Music composition on Linux: How to produce a song with Ardor
We’ll show you how to use the feature-rich Ardor software to record, program a beat, and export your first piece of music.
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The free recording software Ardor has made a name for itself for audio productions. For little money, sometimes free of charge, it offers an amazing range of functions. But for beginners, like almost any digital audio workstation (DAW), Ardor can be confusing.
Therefore, in this article we explain the most important tools and settings and show you step by step how to program your first beat, import recordings, mix them and finally export your first piece of music.
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You can get started with your computer’s integrated sound interface (“sound card”). You only need a USB audio interface if you want to play physical instruments or sing into a microphone. Headphones that sound as neutral as possible are sufficient for listening.
