I believe that Open-Source is one of the strongest cultural movements towards diffusing power structures. I now use Open-Source tooling throughout the entire production of my works to clearly show that it is possible + effective. Currently in my Workflow Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) – OpenMPT, Furnace Synthesizer – VCV Rack, Bespoke Synth Sample Packs […]
I was using Audacity for quick Normalization and other edits to my samples, but I’ve since learned I can do that inside OpenMPT (and save those edits back to file). Audacity does lack any form of “midi-esque” sequencing though, which is how I primarily work.
Having said that, Audacity has come a long with VST support, etc, since Muse Group got involved. But unfortunately, they also allegedly enforced data tracking in a way that didn’t respect the community that had supported it up until then. I actually don’t know what the latest is (someone else feel free to reply with the update), but it hasn’t been crucial enough in my workflow to keep up with.
I was using Audacity for quick Normalization and other edits to my samples, but I’ve since learned I can do that inside OpenMPT (and save those edits back to file). Audacity does lack any form of “midi-esque” sequencing though, which is how I primarily work.
Having said that, Audacity has come a long with VST support, etc, since Muse Group got involved. But unfortunately, they also allegedly enforced data tracking in a way that didn’t respect the community that had supported it up until then. I actually don’t know what the latest is (someone else feel free to reply with the update), but it hasn’t been crucial enough in my workflow to keep up with.