I'm looking to switch from FL Studio to a new digital audio workstation (DAW) but I really want to keep using my favorite VSTs like Vital, Serum, and Phase Plant. I'm currently running Arch Linux, but I have a separate Windows partition set up just for music production. My ultimate goal is to fully migrate to Linux, but I'm concerned about the availability and compatibility of VSTs. Any tips on what DAW I should try or how to make the transition smoother?
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I switched from FL Studio to Bitwig, and I can confidently say it’s the best DAW for Linux. It works natively and integrates really well with various plugins! Definitely worth a try.
Don’t forget to check out the migration page that has loads of tips and tricks for making the switch to Linux smoother! Just be careful with third-party repos and remember to verify your ISOs!
You can use tools like Yabridge to convert any Windows VSTs to work on Linux. Just a heads up—there are a few limitations, but it’s definitely doable!
From my experience, one of the biggest drawbacks of using Linux has been the lack of VST support. I struggled to get them working even with some help from developers on different distros. It seems to be a common issue.
Actually, it looks like there's been some progress, especially with Reaper. I found some discussions suggesting it runs well on Linux now!