lilith wrote:I would use Jack if possible. I read in the reaper forum that there can be problems when using pulse audio.
Thanks for the reply. OK, good to know.
lilith wrote:If you have a 64bit system only use x86_64 version.
I have both systems.
"want to start by getting basic functionality like LMMS. How do I play soundfonts in the Linux Reaper versions?"
lilith wrote:You can use Carla Rack as a plugin host and there you can insert e.g. fluid synth from the Calf suite.
I'll try to investigate that.
How do I get the same basic instrument clips and plugin support as LMMS?"
Yes, tons of videos. All of which are Win/Mac specific. Reaper functions may be the same, but as with soundfonts, the solutions are often not well documented or explained. While specific soundfonts and VST plugins (Win/Mac) are mentioned, Linux users are just told to use Fluidsynth with no specifics as to how to go about it. I seem to remember that there are issues with VST plugins on Linux, both regarding i686 and x86_64 systems, as well as issues regarding VST plugins that only work on Win/Mac, not to mention which plugins are without cost and work with Linux and Reaper. That is part of the reason that I have waited with wading into Reaper until now.