Ableton

[mot666]

So far I really like it.

Who uses it? Good/bad? I just got my interface(Fast Track Pro), so Im new to all this. Any tips, things I should know?

Any plugins/downloads that are must have?

Cheers

 

[muckypup1]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/587599-anyone-using-ableton-their-main-daw.html

 

[mot666]

note my reply to that thread

 

[muckypup1]

I didn't see that

I would just quit Ableton and download Reaper, its easier to use, and its better. The sound quality is exactly the same, but reaper is laid out in a easier to use style, which is why I like it

 

[mot666]

i'll give that a go.

 

[xFkx]

ableton is more oriented towards composing/producing and of course playing live.

If you don't plan on recording and editing drums, then it's a great piece of software.

 

[mot666]

actually i plan on doing both. why do you say that?

 

[nialldoran]

i use ableton for all my metal mixing editing etc, i just always found that particular DAW more intuitive to the way i work and at the end of the day i think thats whats really important, demo other DAWs and if you like something better get that instead of using ableton,

i have reaper and cubase LE4 on my machine too and while i would use all three at different times for memory sake of being able to use them, so if the situation ever arises that im stuck without ableton, ill be fine, but ableton is my main DAW

 

[lordofthestring]

I don't know how anyone can say that the AL interface is hard to use or not suitable for mixing/recording certain instruments. I find it the easiest to record/mix with...even over Reaper,Cubase/Nuendo,PT, etc. I primarily record and mix drums on Ableton just for how powerful it is and easy to use. People that have never mixed before can understand the interface and how things work. Any true audio recording enthusiast can adapt to a new interface as they all essentially do the same thing. If it works for you, keep using it!

 

[hurdy]

TBH dude you really need to try out as many DAWs as possible before you choose. Everyone has a different opinion on which DAW to use.
In the end, whatever DAW that will help ya get your work done with ease, etc.
I'm currently using Ableton. But I was used to Logic, so I had to re-learn how to use Ableton's features. This does take a while.

 

[mot666]

im not finding it hard to use at all

 

[jabberwocky1969]

So far I really like it.

Who uses it? Good/bad? I just got my interface(Fast Track Pro), so Im new to all this. Any tips, things I should know?

Any plugins/downloads that are must have?

Cheers

I got it with my Fender Mustang and just stuck with it. It's the ultimate if you use it to compose as I do. It takes all VST AU plugins .. so that is everything .. compatibility is not an issue. I use Amplitube, amp sims & impulse responses from Le Pou, some Focusrite plugins that came with my interface and various freebies. Easy Drummer/Simple Drummer and all that works all the same. Actually in Ableton you can just make your own drum racks and that saves a ton of memory tight there.

One thing I noticed with Ableton is that it is really easy going on memory. I use a 6 year old MAC with a PPC processor 8 gigs of RAM and I have zero problems. Protools is a more memory intensive and that is due to the "Feature Rich" menus .. it sorta has everything at the ready at the expense of memory.

It is true that the hip hop/electronica dominates Ableton but I like those people because they are smart, innovative and typically solo acts. So all the training tends to be electronica based but you just gotta adjust when they talk settings. Compression is compression .. its just that metal has certain settings.

Seriously, the quality of all this software is so insane the real issue is your fingers and your ears. But in the end ..yeah .. I'm scrambling a little to hook up with metallers.

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

I'm a very proud Ableton user and will always be. I do use Logic from time to time for certain stuff but Ableton is complete and offers a very intuitive interface.

 

[digitaldeath]

I only use Ableton for its synths, drum racks etc. Essentially when I want to introduce "electronic" elements into my music. Studio One is my primary DAW and that won't change for a long time!

 

[MIAnn]

friend of mine rearoutes ableton into reaper with some dope results.