best daw for recording and mixing audio

[_steve_]

I'm thinking of upgrading my Pro tools 8 system, I'm not sure if I should stick with Pro tools anymore.
What daw's are you guys using and why?
Mainly I'm recording/ mixing audio.
So what's your opinion.
Semi professional use.

Thanks in advance

 

[SocialNumb]

We all love http://audacityteam.org/ around here. It keeps it real, ya hear?


You're very welcome!

 

[Sloan]

http://reaper.fm
i have never needed another DAW. it's fucking great.

 

[Loki Laufeyiarson]

http://reaper.fm
i have never needed another DAW. it's fucking great.

When it comes to recording and mixing, I agree with Sloan.

 

[He's Dead, Jim]

As others have said, Reaper. Only real downside is that the stock plugins aren't as fancy or high-quality as some others, but 9 times out of 10 they get the job done and there are free plugins out there if you really need something it doesn't have as far as basic stuff like metering, EQ, compression, limiting, etc.

We all love http://audacityteam.org/ around here. It keeps it real, ya hear?


You're very welcome!

Don't be a dick.

 

[Christian WUFU]

Don't be a dick.

Isn't that the entire purpose of this forum? To give snarky answers to perceivably dumb questions?
I'm joking of course, but the OP's question could easily have been solved with a quick Google search comparing various DAWs

 

[SocialNumb]

What he said^ Had 5 years to do it too since join date.

What crawled up your ass and died?

 

[bryan_kilco]

Holy shit Audacity.

I used to use that.

Another +1 for Reaper.

 

[Slicklickz]

Overall I would say Reaper.As far as value for the money,Reaper by far.

 

[Clockwork]

Audacity is the true test of your skills as a musician because editing with it is impossible. It is only for the most pro of pros.

 

[SendFire]

Logic.

 

[xphen0m]

Audacity is the true test of your skills as a musician because editing with it is impossible. It is only for the most pro of pros.

 

[atoragon]

audacity, because we play hard mode.

...in alternative, studio one.

 

[Another Guitar Dude]

Another Reaper worshipper here.

 

[dominus_malas]

Switched from Pro Tools 9 to Reaper. Much happier.

 

[jeid]

I really need to learn how to use Reaper as I suspect I'll be switching later on this year.

 

[theXbucket]

I´m using logic pro x. used reaper for a while but prefer logic. but reaper is a good one too. if you´re starting new i´d probably suggest reaper. they got a fair price policy and it´s getting better and better.

i never used pro tools, that´s some of the industry standard but what sucks up is their new subscription model. i would´t support that.

jens

 

[kaomao]

I mainly use http://www.anvilstudio.com/
best daw out there

p.s.
Don't listen to these guys! are just trolls I reported them to the admin

 

[Sloan]

I mainly use http://www.anvilstudio.com/
best daw out there

p.s.
Don't listen to these guys! are just trolls I reported them to the admin

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

Man I looooove Studio One 3 these days. I find it just perfect