What is Ardour?

[@PabloVazquez]

Woah great overview! BTW, a smiley face showing what open source can do is exactly what FOSS needs, real people telling you how awesome the product is. Open source is amazing it just needs better marketing.
Can recommend doing Live Streams every now and then, to engage the community especially with Q&A. I've been doing it for Blender and the connection between the software and the community grows immensely. Subscribed right away and eager to learn more!

[@unfa00]

Thank you, Pablo! I agree that FLOSS needs better marketing - I hope I can help with that :)
We have many diamonds in the rough, that need to be shown to people.
I don't know yet about livestreams on this channel, but on my won channel I do monthly live events when I make music with Ardour, answer questions and play music submissions from the viewers. Also: thank you for the shout-out on your livesteam the other day :)

[@charlifernandez9683]

Genial seria una muy buena idea la verdad, pero algo que también deberían de voltear a ver son a los hispano hablantes, por ejemplo tu canal de Blender, muy bueno por cierto ya me he suscrito, triunfa por lo mismo. 👌👌👌🙌✌

[@JanEkbom]

Amazing that you got invited to run Ardour's own channel.

[@unfa00]

Thanks!

[@BillJones]

I LOVE Ardour, and I had no idea it did half of the things you mentioned. This is awesome.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Hey unfa Thank you for the thought, diligence, creativity and sense of humor that you inject into your channel and the subject matter. I now realize that this playlist probably contains the prerequisite videos that I should have watched - not only before any of your others but even before I downloaded Ardour initially. Getting Ardour to work the way it is desired is as with anything else a detail_oriented endeavor. My intention is to download it again. However, this time I'll do it in lieu of following along with this playlist. This time I'm certain that I should have an improved experience.

[@saam6768]

This is great. Been using Ardour most everyday for the last 3 years but just from this video, there were lots of options I am completely unaware of and can't wait to see videos on. Thanks, Unfa!

[@miscible21]

Finally! An official Ardour resource on RUclips, largely thanks to Unfa on going contributions! This is much appreciated!

[@grifftur]

Great video Unfa! Ardour is many things but it can all be summed up as just amazing!

[@tranceangel7480]

Hey Unfa, glad to see you here as well. This DAW looks mind blowing! You can even upload videos and work together with Blender ... Wow: I'm impressed!

[@rpatros]

It's about time to have an official channel for Ardour. Great video Unfa and look forward to seeing more videos.

[@Johnscompany]

Nice unfa. Great job. I really appreciated these new videos about ardour, because many people don't have anything idea about so powerful DAW it's ardour.

[@winzs90]

Yet an official Ardour Channel ! Thanks unfa for this clear and concise intro of this wonderfull open source software. Ardour and Blender : ultimate Combo ;-)

[@deniz_ildir]

Nice to see you doing official videos in the end unfa.... Best regards dude.

[@grooveithard8304]

Thank you Ardour for keeping the light on all this time, hats off to your perseverance, and all the best with your channel and future.

[@AdamThomasMusic]

I'm really excited to see this channel. I am looking into maybe moving from pro tools to ardour, and this will definitely help with that

[@MrSkyTown]

Adam Thomas Music I made that move however I use more of Mixbus which is ardour but with a Mixer by Harrison

[@t.parrot3968]

I just started using Ardour as the main component for live mixing my band. The first demo tapes will be recorded with it. I'm excited to learn more about it with this channel!

[@jacc88888]

Can a novice learn use this software easily? I’m looking to record some classical concerts using Ardour but it seems like it’s quite complicated.

[@Racosz]

Excellent as always, unfa. This channel will be an instant success.

[@lejojolafrite]

all i always wanted to know about my fav daw... thank you. i'm already waiting for the next videos!!

[@synix_8645]

Uh I'm excited! Cant wait for all the videos to come

[@x_emha_x]

Hi! Poland here I'm working on Ubuntu Studio and I think that Ardour is a great DAW. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@nahushgaikwad]

That's awesome.. I am subscribed now... I love this... Really there was need for it... Thanks a lot for the effort you are gonna put.

[@jessepender5239]

I'm so happy that there is a legit DAW that works on Linux! I've been using Reason for a long time, I like Reason and probably would have kept using it but alas no Linux support! Now that I've been using ardour for a little while I've found that the workflow is actually smoother and faster (and this is with me still very much being in the learning process).

[@roneivilasboas]

Subscribed. Unfa knows what he is talking about.

[@dtiga17]

Hi , unfa, now ardour is your RUclips name. Awesome.

[@LDdrums20]

Congrats unfa! Ardour FTW!

[@windowsrefund]

Free Software is a much better term than the diluted "open source" since the latter only focuses on the pragmatic side effects of the former. The term "open source" was created for the sole purpose of tricking people into using Free Software while avoiding the ethical and moral aspects of the conversation. The downside of course, is that millions of people are now using "open source software" despite having no appreciation for the 4 essential freedoms they benefit from.

[@GennaroGiugliano]

Hi Unfa,many thanks for your video from Ardour daw,is great open source program multisystem :)

[@Javier-qk7ms]

Great!!! Many things I did not know about that I will try myself now. I am subscribed now.

[@SufyMusic]

fantastic, I had a question if you can do a basic lfo with midi cc messages to send to carla?

[@Seyah]

i dont even use ardour, but i think i might start

[@IgorogI1000]

me too

[@KingGrio]

Hi. I recently learnt how to use ffmpeg's Filtergraph system (it's brain dead simple, all you need to know are the four separators ; , : and |)
I realized ffmpeg could be used as a DAW, if it was just a little more interactive. So I wrote a bash script that provides the user with an interactive text menu with hot keys, allowing to simplify and speed up usage of ffmpeg, and enable to hear changes in audio settings during playback (using the zmq tool ffmpeg provides).
I can now use ffmpeg as a rudimentary DAW (I can even build a UI for it since ffmpeg offers basic audio visualization tools as well as resizing and placement of video items, I haven't yet pushed it that far).
Then I found out ffmpeg supports ladspa, so I started digging around to find what ladspa plugins are out there and was happy to find CAPS and Guitarix.
But then I found out about Ardour just now. And wow, I am traditionally a Reason user, but with enough experience using ladspa, lv2 and free VST plugins to learn to achieve the same results I know how to achieve with Reason, I might fully ditch windows and become a full Linux user with Ardour and do my video editing with kden live

[@Funkietunes]

Unfa, thanks for this information about Ardour. But, what is your advice: running pure Ardour and pay for it OR run the Linux distro version of Ardour, in my case Debian 10?

[@user-lt2rw5nr9s]

I've never seen an open source project charge for builds, but I guess I'm at an advantage because I can compile.

[@ardourdaw]

Thanks to that Ardour can be developed by two people full time. Without any funding - it just would not be what it is. I think that's fair.
- unfa

[@user-lt2rw5nr9s]

@@ardourdaw I fully understand that, it's just that I haven't come across a project that does that. I'm sure there are projects that do that, but it's the first time I've heard of it.

[@MrRightThinker]

Unfa , plz make a tutorial on how to use , tips n tricks for piano roll sequencer within Ardour. many thinks it is not good

[@itsmehimsanson]

hey, I want to try this software up, I downloaded it and all and I cant find a way to import my instrumental songs on it but I don't see how.

[@samoni0s]

Very cool! Keep going guys.

[@samoni0s]

And thank you for your amazing quality work!

[@npx_riff_lift-g]

i’m switching to Ardour from Logic.
the fact that i can possibly contribute to the project, as well as thoughtfully report bugs to a receptive community is ALL the reason.

[@ardourdaw]

Wow, respect!

[@Rightly_Divided]

WOAH I want this. I use FL studio but I just got a machine I three Linux on and this looks so amazing!

[@BatteryProductions]

Unfa!!!! whats up brother!! Ardour!!!! YEAH!!!!

[@SzymonWarunek]

how to run zyn fusion on windows 10? - because when i try to use zyn fusion,keyboard does nothing and errors come up

[@ackrazam]

is ardour a good alternative choice to play live set with launchpad?

[@mothtolias]

dang, ardour looks really good... with a bit of luck I'll have some money to spare soon - I'm strongly considering getting a copy!

[@saam6768]

You can start trying it out for free. The demo is free of charge, although without support. Otherwise, you can download a legit copy for as little as a $1. community.ardour.org/download

[@saam6768]

@Ammar Rizvi Not at all against the rules. The only thing is that the versions that come pre-packaged with whatever OS may not be the most up-to-date version.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Thanks Unfa

[@mdo]

This looks really interesting. I'm switching back to Linux from Windows and need a good replacement for Cakewalk.

[@highdemand8769]

I feel you shaggy keep doing ya thang

[@anomalialive]

Good work!

[@StefanoRojas]

Hello, where can I find information about the 100% hardware audio interface compatible with ubuntu studio? Currently I have the saffire pro 24 but it does not work quite well, it causes many xruns.

[@GideonAbochie]

For all those ready to switch so quickly to the latest DAW without thinking...
remember what Unfa said as quoted by Fl Studio..."The performance transcends the medium everytime"
If your musicianship is sh**ty in your current DAW, don't expect Ardour to magically transform the quality of your art.
Sorry to burst your bubble .The truth is not nice.It's bitter but will save you time and set you free.
Soultion: Build the mindset to upgrade you musicianship by studying /analysing and dissecting what you call good music and pursue the mastery of your musicianship with your current DAW.
(You may still Try Ardour if you want to but the truth is up there ⬆)✔💖

[@septianang5285]

What the similar of Studio One in Linux?

[@b4ssripper]

why does fps drops at the last clip

[@gworships]

ARDOUR IS SO POWERFUL

[@andx4024]

i hope Ardour will be stable soon. for me ver 6.5 is still in beta stage (bugs - copy cut move blocks midi) simple editing

[@crednom3792]

WOW ! I want more

[@gnz1337]

track id? 5:41

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I just downloaded the app. Paid the subscription fee, yet I am unable to even open the app. I've got a Linux system, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. I have 1TB of available space, so that is not the problem. When I try to open the app, it crashes. What is going on? I am a music writer & ASCAP publisher, I was hoping this would give me a better system for final product. But i cant even gain access to the system. Any help/assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have 2 stand alone DAW 8 track recorders, that do everything including burn the cds. I was going to feed my final mastered songs into this & try to improve the quality (which isn't too bad) of the final product. I need help. Where do I go?

[@jasonking1284]

Ardour vs Reaper?

[@boimesa8190]

Can ardour do audio to midi??

[@dondonaudio8191]

Wow! What a great DAW. I think it is worth a look. Any experience with side by side installation with Pro Tools?

[@ardourdaw]

I have a basic certificate for Pro Tools, but I never liked it. It felt really quirky and held back by it's legacy to me. But your experience may be way different :)
- unfa

[@dondonaudio8191]

@@ardourdaw Pro Tools has been my every day workhorse for years. So yes my experience is very different ;) For me personally, adjusting too many parameters gets in my way whenever I am working on a track. I really love the simplicity of Pro Tools. You have everything you need in just a Mix and an Edit window. That´s it. And I can scale my sessions from writing on a laptop to mixing a 300+ tracks score in nearly any studio in the world. But I´ll give Ardoure a try anyway :)

[@ardourdaw]

@@dondonaudio8191 Le us know your Ardour experience - and if you have any questions - we're here :) One good thing about Ardour is you can have as many tracks as your hardware can handle.
Also: Ardour has an option to import Pro Tools sessions - I haven't tested it though, I'm curious how well that'd work.
- unfa

[@jacc88888]

Thanks for the summary. As a novice, I’m looking for some software to record live music with an audio interface (Focusrite scarlet) and a stereo pair of mics. Wondering how intuitive Ardour is for a beginner.... a lot of technical terms used in this that went over my head. I’ll check out to see if you have any beginners tutorials!

[@ardourdaw]

The latest tutorial for beginners is currently located here: prokoudine.github.io/ardour-tutorial/en/

[@jacc88888]

@@ardourdaw Thank you! Will check it out.

[@guillolavoz]

How does Ardour run on Windows 10? I haven't heard good comments.

[@Existence_denied]

too bad i can't download it due the site saying its down

[@narrsam]

Chop Chop! I need these videos! I bough the thing but I'm having a hard time using it...

[@ardourdaw]

We've just dropped a new one :)
- unfa

[@MortajasMX]

thanks for everything
Ardour pride of linux
-M💀X-

[@orozcoapaza1660]

It's more than just OpenSource, it's trully LibreSoftware since it's uses GPL license it's free as in freedom...

[@algardner5228]

Can loops beatmatch ?

[@ardourdaw]

Yes, Ardour has a stretch tool: manual.ardour.org/editing/editing-regions-and-selections/stretching/

[@andx4024]

the world has changed

[@sanjoy7563]

💜💜💜

[@boimesa8190]

What are binary packages???

[@kruxdt6307]

Packages that are already built from the source code that are ready to be run

[@boimesa8190]

@@kruxdt6307 Can ardour do audio to midi??

[@kruxdt6307]

@@boimesa8190 I have no experience in audio production so I don't know

[@ardourdaw]

Ardour doesn't have a built-in tool to create MIDI data from audio.
- unfa

[@heron8875]

i got a thing for learning a new DAW lol

[@hombiebearcat]

Oh look it's the zynaddsubfx guy

[@DoubleAAmazin3]

GPL ftw

[@javiercabrera8390]

Great overview, but I was expecting to see the software. Instead, I saw your face more than I saw the software. Great software, though.

[@beefstew3927]

Two words: Paul Davis

[@yPhil]

Wah

[@MrRightThinker]

Ardour's Piano Roll Sequencer is not so good. it need to changed. I requests volunteer programers to join GIT

[@alcomposer]

Piano roll shows velocity bars internally in Ardour6 Git, as well as allowing selected notes to show velocity colour (as opposed to red highlight)

[@DieterV3]

If the software is not free, it will disappear soon. I look forward to it!

[@JLM_z41398]

#🔥
🌱 but still working on"iT🤐

[@jorhay1]

Basically it’s Pro Tools

[@raxmouse]

omg

[@ImplosiveCatt]

They charge Windows users to support free software for Linux users. Nice move.

[@ardourdaw]

The official binary packages are paid for all platforms.
The source code is free for all.
So..?
- unfa

[@ImplosiveCatt]

@@ardourdaw
But you mentioned Ardour (among others) as free of charge on Linux platforms in your video here ruclips.net/video/KYeTg4_k1Q0/видео.html
And you used the terms "opens source" and "free of charge" interchangeably. Basically, you had been deceiving.

[@unfa00]

​@@ImplosiveCatt I can't find the specific quote from that video you're referring to right now (if you could drop me a timestamp, that'd help).
I generally try to not use terms "open-source" and "free of charge" interchangably. Even though the two usually go along, they are not bound to (the GPL license allows selling builds), and Ardour is a rare case where the source code is open and free, but the binaries are not free of charge.
I usually say that Ardour is free to use on Linux, because it *practically* is - there are multiple sources supplying non-official Ardour builds free of charge on Linux. There's nothing stopping the same to be true on Windows or Mac - I just haven't seen anyone publish non-official Ardour builds for free on these platforms yet. If you did - please let me know!
Note that Ardour on Windows is a relatively young thing, and the community of Ardour users on Windows is significantly smaller than the one of Linux users.
But again - there's nothing preventing the Windows Ardour community to host their own builds of Ardour and give them free of charge.

[@pauldavisthefirst]

@@ImplosiveCatt I am the lead developer of Ardour. Unfa has already clarified this, but let me underline a couple of key points.
Ardour is released under a license (the GPL) that allows anyone to do whatever they want with it, including redistributing it to others. As a result, most Linux distributions have chosen to make their own builds of Ardour available for their users, at no cost (like all the software that Linux distributions make available, more or less). However, we (the Ardour development community) do not support or encourage this behaviour, nor do we support the versions that they distribute (which differ from the ones we make available in a few key ways).
You could choose to become a distributor of Ardour for Windows if you wanted to, and not charge anyone for the copies you give them. I wouldn't be thrilled about that, and I'd probably call you out by name if you did, but you'd be entirely within your rights to do so. It would just negatively impact the ability to have at least 2 people working full time on the software. The same is true of the versions distributed by Linux distros, but it's a situation we just have to live with.

[@ImplosiveCatt]

Thanks for clarification. The problem is that there are conflicting informations on internet. Some say it's free, some say it's not, some say that you can choose to pay or not when downloading from official site. Very confusing from the Win user perspective willing to explore linux as an music production alternative.
People promoting linux as viable alternative often contribute to confusion. E.g. Unfa in his videos tells us that he believes in open source as a future. He made a list with linux daws and he explicitly says that it's all free "waiting to explore" (paraphrasing). Ardour was on the list.
Maybe some terms are self-explanatory in Linux community but in Windows community they aren't. Am I allowed to try this software on Windows or do I need dual boot and download unsupported free version just for trial?
What is the difference between unofficial free Ardour releases vs official?

[@zakariachahboun]

Dislikes ftom pro tools 😂😂

[@marekstojke2176]

Pleas. Make Polish version.

[@andx4024]

Probably I will leave Ardour for several years. It is still not ready for serious work. Maybe in version 10 or 12 developers will do most important things - Midi Veloicity Editing, Midi channels and the rest of the simplest most important things. I will use it for the simplest portable recordings

[@talkbackbutton]

it is more professional to have interface of the software with voiceover on the screen instead of your face talking which is kinda distracting. put your face in your final words dude if you cant live without it.

[@ardourdaw]

I'll think about that.
I am pretty sure I can't live without my face though. Sorry.
- unfa