Which DAW to get?

[Jind]

A cool thing for C5 is the EDU version. I'm pretty shure your trusted music shop will give you the EDU(250&#8364.
Just a thought.

Just a point of reference - Educational version of software, while less expensive, have limitation on "for commercial use" and in most cases if you hope to make money with audio engineering you would have to purchase the full licensed version and since it was noted he was looking to go "legit" it's probably a valid issue.

 

[drew_drummer]

I use Logic. But it strikes me that YOU should use Cubase. You know it... it is familiar. Put up the cash, and hardly anything changes in your workflow.

 

[AdamWathan]

Fuck that. Reaper is still a turd on OSX. Any company that puts mac on the back burner sucks out loud... just sayin.

Works fantastic for me on OS X. Latest couple updates have brought HUGE performance boosts for the OS X version and it has every feature the Win version has...

Anyways I voted Pro Tools. If you are 100% against Reaper, PT is the only other DAW that doesn't suck.

 

[Rex Rocker]

Reaper works great for me too on Mac. I vote for Reaper too.

If I had another vote, It'd go for Logic. The plug-ins make it totally worth it, IMO. And personally, I don't think its learning curve is as bad.

 

[drew_drummer]

Pro Tools fucking blows.

 

[updog]

Pro Tools fucking blows.

+1000

I use Logic myself... Have had some problems lately, I've even been toying with the thought of going Reaper. But then I realized that most of my problems are due to memory running out, so it mostly sucks on my part.

I want a Mac Pro.

 

[AKoppenheffer]

I won't use anything but Pro Tools. Personal preference.

Get what you're most comfortable with and end it.

 

[Pedro Teixeira]

Since you already know Cubase by the back of your hand then why not go through that route? Either Cubase 5 or Nuendo 5. I use Cubase 5 and like it, but I much prefer Reaper though, I can set up plugins, routings etc in 5 secodns while in cubase it takes a bit longer, but it's a great daw nonetheless!

 

[elapidae1]

I voted for Other... Since setting reaper up like AdamWathan, I think its awesome and works better than the others you mentioned.

 

[professorlamp]

Cubase, you seem to know it well so why change? If it ain't broke don't fix it, right?

 

[TheDriller]

I voted for Other... Since setting reaper up like AdamWathan, I think its awesome and works better than the others you mentioned.

Pretty much the same over here.

I'm actually ditching Logic in favour of Adams Reaper setup

 

[ahjteam]

Alright, because I need an interface that is either usb/fw-powered so I can use on the road (car, bus, aeroplane, train etc), so I think that I will get ProTools LE 8 first as it comes with mbox 2 and then later on when my cash situation allows, I'll get Cubase 5.

 

[Ermz]

I firmly believe the future lies with DAWs like Reaper and Studio One. The former is all about customer interaction/satisfaction and constant update roll-out, while the latter is all about work flow, usability, and catering to the lowest common denominator functionally.

Cubase and ProTools are too stagnant and will eventually fall behind in the game. On the Avid side, PTLE and HD are not great options to buy into at the moment. On the Steinberg end, they have shown that they have no interest in listening to their customer base, and consequently users are moving in droves over to Studio One, which is a more streamlined version of the Nuendo concept. It's not fully-fledged yet, but when it is it will likely become a top contender.

However, as it stands, Cubase 5 is presently the best developed, affordable, fully functional DAW suite for a PC user. I've tried to get away many many many many times, but I always come back. Nothing else is quite as functional, reliable and affordable for what you get. I'm sure Reaper and Studio One will catch up - it's only a matter of time, but for now Cubase is still on top.

 

[AboutBlank]

Just a point of reference - Educational version of software, while less expensive, have limitation on "for commercial use" and in most cases if you hope to make money with audio engineering you would have to purchase the full licensed version and since it was noted he was looking to go "legit" it's probably a valid issue.

Yeah, of course, sorry.
I've forgot about the commercial side of it.

But to get into c5 its super cool(if you don't make the big bucks)

 

[MetalJonesy]

as much as i hate the whole pro tools way with dedicated hardware etc, i love it tbh and thus thats my very biased opinion. i used to use cubase but found it complex at times!

 

[Kazrog]

Cubase FTW. It's by far my favorite DAW. I've done complete projects in every DAW you've mentioned, and the only one I use by choice is Cubase. I happily use a USB hub when I'm on the go as well. Dongles are a part of life when you go legit.

Second best award goes to Logic, it's great, but quirky and not as streamlined as Cubase IMO.

 

[jangoux]

Alright, because I need an interface that is either usb/fw-powered so I can use on the road (car, bus, aeroplane, train etc), so I think that I will get ProTools LE 8 first as it comes with mbox 2 and then later on when my cash situation allows, I'll get Cubase 5.

Dont you have a MBP ? I run Cubendo all the time on mine, with the onboard audio when i am at home, and just switch to my FF400 when at my home studio or the FF800 at the studio i work on. There's no need for another interface if you just use it for editing.

 

[zackpennington]

I love Logic. Not being tied to hardware alone is worth it.

 

[greyskull]

You're all cubenders.

 

[drew_drummer]

I did actually try out Studio One last night after reading Ermz post. The mixer is so fucking easy to use!! Still putting it through its paces, but I'm curious Ermz... what do YOU think it is missing?