Linux version or Windows 10 tips?

[andrewstunes]

Hi,

I've been using Mixcraft since version 5, and really appreciate the ease of use, value, and included effects/synths/loops.

Unfortunately, Windows 10's behavior is making me want to switch DAWs. My main issue seems to be with the way Windows does processing in the background when it thinks the computer is idle. For example, I'll start recording a track, and if I don't touch the keyboard or mouse for a couple minutes, Windows starts running updates/maintenance tasks/etc., making the CPU usage spike and causing audio dropouts. I've got a pretty decent setup with a Ryzen 7 8-core CPU and 16GB of ram, which should be plenty.

I've seen the document on running Mixcraft on Wine, but haven't had much luck getting it to run with smooth audio and prevent random crashes. Is there any chance we might see a native Linux build in the future?

If not, has anyone run into similar issues with Windows 10, and found a way to deal with them? I have tried disabling some of the maintenance tasks in the Task Scheduler, which helps some until the next Windows update, when they're all added back.

Thanks much,

[Acoustica Greg]

Hi,

If you've read the Wine document, I don't know what else to suggest. We had one guy who was using it, but we're not testing or developing for Linux.

Greg

[andrewstunes]

All right -- thanks for the reply.

[cactus-head]

Would disconnecting from the internet help manage Windows 10 constant updating and background tasks?

[mixyguy2]

You can schedule updates to happen at a certain day/time so that shouldn't be an issue.

Not sure I get "maintenance tasks." I've never had this issue with Win 10, and God knows I'm no Win 10 fan.

[jwarv]

These may be worth a shot, but I'm dubious as to a final solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2UtaPvGevs

[cactus-head]

I kinda already know the answer but: is there any chance a fully dedicated Linux version of Mixcraft will be launched?

I think with any Windows DAWS ported to linux one of the major problems are with the VST(i)s and the compatibility there.

[Acoustica Greg]

I kinda already know the answer but: is there any chance a fully dedicated Linux version of Mixcraft will be launched?

I think with any Windows DAWS ported to linux one of the major problems are with the VST(i)s and the compatibility there.

We don't currently have any plans to make a Linux version of Mixcraft.

[Drdish007]

Hi,
I have been using Windows 10 for over 3 years without issues. My computer is not connected to the internet. I had only connected it when needed to download plugins. Now I load plugins from a thumb drive, downloaded from another computer.
I turned off as many functions I could. I followed the advice forum topics on this. I have had no issues with background operations, as they are turned off.
Hope this helps.
- Myran