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= Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 19.04 Disco Dingo = = Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 19.10 Eoan Ermine Beta =
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Please see [[DiscoDingo/ReleaseNotes]] for general Ubuntu release notes. '''NOTE: THESE ARE RELEASE NOTES FOR BETA SOFTWARE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!'''
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Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see [[http://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.04/release-notes | Xubuntu release notes]] for additional information. Please see [[EoanErmine/ReleaseNotes]] for general Ubuntu release notes.

Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see [[http://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.10/release-notes | Xubuntu release notes]] for additional information.
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= Getting Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04) = = Getting Ubuntu Studio Eoan Ermine (19.10) =
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 * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.04/release/ | Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]  * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.10/beta/ | Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]
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It is recommended to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HowToMD5SUM | check your image file]] so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.04/release/MD5SUMS | alongside the images]]. It is recommended to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HowToMD5SUM | check your image file]] so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.10/beta/MD5SUMS | alongside the images]].
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= Changes for this release (compared to Cosmic Cuttlefish) =

 * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/UbuntuStudioInstaller|Ubuntu Studio Installer]]''' (formerly Ubuntu Studio Metapackage Installer) has been updated and adapted to:
  * Install metapackages or other items not installed (opted-out) during installation.
  * Install Ubuntu Studio's configuration and/or metapackages on top of an existing Ubuntu (flavor) installation.
   * This means Ubuntu Studio's tools and configuration can be used on any [[https://www.ubuntu.com/download/flavours|official flavor of Ubuntu]].
   * '''NOTE:''' Derivitives of Ubuntu (Linux Mint, Kali Linux, etc.) '''are not supported.'''
 * Users will find new default themes for the Desktop Environment, Window Manager, and Icons.
  * GTK Theme: Materia
  * Icon Theme: Papirus (with Ubuntu Studio distro icons)		 = Changes for this release (compared to 19.04 Disco Dingo) =
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  * '''ubuntustudio-wallpapers-disco''' - the default wallpaper from 19.04
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 * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/UbuntuStudioControls|Ubuntu Studio Controls]]''' has been upgraded to Version 1.7. Many changes have been made for the Disco Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:
  * '''Ubuntu Studio Controls is now the preferred method for starting Jack.''' Please discontinue use of qjackctl for starting Jack. qjackctl can still be used for monitoring Jack if needed.
  * Many bug fixes
  * General graphical interface improvements		  * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/UbuntuStudioControls|Ubuntu Studio Controls]]''' has been upgraded to Version 1.11.3. Many changes have been made for the Eoan Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:
  * Now includes an indicator to show whether or not Jack is running
  * Added Jack backend selections: Firewire, ALSA, or Dummy (used for testing configurations)
  * Added multiple PulseAudio bridges
  * Added convenient buttons for starting other configuration tools
  * Multiple bug fixes
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 * '''[[https://kx.studio/Applications:Carla|Carla]]''' has been added to the default installation of Ubuntu Studio and to the Ubuntu Repositories.
  * Replaces jack-rack and adds more functionality.
  * Includes a graphical patchbay similar to Patchage
  * Bridges for Windows-compiled VST Plugins using WINE are available for installation (not installed by default) from the Ubuntu repositories.		  * '''[[https://github.com/Houston4444/RaySession|Raysession]]''' has been added to the default installation of Ubuntu Studio and to the Ubuntu Repositories.
  * Replaces gladish and the LADI Session Handler (which are abandoned upstream)
  * API-compatible with NON Session Manager, supporting many applications already included.
  * When paired with Carla provides superior session management to the previously used LADI tools.
  * NOTE: application uses absolute paths for session management, therefore session files may not be portable between machines.
 * Audacity upgraded to version 2.3.2
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 * GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) upgraded to version 2.10.8
  * Please note that there are file incompatibilities between v2.8 and v2.10 which are important to note when sharing files with other people.
 * Krita upgraded to version 4.1.7		  * Krita upgraded to version 4.2.6
 * Blender upgraded to version 2.80
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 * kdenlive upgraded to version 18.12.3  * OBS Studio is now included by default (version 23.2.1). This is a much-requested feature will allow video recording and live-streaming to several platforms out-of-the-box. It is Jack-enabled.
 * kdenlive upgraded to version 19.08
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 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/blender | Blender]] v2.79.b
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdenlive | KDEnlive]] v18.12.3
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krita | Krita]] v4.1.7		  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/blender | Blender]] v2.80
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdenlive | KDEnlive]] v19.08
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krita | Krita]] v4.2.6
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 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntustudio-controls | Ubuntu Studio Controls]] v1.7  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntustudio-controls | Ubuntu Studio Controls]] v1.11.3
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/obs-studio | OBS Studio]] v23.2.1
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 * There is an issue where Ubuntu Studio will freeze at boot when run inside a virtual machine. However, since Ubuntu Studio is not designed to run in a virtual machine for performance reasons, we do not support this method of using Ubuntu Studio. If you wish to try Ubuntu Studio, burn it to a DVD or run it from a USB drive.  * There is an issue where Ubuntu Studio may freeze at boot when run inside a virtual machine. However, since Ubuntu Studio is not designed to run in a virtual machine for performance reasons, we do not support this method of using Ubuntu Studio. If you wish to try Ubuntu Studio, burn it to a DVD or run it from a USB drive.
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 * A problem has been discovered related to [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-volumed/+bug/1291855|this bug in xfce4-volumed]] where a user's hardware volume keys will not respond after restarting !PulseAudio, such as when starting and stopping Jack. Only workaround is running the following in a terminal:  * '''FIXED''': A problem has been discovered related to [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-volumed/+bug/1291855|this bug in xfce4-volumed]] where a user's hardware volume keys will not respond after restarting !PulseAudio, such as when starting and stopping Jack. xfce4-volumed has been replaced by xfce4-pulsaudio-plugin in the panel, and xfce4-volumed is no longer included in Ubuntu Studio.
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`killall xfce4-volumed && xfce4-volumed`

 * Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes [[https://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.04/release-notes|here]] (Xubuntu) and [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DiscoDingo/ReleaseNotes|here]] (Ubuntu)		  * Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes [[https://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.10/release-notes|here]] (Xubuntu) and [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/EoanErmine/ReleaseNotes|here]] (Ubuntu)
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Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04) will be supported for 9 months until January 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio | Ubuntu Studio Bionic 18.04]] with the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/BackportsPPA|Ubuntu Studio Backports PPA]] instead. Ubuntu Studio Eoan Ermine (19.10) will be supported for 9 months until July 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio | Ubuntu Studio Bionic 18.04]] with the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/BackportsPPA|Ubuntu Studio Backports PPA]] instead.

Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 19.10 Eoan Ermine Beta

NOTE: THESE ARE RELEASE NOTES FOR BETA SOFTWARE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Please see EoanErmine/ReleaseNotes for general Ubuntu release notes.

Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see Xubuntu release notes for additional information.


Getting Ubuntu Studio Eoan Ermine (19.10)

Download a Disk Image

Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the Burning ISO Howto.

Check MD5SUM for the downloaded ISO

It is recommended to check your image file so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found alongside the images.


Changes for this release (compared to 19.04 Disco Dingo)

  • Wallpapers have been split into three packages:

    • ubuntustudio-wallpapers - the default installed wallpapers, including the wallpaper set from 18.10

    • ubuntustudio-wallpapers-disco - the default wallpaper from 19.04

    • ubuntustudio-wallpapers-xenial - wallpapers included in 16.04, 16.10, 17.04, 17.10, and 18.04

    • ubuntustudio-wallpapers-legacy - wallpapers included prior to 16.04

Audio

  • Ubuntu Studio Controls has been upgraded to Version 1.11.3. Many changes have been made for the Eoan Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:

    • Now includes an indicator to show whether or not Jack is running
    • Added Jack backend selections: Firewire, ALSA, or Dummy (used for testing configurations)

    • Added multiple PulseAudio bridges

    • Added convenient buttons for starting other configuration tools
    • Multiple bug fixes
    • For more information about Ubuntu Studio Controls, see:
      • The README
      • The manpages for ubuntustudio-controls, autojack and ubuntustudio-system

  • Raysession has been added to the default installation of Ubuntu Studio and to the Ubuntu Repositories.

    • Replaces gladish and the LADI Session Handler (which are abandoned upstream)
    • API-compatible with NON Session Manager, supporting many applications already included.
    • When paired with Carla provides superior session management to the previously used LADI tools.
    • NOTE: application uses absolute paths for session management, therefore session files may not be portable between machines.
  • Audacity upgraded to version 2.3.2

Graphics

  • Krita upgraded to version 4.2.6
  • Blender upgraded to version 2.80

Publishing

  • no changes

Video

  • OBS Studio is now included by default (version 23.2.1). This is a much-requested feature will allow video recording and live-streaming to several platforms out-of-the-box. It is Jack-enabled.
  • kdenlive upgraded to version 19.08


Current Version Of Main Multimedia Packages


Known Problems

  • There is an issue where Ubuntu Studio may freeze at boot when run inside a virtual machine. However, since Ubuntu Studio is not designed to run in a virtual machine for performance reasons, we do not support this method of using Ubuntu Studio. If you wish to try Ubuntu Studio, burn it to a DVD or run it from a USB drive.

  • FIXED: A problem has been discovered related to this bug in xfce4-volumed where a user's hardware volume keys will not respond after restarting PulseAudio, such as when starting and stopping Jack. xfce4-volumed has been replaced by xfce4-pulsaudio-plugin in the panel, and xfce4-volumed is no longer included in Ubuntu Studio.

  • Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes here (Xubuntu) and here (Ubuntu)

  • Timidity (not installed by default) has been known to cause problems with audio configurations on Ubuntu and will lock-up ALSA.


Support

Ubuntu Studio Eoan Ermine (19.10) will be supported for 9 months until July 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use Ubuntu Studio Bionic 18.04 with the Ubuntu Studio Backports PPA instead.


Contact Us

Ways to contact the Ubuntu Studio Team are listed here

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