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Ventura

Ventura

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Yo Cats,

Just wanting to get some feedback from you out there as to what you're using for your DAW software and why. I've run the gamut of a number of different packages, and am wondering who like what they have and why.

Mac based, if you're wondering...

Thanks :thumbsup:
V.
 
Sonar 8.5!
I just got X1 And am not very comfortable with it yet, but for now i couldn't ask for more out of 8.5
 
I use Logic 8 studio. I love the in depth midi functionality, especially since I use so many VI's for things like keys, synths, and drums. The loop integration is also really nice for noodling and writing, making it super easy to get a basic beat going while I'm figuring out riffs and licks.
 
What do you plan on doing with it?

What types of tracks, How many? j
 
I'm pleased with Pro Tools 8, other than the fact that it doesn't accept VSTs without a 100 USD VST/RTAS converter plugin.
 
I use logic 9 and garage band (for doing quick recordings)
 
The guy recording my band's cd is using SAW. I'd never heard of it, but it seems to be pretty good.
I've always used Reaper
 
Reaper here also, a fantastic editing tool. I dig how you can customize almost any aspect of it to speed up your own workflow. I wrote a heap of macros for it and some tutorials, even got my name in the manual! :rock:

I really like where it's going with development, especially stuff like multi-channel files and project-in-project clips. Where it'll end up is anyone's guess, one thing that's a constant is the stability of the releases and the fast bug-squashing. I can always depend on it to work, even running from a usb key. :thumbsup:
 
Reaper is nice, but I've not found it to be all that stable on OS X. For that, I prefer Logic 9, Express in my case.
 
Awesome feedback, thank you. Reaper sounds interesting. I've been using Logic Express, and it's decent, but I find it a bit too big and cumbersome at times. Cubase came with my Zoom H4n unit, so I loaded it up, and it seems a bit more streamlined, but it's lacking in a few departments due to it being just a shell program that came with a product.

As to the question of what I want to use it for, basically my own personal music creation. I've grown limited in my ability to get up and out and jam with my friends and fellow musicians, as they have too. I'm basically a guy with about 100 hours worth of raw music, riffs, concepts, songs, lyrics, passages, etc. and am trying to put down some tracks but have them sound exceptionally tight and crisp. I'm responsible for the guitars - obviously; I used to play drums, but don't want a full kit of v-drums in my life (not yet anyway, hence the thread about drum software); I can lay bass, and I can do vocals. It'd be a one man show for the most part. But because I have the time to do this, WHEN I have the time to do this, I want something that works well and intuitively and meshes well with whatever other programs and plug ins I have.

Peace,
V.
 
You can't go wrong with at least giving Reaper a try, hell it's free to use until you decide to buy it.
 
i was raised on protools from the late 90's and i've never had any issues and never had a reason to change .... ( if it aint broke dont fix it) I'm now running protools HD1 9.0 with a black lion modded 96 i/o and i'm very happy, never crashes and has great features for what i do and the black Lion 96 sounds killer.

Pretty much i guess it just comes down to what you like, and what your used to... you can make music on any of the systems, and thats the most important part.
 
Reaper for me. It is intuitive and compatible with all the VSTs I like. Runs well on Windows 7/Vista 64, as well.
 
Sonar 8.5 currently, been using different versions of it for the past 6+ years, and see no need to change.

They're all going to get you good results, the difference will be what work flow you like the best.
 
jlbaxe":13yphczh said:
Garage band, Macbookpro, iPad2, iphone and Axe-fx II ;)
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I downloaded a Multi-Track app for my iphone. Is there a decent mic that can be plugged into it so I can capture audio from band practice? Some kind of condenser?

BTW, Mo I use Garageband with my mac for now, but will be stepping up to Logic soon.
 
glassjaw7":1dqsicm7 said:
jlbaxe":1dqsicm7 said:
Garage band, Macbookpro, iPad2, iphone and Axe-fx II ;)
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I downloaded a Multi-Track app for my iphone. Is there a decent mic that can be plugged into it so I can capture audio from band practice? Some kind of condenser?

BTW, Mo I use Garageband with my mac for now, but will be stepping up to Logic soon.
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I think apogee has something for the iPad and iPhone, I guess you can use it on your computer also.

I had PT 8 but figured garage band is good for me and I can do stuff on the iPad2 with garage band when I'm out and about. The instruments on the iPad2 are pretty cool :lol: :LOL: crazy but the built in mic sounds fairly good.
 
glassjaw7":30s5pru1 said:
jlbaxe":30s5pru1 said:
Garage band, Macbookpro, iPad2, iphone and Axe-fx II ;)
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I downloaded a Multi-Track app for my iphone. Is there a decent mic that can be plugged into it so I can capture audio from band practice? Some kind of condenser?

BTW, Mo I use Garageband with my mac for now, but will be stepping up to Logic soon.
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https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT2050

That one has multiple pickup patterns. A good use of that is to put it into omni mode for single track recording of a band practice, then switch it to cardioid pattern for source miking :thumbsup:

I use logic 9 myself.
 
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