Would you use a distribution that doesn't prioritize the use-case for which you intend? Use a Linux distribution that is intended for professional audio use.

Would you use a distribution that doesn't prioritize the use-case for which you intend? Use a Linux distribution that is intended for professional audio use. >Once I hook up some midi devices, want things to be recorded, run a synthesizer stack through pw-jack, expect the midi clock to go down the USB bus, etc, all kinds of interesting behavior starts happening. On Ubuntu Studio [0]/[1] - this Just Plain Works™, you know. I've been doing exactly this for years on my Ubuntu Studio machine, and I just don't have any of the issues you've encountered. [0] - note that ubuntustudio is a metapackage you can install on most Ubuntu instances, which will set up audio for professional use. [1] - see also, Zynthian: https://zynthian.org/ https://zynthian.org/