OS-2 | Open Source für Audio-Produktionen | OS | 2025-11-14 | 16:30 - 18:00
moderiert von Jörn Nettingsmeier
Shaping the Future of Audio: Toward Free Software in Professional Workflows
OS-2-1 | Beginn 16:30 | Dauer 90 min. | Jörn Nettingsmeier |
Darko Jankovic, Samuel Aubert, Johannes Wirtz, Simon Gapp, Sven Thielen | Roundtable-Diskussion (Englisch)
As proprietary models begin to shake, such as DAWs bypassing telemetry opt-outs (see Sven Thielen talk) and Windows 10 end of life turning users into ad platforms, audio professionals face new challenges. With Big Tech neutrality increasingly undermined by political and commercial pressures, this roundtable invites professionals to reclaim control. Can Free Software replace proprietary tools in professional audio? Industry experts, researchers, and developers share real-world experiences across mastering, production, live audio, and networking. From Ardour mastering with DIY outboard gear to integrating the Milan protocol with PipeWire AVB, we explore FOSS advantages: vendor independence, deep customization, and community-driven development. We also tackle hardware support, workflow integration, and industry perception without sugarcoating. Whether fully migrating or augmenting workflows, join our open discussion. Audience input and questions are welcome.