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Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss (libretechni.ca)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

OQB @kiol@discuss.online

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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Native Linux audio plugins are frustratingly uncommon. I'm gradually trying to replace my Windows plugins with Linux native ones but it's hard to do sometimes. My thing lately has been building my own replacements with plugdata.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Plugdata seems like a deep rabbit hole, so I'm a little afraid of it but maybe that's the next step.

    For now, I'll share my latest Linux plugin find: https://store.harrisonaudio.com/all-products/harrison-32classic-channel-strip says it doesn't support Linux but if you buy it and download the "old" version from here https://support.harrisonaudio.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19516617411613-Harrison-AVA-downloads-OLD-VERSIONS (it has the same version number as the most recent Windows copy), then you can activate it and it works well. I think I had to say no to linking iLok when purchasing. It's crap that they've recently stopped supporting Linux (because they've moved to using iLok) but I've been happy with the plugin.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Plugdata is a rabbit hole, but thankfully you only need to learn a few dozen of the most common objects to start making things. It took me a week of low effort learning before I could make patches without needing tutorials or outside help. The built-in documentation is all you need after that.

    Does that plugin have a distinct sound you like? To be honest I've never moved beyond my DAW's stock eq and compressor. And god, iLok is a scourge.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    Okay, that doesn't sound too bad then!

    I've been looking for a good channel strip for a bit as I've heard good things about them as a workflow. Also, aa it's an emulation of a physical device rather than a more perfect compressor etc, it adds some nice colouration that works really well for some instruments. The saturation is particularly nice and I'm surprised how much I like using the EQ.

    And yeah, iLok is awful.

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