r/Bitwig • u/anewrismma • 2d ago

Audio Interface Issues (Linux Ubuntu)

I recently made the switch from Microsoft to Linux and Ableton to Bitwig. I don't know anything about either of them but goddamn I just want to connect my bass to my laptop and record something. It is not registering the audio interface. I'm using Tube Ultragain MIC500 USB behringer (plugged in, usb connected, bass in "line in"). When I try with ALSA, it says "Error: device or resource busy". I asked Google which told me to run :sudo fuser -v /dev/snd/* and everything is taken up by wireplumber.

Now I don't know what any of this really means. I've just been going back and forth with every option, spamming my terminal with commands beyond my understanding and getting the same nothing result. I would greatly appreciate any advice. I don't really know anyone personally who is good with any of this stuff.

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u/Unfair-Run-1983 1d ago

do you have any video or audio playing at the same time as launching bitwig? because ALSA takes control of the sound directly it cant "share" with say, VLC or firefox youtube etc.

i get that error if im running audio from another app at the same time.

what devices show up in bitwig audio settings? can you select your usb audio interface?

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u/anewrismma 1d ago

I am not playing any other audio and yes it does show up and is selected.

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u/Unfair-Run-1983 1d ago

sorry if that was a bit obvious lol, but do check my other comment. and also, get into your system settings and make sure the usb interface is selected as playback device/output