If you were going to build a new DAW today...

[Shredfiend]

knowing what you know from past experiences.........what would you buy.


Software Package, PC/Mac, Interface(persaonaly I only need 2 inputs,I'll be tracking drums on a 2480), Software for programing sequenced drums(very important), possibly some virtual amp software for guitars and bass.

 

[colonel kurtz]

it totally, completely, depends on how many tracks you need to get down at a time, and what sort of budget you're working with

 

[Shredfiend]

I'll mostly be tracking one, possibly 2 tacks at once. That's why I'm keeping the 2480.....so I can record drum tracks at a friends. Budget, Maybe $2000-$4000....mainly not concerend about the cost.....just everybody's experince with what they've used and bought and what they'd buy if they started over.

 

[Metaltastic]

(DAW is just software, not the computer) - and if you've got that kind of budget, definitely some kind of Mac (I feel Macs are great for those who can afford them, but there's so much awesome free/cheap software for PC that I stick to that)

 

[tgs]

(DAW is just software, not the computer)

Kind of like saying an engine is the same thing as a car.

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

Oh come on guys, we've been through this already http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Audio_Workstation:

"The term "DAW" simply refers to a general combination of audio multitrack software and high-quality audio hardware — the latter being a specialized audio converter unit which performs some variety of analog-to-digital (ADC) and/or digital-to-analog (DAC) signal conversion."

 

[006]

Wow, can we really stop fucking posting threads about mac/pc shit?

~006

 

[Shredfiend]

When I think Workstaion.....DAW......I would think of the whole package....regardless......A workstation is something physical.....not a bunch of ones and zero's.

As far as arguing Mac/PC, that's not why I posted this.....It's more about with everyones experience and good and bad purchases.....what would people buy and how would they spend their money.



now lets stay on topic.....

 

[joeymusicguy]

i would buy all my own components, build my own pc

i'd probably go quadcore again, with 4 gigs of ram, but i'd up the bus

i'd probably go ALL sata drives, 320 gigs each, and plenty of external sata for drive swapping.

i'd go 2 new uad cards, and silent geforce video card again (no fans!)

then i'd do probably 2 rme fireface 800's.

 

[csholtmeier]

2 tracks, huh?

Simple. Apogee Duet, Logic and whatever Mac fits you best.

 

[cobhc]

Wow, can we really stop fucking posting threads about mac/pc shit?

~006

Lol, calm down dude .

 

[greyskull]

2 tracks, huh?

Simple. Apogee Duet, Logic and whatever Mac fits you best.

what he said

 

[Machinated]

Yeah, Duet looks great, Logic is dirt cheap, and the Mac is a bit pricey, but you know what you are getting

 

[SocialNumb]

2 tracks, huh?

Simple. Apogee Duet, Logic and whatever Mac fits you best.

Yup, just went with this for my bedroom, it's ace.

 

[coneyis]

If you're using the 2480 you should check out the V-Fire so you can use the 2480 as you're audio interface. Not to mention it will make transferring the tracks for back up to your Pc/Mac a snap. There are tons of DAW software out there, just pick the one that is best for you and your budget.