Best Free Linux Software for Composing with sf2 Files

What other apps and distros do you use to round out your studio?

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JosephF
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Best Free Linux Software for Composing with sf2 Files

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What is the best free Linux software to compose music using existing sf2 files.

Thank you.

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Don't know about best, but lmms is common, works and easy to setup. Launch and start composing. It doesn't even need jack, but can work also with it if wanted.

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I agree with tavasti. Thank you
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I like LMMS to notate (mouse clicks). With midi keyboard i like to work with Ardour.
And there are many other DAWs who also do good. Try some. Find your own favourites.
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JosephF wrote:What is the best free Linux software to compose music using existing sf2 files.

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J
It depends on what you do. I would suggest a sequencer, so MuseScore (if you use notation), MusE (if you only use MIDI) or QSynth (any other case).
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I also I agree with tavasti.
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IMHO, qtractor + Konfyt

In fact, I just uploaded a video describing this setup: https://peertube.social/videos/watch/a8 ... 8cd7902cef
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