Linux is more than ready for music creation and production. The question is do you want to try and are curious to discover something new?
There are three common mistakes or obstacles that are easy to prevent:
- Having the interest but not trying. Installing Linux on dual boot or in an old laptop / PC is easy.
- Believing that there is a lot to tweak and configure after reading either old stuff or the Linux tinkerers. This is like someone willing to try a synth for the first time and going modular Eurorack for starters. If you don’t have an opinion, just install plain Ubuntu.
- Trying to recreate your Windows / Mac setup on Linux. It’s like going vegan only to end up eating hyperprocessed soja-based chicken and sausages. For that, it’s better to stay where you are. Instead, you can embrace the growing Linux native ecosystem and if you really miss a daw or a plugin, send them a request. Otherwise they can keep saying that there is not much demand for Linux etc. Actually we have seen several small companies and some not that small releasing Linux versions after being asked.
If you haven’t checked https://linuxdaw.org it’s worth a look to better understand how music production for Linux is ready for the needs of the majority of creators / producers.