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A portable music-writing device

Photo: Kotaku
Photo: Kotaku

My fellow music producers probably wouldn’t consider a switch to Linux anytime soon for pro work. But with programs like Bitwig available on Steam Deck for a very reasonable price, as well as other open source alternatives, you’d be surprised at how much actual music work you could get done—especially if you’re just writing in midi. For me, the Deck has become a go-to device for portable music writing, much like a Yamaha QY device. With the right Dock, you can also make use of USB midi keyboards and other audio interfaces.

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