[ubuntu-studio-users] Questions about production

[Jean HUBER]

Hello,

Other points have been dealt with, but I might have some ideas about the 
last ones.

> 4. On an unrelated note, how do sfz files work? Are they sort of like 
> sf2 files, which I can just load up on Qsynth or something?

SFZ files are just what you say, a sort of like sf2 files (compression 
algorithms may differ), that can be played with some players, although I 
have not tried them with Qsynth as yet. I play them on Win..... software 
and they sound well. There might be a question of property rights though.

>
> 5. For the microphone, is it ok get a USB microphone? I heard that 
> it's messy handling multiple sound cards with jack. If yes, then what 
> is the best way to connect a microphone?

As far as I have tried, it is possible but messy or complicated to deal 
with multiple sound cards, especially different ones, with Jack.
The best way to connect a microphone is simply on a good sound 
interface, where it is made for. I mean : input 1 or whatever is 
microphone input. Then you may have to think about what soundcard or 
interface, keeping in mind it has to be useable with Linux/Ubuntustudio 
and your computer with its possibilities and limits. See the ALSA wiki 
pages about that and for a list of compatible sound devices.
I have a RME UCX that works very well, but it's expensive and needs a 
good powerful PC. I used a multimix USB4  before and might be a good 
choice as prices go.
Anyway, get a good quality microphone if you want to get good sounds, 
and think about it as a whole : microphone+sound device+computer, as the 
sound you will get will be dépendent on the weakest piece of equipment.

regards,

Jean