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| 1 | +## 1. History |
| 2 | + - **How**: Ardour was started in 2000 by Paul Davis as an open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) focused on professional audio recording and editing. |
| 3 | + - **Who**: Developed and maintained by Paul Davis and an active open-source community of contributors, mainly focused on Linux but now cross-platform. |
| 4 | + - **Why**: Created to offer a free, powerful alternative to expensive commercial DAWs, targeting professional audio engineers, producers, and musicians. |
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| 6 | +- ## 2. Introduction |
| 7 | + - Ardour is a free (with optional paid support), open-source digital audio workstation designed for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects. It supports multi-track recording, advanced routing, plugin integration, and offers professional-grade audio tools, making it a favorite among Linux users and professionals. |
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| 9 | + - ### Advantages |
| 10 | + - Free and open-source, with an option to pay for official builds and support. |
| 11 | + - Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows). |
| 12 | + - Professional-grade recording, editing, and mixing features. |
| 13 | + - Extensive plugin support (LV2, VST, LADSPA, AudioUnit on macOS). |
| 14 | + - Flexible routing and automation capabilities. |
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| 16 | + - ### Disadvantages |
| 17 | + - Steeper learning curve for beginners compared to some simpler DAWs. |
| 18 | + - User interface may feel less polished than commercial alternatives. |
| 19 | + - Some features and plugins may require manual setup or configuration. |
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| 21 | +- ## 3. Notes |
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| 23 | + - **Basic Navigation**: Learn about the Editor window, Mixer, and Transport controls for efficient workflow. |
| 24 | + - **Recording**: Supports multi-track recording with low latency on supported hardware. |
| 25 | + - **Editing**: Non-destructive editing, with advanced timeline and clip controls. |
| 26 | + - **Plugins**: Supports numerous plugin formats; use Plugin Manager to organize effects. |
| 27 | + - **Shortcuts**: Master keyboard shortcuts for common tasks (e.g., spacebar for play/pause, R for record). |
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| 29 | +- ## 4. Libraries & Frameworks |
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| 31 | + - **Official Documentation**: [Ardour Manual](https://manual.ardour.org/) |
| 32 | + - **Community Forum**: [Ardour Forums](https://discourse.ardour.org/) |
| 33 | + - **Tutorials**: [Ardour Tutorials](https://ardour.org/learn.html) |
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| 35 | +- ## 5. Feature List |
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| 37 | + - **Multi-Track Audio and MIDI Recording**: Record multiple inputs simultaneously. |
| 38 | + - **Non-Destructive Editing**: Edit audio without altering original files. |
| 39 | + - **Advanced Mixing Console**: Supports buses, sends, side-chaining, and grouping. |
| 40 | + - **Plugin Support**: LV2, VST2/3, LADSPA, AudioUnit (macOS). |
| 41 | + - **Automation**: Parameter automation for volume, panning, effects, and more. |
| 42 | + - **Video Sync**: Supports video playback for soundtrack and post-production work. |
| 43 | + - **Flexible Routing**: Customizable signal routing and bus architecture. |
| 44 | + - **Import/Export**: Supports many audio file formats, including WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3. |
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| 46 | +- ## 6. More Learning - Share Links |
| 47 | + - **GitHub Repository**: [Ardour GitHub](https://github.com/Ardour/ardour) |
| 48 | + - **Official Website**: [Ardour.org](https://ardour.org/) |
| 49 | + - **Community & Support**: [Ardour Discourse](https://discourse.ardour.org/) |
| 50 | + - **YouTube Tutorials**: Search for “Ardour tutorials” for comprehensive guides. |
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