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Add to SafariWhen comparing Non DAW vs MusE, the Slant community recommends Non DAW for most people. In the question“What are the best DAWs for UNIX-like systems?” Non DAW is ranked 12th while MusE is ranked 15th. The most important reason people chose Non DAW is:
Non comes in 4 different modules that can be connected with JACK
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Modular
Non comes in 4 different modules that can be connected with JACK
Pro Very lightweight
Each module is very streamlined and light on system resources, even when they are used altogether. So it is much better than Ardour for systems that are limited in memory or processing power.
Pro Focused
You use what you need, when you need it. Need to record? Pull up the timeline. Need to edit, mix or master? Add the mixer. Doing anything with midi? Add the sequencer in. Or just use the sequencer alone if you are primarily an eMusician using VI's.
Want to instantly save and recall full sessions, including outboard apps? Use the session manager.
Ignore what you don't need rather than having to clear the clutter.
Pro Is JACK-compatible
And so it can not only use JACK for audio-output, JACK, Cadence and Carla can be used to build a DAW with almost unlimited capabilities. Of course, you need more than one project-file, you need a file for MusE and one for CARLA, but with the synths and effects you can wire in CARLA, this is no real Con.
Pro Intuitive
You don't need a manual for this, just play with it.
Cons
Con No installable file available from the Non website
Con Unconventional
Con Not as popular
This isn't an inherent con. But this would be an AMAZING program if it had a fraction of the attention and support that Ardour enjoys. Faster paced development, greater documentation and support, etc
Con Very many functions, can get confusing
It has not only midi-capabilities, there are digital-audio-caps, too. And mist can be used with Keyboard-shortcuts. Some may work, others don't, cause they may be used by other apps. Can get confusing.
