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Issues with R2R System On Linux

invalid@example.com (Tadashi1024) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:32:13 +0000

Can't get *.r2rwm working, saying “Signature verification failed!” when executing using Wine. Tried multiple releases by R2R on sister site.
I know R2R System is not for Linux though, any help is appreciated.
I'm using Arch Linux BTW.

Switching to Linux, what do I need to know?

invalid@example.com (ceo54) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:25:04 +0000

Hello,

I purchased a new laptop and seriously considering switching to Linux Ubuntu. First concern is, how will I be able to run Windows programs? I heard about Wine and some accompanied extension that I can't remember the name of, which enables Windows apps that use C++ runtimes and .Net framework.

Is this feasible? Of course, I'm an advance Windows user so switching to Linux will be a huge learning curve. Compromising on my Windows programs is deal breaker. If I can't get all my daily...

Switching to Linux, what do I need to know?

Tails is a portable operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:27:45 +0000

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Tails is a portable operating system - Tails is based on Debian GNU/Linux.

You can download Tails for free and independent security researchers can verify our work.

Your secure computer anywhere

To use Tails, shut down the computer and start on your Tails USB stick instead of starting on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

You can temporarily turn your own computer into a secure machine.
You can also stay safe...

Tails is a portable operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux

Transistion from Windows to Linux (Throwing Windows out with the bath water)

invalid@example.com (quadcore64) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:27:44 +0000

Allow me to start by saying this, I am not a Windows hater. I am truly tired of Microsoft refusing to scrap code & build a new OS from scratch that does not contain (short list as examples):

security vulnerabilities
outdated code
un-optimized code
the need to be connected to operate
telemetry
ads
bloatware
forced usage of Microsoft software such as Cortana, XBox Gaming, Edge browser especially in Pro/Workstation versions.

The current alternative are:...

Transistion from Windows to Linux (Throwing Windows out with the bath water)

RME digiface usb update

invalid@example.com (Johnnyguitar) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:03:47 +0000

Digiface usb can now be flashed to class compliant mode. This should make it compatible with Linux.
If anyone has any experience with this please chime in

Linux - Round Table - Plugins - Audio Interfaces

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:55:54 +0000

Linux - Round Table - Plugins - Audio Interfaces

Our user @Piszpunta has the following idea, I quote:

"There is (or at least there was) a thread on Gearspace, comparing ton of audio interfaces regarding their rountrip latency. The table is refreshed every couple of months. For the past 15 years it was always my go-to source before buying a new interface.

I wish we had something like that, but dedicated to Windows plugins on Linux. I mean a TABLE (not just pages...

Linux - Round Table - Plugins - Audio Interfaces

R2R Plugins not working under Linux wine

invalid@example.com (severance&pay) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:42:17 +0000

hey,
I don't actually know where to approrpriate place to post this is, but I'd love if I could get this message to someone involved with the cracking process of plugins in R2R. This forum seems to be one of the only places where piracy re audio plugins is actually discussed.

there appears to be a problem where popup menus in plugins don't work with R2R plugins running under wine with yabridge (a tool to make running windows plugins work seemlessly with your daw). Everything else works...

R2R Plugins not working under Linux wine

I've switched to Linux, so you could too!

invalid@example.com (mitori) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:26:01 +0000

I have been daily driving Fedora 42 for almost 2 months now and am very happy with it. My biggest challenge so far has been understanding Linux's low level systems - I've reached for a USB drive to rescue my system a couple of times. You won't run into the same issues unless you’re chasing performance gains and poking at the kernel and the bootloader like I did. The Nvidia driver is a tad annoying at driver updates, but overall works just fine. Since the college started back up two weeks...

I've switched to Linux, so you could too!

StudioLogic Numa Player v2.1.0 freeware

invalid@example.com (paul_audioz) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:13:18 +0000

Hello Linux users,

I use Reaper in two flavors:
a) Linux Reaper
b) Windows Reaper under Wine Linux.
My distribution is Linux MX21.

I heard the demo's of StudioLogic Numa Player v2.1.0 and I was very interested. Especially since there is also a Linux version available.

1. The Linux version consists of two installers:
- NumaPlayer_2.0.1.deb
- NumaPlayer_2.0.1.rpm
I tried to install the .deb version with my Deb Installer but it returns an error.
I tried to manually...

StudioLogic Numa Player v2.1.0 freeware

LV2 file / format? (TheUsualSuspects...)

invalid@example.com (Dalmation) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:40:42 +0000

Re. Greetings <

What is an 'LV2' file used for?
Does it have something to do with LINUX, MS-Windows Raspberry PI or ... ?

Does it have better performance (Torque) than VST2-VST3 ?

Cheers ^_^

You really should get into LINUX ! ! !

invalid@example.com (0on3) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:38:58 +0000

Ive been using Linus OS's , for quite sometime now. And the more I do ,
the farther away I get FREEDOM of using windows ! ! !

Have a look here .....

:Ubuntu Studio / - ('THIS , has just got everything ya need !!!')
http://ubuntustudio.org/

:AV Linux / - (This is ABSOLUTELY A WINNER ! ! ! !)
http://bandshed.net/AVLinux.html

- Other Linux 'Toolz' of interest .....

:Linux Sampler
http://www.linuxsampler.org/screenshots.html...

You really should get into LINUX ! ! !

which Kontakt works best with YaBridge

invalid@example.com (Saur) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:53:51 +0000

Running reaper on Arch btw (CatchyOS), I already got SWAM working with YaBridge, and now gonna try Kontakt.

Some have said Kontakt 7 works better than 8. Maybe a portable install works better? Any advice on how to get it working nicely?

SWAM works but the GUI is kinda messed up, and it can't do VST cross-talk for the room simulations.

Trying to get "Yamaha Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M v3.0.0 - V.R" running in Linux Manjaro

invalid@example.com (paul_audioz) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:27:52 +0000

Hello all Linux users,

I know this probably is a shot in the dark because I am trying the impossible to get "Yamaha Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M v3.0.0 - V.R" running under Wine in Linux Manjaro.
The Manjaro system is up-to-date (17th of July 2025). I am using the windows Reaper version under Wine so no Yabridge.

Here is what I did:
1. Install no problem.
2. Activation no problem.
3. Reaper recognizes Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M.vst3
4. The GUI shows up.
5. I can...

Trying to get "Yamaha Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M v3.0.0 - V.R" running in Linux Manjaro

Maschine Micro MK3 Linux driver

invalid@example.com (deathroit) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:07:45 +0000

Hey, are there any Maschine Mikro MK3 owners out there?
I recently stumbled upon a custom Linux driver on GitHub that allows the device to be used in MIDI mode. I decided to fork the project and expand on the idea. So far, I've implemented support for pad mapping, pad sensitivity scaling, and configurable colors and lighting modes via a configuration file.
My goal is to keep developing this and restore or get close to the original MIDI mode functionality.
If you'd like to test it out,...

Maschine Micro MK3 Linux driver

Raspberry Pi?

invalid@example.com (Dalmation) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:03:52 +0000

Similar to a thread - "Dedicated VST hardware like Raspberry Pi, or similar" in the Software forum...

A simple question: can plugins developed with a Linux compile option, be run on a typical Raspi platform ?

Cheers ^_^

What works on linux - guides and tips

invalid@example.com (Andrew) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:02:58 +0000

Hi there,
my primary motivation for topic like this is to avoid linux-based forums.
Linux is great OS! However its community, which you as a user partly rely on, is incredibly egoistic and socially filled with hatred for anything remotely related to Windows. That was one of the reasons why I hesitated so much before moving to Linux Mint. They can talk all day on how Windows are baaad and how linux is goood, but they never realize their dreamworld.
The truth is, both OSes are useful for...

What works on linux - guides and tips

setup 1st dailydriver laptop with Mint this week..

invalid@example.com (Garamondo Furbish) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:22:30 +0000

Well, due to divergent information systems planned failing, I've begun migration to Linux via Mint distro Cinnamon.

It was interesting, I created a live boot usb drive from the download, and everything worked great. I was impressed, did the install and proceeded to customize a few things, like that awful default cursor back into a proper arrow and desktop image etc.

Did the full monty all updates when it suggested it, and boom my audio was gone when it finished up and rebooted. Well I...

setup 1st dailydriver laptop with Mint this week..

Any good chiptune (C64) plugin for linux?

invalid@example.com (nubi) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:17:51 +0000

Topic says all.
I just know socolabs.
And the plogue set should be available for linux next year.

Kontakt portable and Linux: could not update Settings.cfg

invalid@example.com (paul_audioz) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:06:17 +0000

Hi all,

I am using Linux MX21 as my OS and I am pleased with it. I managed to overcome a lot of problems in respect to using MX21 as my music system, but of all the Linux distributions I have tried, MX21 strange enough works best. Most of the windows plugins work, only sometimes a GUI is unreadable but until now most important plugins for me work fine.
I also managed to install Kontak regular and that works also well.

So I wanted to try the portable version because it is way more simple to...

Kontakt portable and Linux: could not update Settings.cfg

Audio PC (Linux/Ubuntu)

invalid@example.com (Friendelek) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:41:05 +0000

Hi all!
I have few questions.
1) What is your Linux PC hardware parts (CPU/GPU mostly) ?
2) Do you have smooth workflow with yabridged plugins?

I'm experimenting with ubuntu 24, want to try it for music production/mix. I figure out with wine/yabridge and how to make it work, but I got like 30 fps in plugins, for example Pro-Q3. I think its because my old 10 series Nvidia gpu drivers, thinking of get AMD card for it. Or maybe I configure something wrong ...