This repository contains comprehensive documentation for setting up Amplitube and Tonex on CachyOS through Wine with professional low-latency real-time audio performance.
- README.md - Overview and quick start guide
- QUICK_REFERENCE.md - Handy command reference
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- System requirements
- Package installation
- Dependency verification
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- Creating Windows environment
- Installing DXVK (GPU acceleration)
- Registering WineASIO
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- CPU performance tuning
- Kernel parameter configuration
- Real-time priority setup
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- PipeWire/WirePlumber setup
- Audio routing configuration
- Profile optimization
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- Measuring system latency
- Loopback cable setup
- Performance verification
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- Downloading IK Product Manager
- Installing Amplitube & Tonex
- Initial configuration
- Launching applications
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- Installing Reaper DAW
- Configuring Yabridge for Windows VST plugins
- Loading Amplitube/TONEX as VST3 in Reaper
- TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Problem solving guide
- CHANGELOG.md - Version history and updates
- LICENSE.md - MIT License
- docs/resources/ - Screenshots and video demonstrations
jack_delay_test.mp4- Latency testing short video demonstration- *.png - various configuration screenshots
After following this guide:
✓ Low-latency real-time audio processing (6-8ms roundtrip)
✓ Amplitube and Tonex running on CachyOS
✓ Professional-grade guitar effects and modeling
✓ Stable, dropout-free operation
✓ Optimized system for real-time audio workloads
✓ Windows VST plugins working in Linux DAW (Reaper)
Choose your starting point:
- New to Linux audio? Start with README.md
- Just want commands? Go to QUICK_REFERENCE.md
- Troubleshooting? Check TROUBLESHOOTING.md
- Step-by-step? Follow docs/01-prerequisites.md
- DAW setup? Jump to docs/07-daw-vst-plugins.md
- Already setup, need clarification? Specific section numbers above
- OS: CachyOS (Arch-based Linux)
- CPU: Modern multi-core (Intel/AMD)
- RAM: 8GB+ (16GB recommended)
- GPU: integrated or discrete GPU desired
- Audio Interface: USB interface with low latency and compatible with Linux
- Storage: at leats 80GB of free space
| Component | Model | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Interface | AXE I/O Solo | ✓ Working |
| GPU | AMD Radeon | ✓ Working |
| CPU | Multi-core (Ryzen/Intel) | ✓ Working |
| Distro | CachyOS | ✓ Working |
Have different hardware? Test and report!
# Copy the commands from QUICK_REFERENCE.md installation section
# See TROUBLESHOOTING.md if anything breaksMIT License - See LICENSE.md for details
You're now ready to use professional guitar effects on Linux. Happy playing! 🎸
Last Updated: February 2026
Version: 1.0
Status: Complete and tested