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[–] PixelatedSaturn@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (17 children)

What is wine primarily used for today?

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Running Windows VSTs (virtual instruments) in a DAW like reaper for making music.

[–] silver13@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Im struggling to switch to Linux for music production. I dont like ardour, reaper works fine but no Windows vsts... even with wine/yabridge getting paid ones with licence protection running is a mess. Compatibility with old projects (Studio one, there is a linux beta but needs wayland, i use Mint so another thing to change) is another difficulty. Of course none of this isnt solvable somehow but i dont think we are there yet offering Producers an comfortable switch.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

even with wine/yabridge getting paid ones with licence protection running is a mess.

Honestly, because I'm not a fan of intrusive DRM anyway, I say Yarr, matey 🏴‍☠️

I know that's not a solution for some, but until there's more Linux native VST's, it's a viable path for those willing to take it.

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