In this episode, our fearless hosts trace the evolution of digital audio tools from these academic, computationally intensive origins—where concepts like granular synthesis were offline processes—to the real-time, interactive software common today. They delve into the technical and philosophical differences between operating systems, characterizing macOS as a stable but closed "walled garden" and Linux as a powerful, open, but more demanding environment, particularly concerning the challenge of third-party plugin compatibility. The conversation culminates in a strong philosophical argument for adopting Linux, framing it not merely as a technical choice but as a deliberate act of resistance against the surveillance, subscription-based models, and constant commercial distractions of modern proprietary software, ultimately advocating for it as a path toward greater creative freedom, focus, and digital autonomy.
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