Best native Linux DAWS if you want to try:

• Bitwig - Like Ableton but better (paid, proprietary)
• Renoise - Tracker focused (paid, proprietary)
• Reaper - Clunky but very capable (cheap, proprietary)
• LLMS - Very simple daw (free, libre)
• Ardour - Full featured but rough around the edges (free, libre)
• Bespoke - Modular workflow, supports VSTs (free, libre)
• VCV Rack - Modular workflow, VCV modules only (free, libre)

All the paid daws have free demos.

FWIW I also release all my plugins with native Linux builds: https://replicataudio.com/

Got some cool new stuff coming out soon. HMU on discord and I will give you free copies (applies to anyone reading this comment).

I’m white but my name is unusual and foreign looking. I wonder how that plays out?

Yes

FWIW I have this same issue with lm studio

If anyone is looking for a something like this that they can buy today for a reasonable price, check out the GPD Micro PC 2.