Riffer for Linux?

Hi, Riffer looks exciting, and I’m enjoying Soundbox and all the packs on Linux, so I’m naturally interested in knowing if there’s any plans to release Riffer on Linux?

Hi, and thanks for your interest in Riffer 4 for Linux!

We could definitely build a Linux version. The main challenge is that we’re not able to formally test it across the wide variety of Linux distributions and setups.

If more Linux users are willing to help us test it and provide feedback, we’d be happy to give it a try and hopefully have a Linux version available.

Hi, thanks a lot for your response! I’m hereby stating that I’m committed to help out with testing a Riffer native Linux release candidate. :slight_smile:

I’d easily be able to test on:

  • Bazzite (Fedora)
  • SteamOS (Arch)
  • Tuxedo OS (at the moment Ubuntu, soon Debian Testing)

Based on your experiences with Soundbox however (which runs flawlessly on all of the above), does distribution actually matter that much? Just curious, I really have no idea how plugins work and interact with operating systems!

Thanks for being willing to test it on Linux.

Yes, different applications often require additional testing across operating systems, as compatibility can depend on the libraries and algorithms being used.

We want to make sure we don’t end up with a version that runs well on Windows, macOS and iPad, but has issues on Linux and feels like an afterthought. Our goal is to deliver a solid, reliable release across all supported platforms.

We’ll send a Linux build your way, and we can take it from there.

Thanks again for your availability and willingness to help!

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Awesome, can’t wait!!

Hi! Just joined to help testing any of your products on Linux too, openSUSE TW x86_64.

The Top 8 Distros are based on

  • Arch (1)
  • Debian
  • Ubuntu
  • Fedora (1)

Anyways i would beta testing for Debian.

Hi @endolexi , @KotVV & @nwsm

Please check your PMs

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Hi, thanks!
Is it ok to report issues here, or an e-mail is preferable?

So I just replied with my results directly in the DM, I guess that’s ok!

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Actually it is working pretty good here…except network connection.

i liked that a Midi Knob Destination on Buttons trigger on every new Value. So i can twiddle the knobs for Random Notes, Random Grid and also Instant Knob for Variation. I would like go further. I used Riffer, ChordJam, Playbeat, GateLab,FilterStep on Windows 5 years ago.

can confirm, activation doesn’t seem to work, neither on standalone nor in plugin mode.
Most everything else seems to work fine both on Arch + Ubuntu!