking for DDR4 Build Suggestions to Maximize Performance
Hey everyone! I'm currently using an i7 8700K paired with 32GB DDR4 RAM and an RX 9060XT with 16GB. I'm on the hunt for a new CPU and…
Is My Budget PC Build Missing Anything Important?
I'm planning to build a budget PC primarily for music production and casual gaming like pixel art games. Here's my proposed build: - **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 7600…
What is a .flp file and how do I open it?
I stumbled upon some old photo albums on CDs from 2003, and I've found a few files with the .flp extension mixed in with my regular .jpg files.…
Is this PC build a good idea?
I'm considering buying a PC build that my cousin recommended, which includes an Intel Core i7-14700K processor, MSI MAG Z790 motherboard, ARCTIC Freezer 36 CPU cooler, G.Skill 32…