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[–] psoul@lemmy.world 30 points 5 days ago (20 children)

Waiting patiently for commercial software to be ported to Linux:

  • creative suites, I think Canva is working on Affinity for Linux but they want to release their iPad version first. Wine is working right now but there are a few things I’m getting tired of (navigating folders and trying to print). I know, Gimp, Inkscape and Krita.
  • 3D modeling software for engineers, like solidworks or NX. I’m trying Blender add-ons for CAD but it’s not as capable. Don’t you dare suggest FreeCAD.
  • Music production software, esp. Ableton.
[–] YoSoySnekBoi@kbin.earth 16 points 5 days ago (3 children)
  • Music production software, esp. Ableton.

For what it's worth, REAPER works great on Linux. Ik it doesn't fill quite the same niche as Ableton but it is very capable, especially paired with yabridge for using VSTs via WINE.

[–] HexaBack@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 5 days ago

and if you're into a tracker-like workflow, renoise works really well on linux (assuming you can set up jack/pipewire properly or undo the horrror upon linux audio servers that is p*lseaudio. i feel this applies to most daws on linux)

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