Ubuntu Studio is one of the many official versions of Ubuntu and is a free and open source operating system. It is widely used by Linux users across the globe for audio, graphics, video, and photo editing and publishing. This multimedia oriented GNU/Linux distribution is a free application and when you install Ubuntu, you get this amazing editing application pre-installed.
It is available in four different languages: English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. It has the Advanced Packaging Tool as its package manager, which was developed by developers in the Linux community over the course of three years. You won’t find realtime kernel in the Ubuntu Studio repositories, but it was heavily used in version 8.04 and 9.10 of this application.
Read on to find out all about Ubuntu Studio and its fascinating world of free multimedia applications!
The efforts of the Ubuntu Studio community
It is mainly a Linux community project, where millions of Linux users and developers volunteer to make this multimedia application easier to install and use. Whether a developer is a beginner or a professional, they test their skills and contribute to the creation and updating of this amazing application. The next time you hear that the Linux community is generous and united, just remember that they developed Ubuntu Studio.
What does this flavor of Ubuntu do?
The original version of Ubuntu was released on May 10, 2007 and since then this application is updated and advanced to perform a series of multimedia actions on Linux. When you install it on your OS, you’ll get Pulseaudio, which is a default sound and handles all other desktop sounds. With the latest version of Ubuntu Studio 16.10, you can control the entire sound system and operations of your operating system along with viewing and editing videos and audios.
Ubuntu Studio targets a unique audience
Ubuntu Studio’s main target audience is musicians, gamers, and media editing enthusiasts who have experience with Windows and/or Mac. Whether they have previous Linux experience or not, they can still enjoy a wide range of their skills, such as graphics development, video editing and audio recording.
Compatible devices
There is a wide range of devices supported by Ubuntu Studio and it’s all made possible by alsa support. Compatible with Pulseaudio, alsa works perfectly with jack and only multi-channel cards show any problem with this desktop audio element. Other devices like firewire will only work with special configurations and are not supported by alsa. In general, most of the devices have good compatibility with this Linux multimedia application.
Advantages of using Ubuntu Studio
Once you install it, there is no going back! You will fall in love with the user-friendly interface and smooth operation of the application along with many other amazing features of this multimedia software. Here are some of the more exciting production advantages of using Ubuntu Studio the next time you feel like editing your home video:
• reduced audio latency
In Ubuntu Studio 12.04, the default kernel has low latency, which means you’ll get more stable performance from audio applications. The scheduler will allow you to request immediate CPU time, which will reduce audio latency. You can also enable wireless networking and graphics card drivers without running high audio latency on the Jack.
• advanced stationery
The traditional Ubuntu Studio comes with default purple and orange effects, but the latest version includes custom artwork and a blue-on-black theme. When using an accelerated graphics card with the proper driver, you can enjoy advanced desktop effects. Karmic 9.10 also adds a new sound theme that replaces the default Ubuntu Studio theme, and also pings from a prompt.
• It’s free – you can’t stress enough!
Nothing in this world comes for free and everything has a price. It provides a refreshing change to its users when everything in it comes at no cost. No extra costs or paid upgrades – it’s simple and free! You can even view the source code and modify the source code at no cost.
• Thousands of free apps
When you install it, you also get thousands of free official apps to help enhance your Ubuntu Studio experience. There are plenty of reasonably priced apps out there too, but with so many free, most of your requirements will be met at no charge. With its official application repository, you can enjoy not only the impressive features of Ubuntu Studio, but also other free applications.
• Requires modest hardware
Unlike other high-end multimedia applications, installing it only requires hardware with ordinary features. You can run this app on any low-end machine, which eliminates the need to invest in an expensive computer before you even use the app.
• Easy installation
You can easily install it with a Live DVD or USB drive on your Linux operating system. You can also install it from your “ubuntustudio-desktop” package from the advanced packaging tool.
The goal of this flavor of Ubuntu is to provide a gateway for users who are entering the world of Linux and want to add this operating system to their everyday life. Whether it’s providing a variety of applications and documentation, or being your portal to the GNU/Linux and FLOSS communities around the world, Ubuntu Studio is here to revolutionize the way you edit and use your multimedia.