Transform Debian 13 into a professional audio workstation.
miloOS is a collection of scripts and configurations that converts a clean Debian 13 (Trixie) installation into an elegant, professional audio production system. No bloat, no complexity—just a refined, ready-to-use creative environment.
miloOS is not a distribution—it's a transformation kit. Install vanilla Debian 13 with XFCE, run our scripts, and get a complete professional audio workstation with:
- Optimized kernel for low-latency audio
- PipeWire + JACK pre-configured and working out-of-the-box
- Professional audio plugins (LSP, Calf, x42, ZynAddSubFX, and more)
- Clean, elegant interface inspired by professional workflows
- Custom miloApps for system management
- Zero configuration needed—just install and create
- ✅ No vendor lock-in - Your system, your rules
- ✅ No planned obsolescence - Run on any hardware
- ✅ No subscription fees - Free and open source
- ✅ Complete control - Customize everything
- ✅ Better performance - Optimized for audio, no bloat
- ✅ Debian foundation - Rock-solid stability
- ✅ Modern audio stack - PipeWire with full JACK compatibility
- ✅ Elegant interface - Professional appearance, not cluttered
- ✅ Custom tools - miloApps designed for audio workflows
- ✅ Simple installation - One script, done
- Professional appearance - Clean interface that stays out of your way
- Audio-first design - Every optimization focused on low-latency performance
- Thoughtful defaults - Works immediately, no tweaking required
- Debian reliability - Stable base with vast package ecosystem
- Real-time kernel parameters - Fully preemptible, no timer ticks, threaded IRQs
- PipeWire + JACK - Full compatibility with professional DAWs (Reaper, Ardour, Bitwig)
- Pro-audio profile - Automatic device configuration for lowest latency
- Professional plugins included - LSP Plugins, Calf, x42, Guitarix, Hydrogen, and more
- Zero configuration - Launch your DAW from anywhere, it just works
- Clean design - Top panel, Plank dock, hidden window titles
- San Francisco Pro fonts - Professional typography system-wide
- WhiteSur icons - Consistent, modern visual language
- Custom miloOS theme - Professional blue accent (#007AFF)
- Distraction-free - Focus on your work, not the system
AudioConfig - Professional audio server configuration
- Sample rates: 44.1kHz to 192kHz
- Buffer sizes: 32 to 1024 samples
- Audio formats: 16/24/32-bit, float
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
- macOS-inspired design
AudioMaster - Professional audio mastering tool
- AI-powered audio mastering using Matchering
- Reference-based mastering workflow
- Quality presets: Fast, Balanced, Best
- Normalize and limiter controls
- Supports WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, M4A formats
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
- Clean, professional interface
SysStats - System statistics and hardware information
- Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring
- Hardware details: CPU model, RAM modules, GPU, storage
- Per-core CPU usage visualization
- Network activity graphs
- Process management
- Replaces "About this computer" in system menu
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
- Activity Monitor-inspired design
miloUpdater - System update manager
- Check for system updates (apt update)
- Install updates with one click (apt upgrade)
- Real-time terminal output
- Clean, modern interface
- PolicyKit integration for secure authentication
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
- Integrated in XFCE Settings and miloOS menu
- Complete rebranding - System identifies as miloOS
- SLiM login manager - Fast, lightweight, custom theme
- Power management - Bilingual dialogs, no password prompts
- Custom menus - Clean organization, no clutter
- Automatic user setup - Real-time privileges, audio group configuration
- Fresh Debian 13 (Trixie) installation
- 20GB free disk space
- Internet connection
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Wamphyre/miloOS-core.git
cd miloOS-core
# Run the installer
./core_install.sh installThe script will:
- Install required packages
- Configure audio system for real-time performance
- Install professional audio plugins
- Apply visual themes and fonts
- Install miloApps
- Configure user environment
- Optimize system for audio production
Reboot after installation to apply all changes.
- LSP Plugins - 200+ professional effects and processors
- Calf Studio Gear - Vintage-style effects
- x42-plugins - Professional meters and analyzers
- Zam Plugins - Mixing and mastering tools
- ZynAddSubFX - Powerful synthesis engine
- Yoshimi - Advanced software synthesizer
- Hydrogen - Professional drum machine
- Guitarix - Guitar amplifier and effects
- Dragonfly Reverb - High-quality reverbs
- Ardour - Professional DAW
- Audacious - Lightweight music player
- VLC - Universal media player
- GIMP - Image editing
- Shotcut - Video editing
- DigiKam - Photo management
- qpwgraph - PipeWire graph manager
- GParted - Partition manager
- BleachBit - System cleaner
- Font Manager - Typography management
# Kernel parameters
preempt=full nohz_full=all mitigations=off
# System limits
@audio rtprio=99 memlock=unlimited nice=-20
# Sysctl tuning
vm.swappiness=10 fs.inotify.max_user_watches=524288- OS: Debian 13 (Trixie)
- Desktop: XFCE4
- Audio: PipeWire 1.4+ with JACK compatibility
- Display Manager: SLiM
- Theme: miloOS custom GTK theme
- Icons: WhiteSur-light
- Fonts: San Francisco Pro
Current: Beta
- ✅ Core system complete
- ✅ Audio optimization implemented
- ✅ Visual theming finished
- ✅ AudioConfig ready
- ⏳ Additional miloApps in development
- ⏳ Documentation in progress
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Donations: Ko-fi ☕
If you find miloOS useful, consider supporting its development!
GNU General Public License v3.0 - See LICENSE
- Debian: Various licenses
- XFCE4: GPL-2.0
- PipeWire: MIT
- San Francisco Pro: Apple (personal use)
- WhiteSur Icons: GPL-3.0
Created by Wamphyre
Special thanks to:
- Debian Project
- XFCE Team
- PipeWire Developers
- Linux Audio Community
miloOS - Professional Audio Production Made Simple.
Transform Debian into a professional audio workstation in minutes.