[[Category:Ubuntu]][[Category:Linux]][[Category:Studio]]''There is so much technical information regarding Linux studio recording - I just want a quick and simple tutorial to get it goingworking...!''

'''NOTE:''' This example uses the '''Tascam US-122 Audio/MIDI USB device''' to connect to the computer in order to record music keyboard, guitar, and/or vocals (via microphone).<br />'''The basic principles These procedures can relate to <u>other</u> sound capture devices'''. To view a list of several hardware interface optionsdevices that our project members use, click on the link below:<br /><br />[ [[Considerations BEFORE Building a Recording Studio (Hardware)]] ]

* '''CPU Usage ''' (RT Kernel allows for reduced load to prevent distortion or interuptions)* '''Sample Rate''' (How many "slices" of sound sampled - default is 44100)

# Return to the '''Jack Audio Server main window'''.

# Click the '''ALSA''' tab.<br /><br />'''NOTE''': It is a common error to think you should use the ''MIDI'' tab to make midi connections, but in this case, you use the ''ALSA'' tab to make the connection from your Tascam US-122 device to Qsynth.<br /><br />Next, you need to connect a '''redadable''' device (Tascam US-122 that detects midi signals) to a '''writable''' application (Qsynth that take midi signals and generates music)<br /><br > # In the Readable Clients area, select '''Tascam USX2Y''', and then in the Writable Clients area, select '''Qsynth'''. You should notice that both clients are now selected.= Test Out # [[Image:jack_set_4.png|thumb|350px|right ]]Click the '''Connect''' button.<br /><br />'''NOTE''': You should now notice a line to denote a connection between those clients.<br /><br />You now need to create a connection from Qsynth to an output device - otherwise, you won't hear any music!<br /><br /># In the Readable Clients area, select '''Qsynth''', and then in the Writable Clients area, select '''System'''. You should notice that both clients are now selected.<br /><br />'''NOTE''':You should now be able to play a midi keyboard, and hear it via your soundcard. When you press keys on your musical keyboard, you should see a green light flash on the bottom left-hand side of the Qsynth application window.<br /><br />'''Refer to Quick and Simple Guides to Record your music via '''Audacity''' and '''Ardour''' (internal links are displayed below)''':<br /><br> [[Quick & Simple - Recording With Audacity]]<br />[[Quick & Simple - Recording With Ardour]]<br /><br /><br />'''ATTENTION''': If you make changes to Sound Fonts in Qsynth, and a message indicates the Jack engine will be restarted, you need to re-establish the '''ALSA''' and '''AUDIO''' connections in your Jack Audio Connections =Server (i.e. repeat these connection procedures).