charic Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1467107967' post='3081185'] A minority of at least two! And there is actually a free version of PT now, but by all accounts it sucks! [/quote] Woohoo! Viva la resistance! Quote
Skol303 Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1467106960' post='3081174'] Seems I'm in the minority. [/quote] Not as much as I am being a [url="https://www.propellerheads.se/reason"]Reason[/url] user! I've occasionally thought about switching DAWs, but a lot of that thinking tends to be of the "grass is greener" variety - believing that you can improve your sound by using another software, when the truth is all DAWs sound the same (although of course their built-in FX can vary considerably). As far as I know, Reason is unique in terms of its workflow - using a virtual 'patch cable' system to link things together, akin to using hardware (which even extends to virtual control voltages). It's a very visual way of working and makes perfect sense to me personally, which is why I've stuck with Reason over the years. I also have a copy of Ableton Live Lite and NI Maschine, which I use occasionally (the latter I use more often for writing beats). But neither threaten to replace to Reason as my weapon of choice - purely because I can't be arsed learning a new workflow. I've also dabbled with Cubase and Reaper. Both good choices, but I prefer Reason - again, this has everything to do my own workflow preferences, and nothing to do with one software being 'better than' the other. Currently, I'm considering ReWiring Reason into Ableton or possibly Logic, for the sake of collaborating with friends who use these other DAWs. If you've never tried Reason, you really should. It's a [i]totally[/i] different beast to the earlier versions. Free demo available on the link above. Quote
charic Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 I love reason, I used to use it in college. It's purely a monetary restriction at the moment! Quote
lowdown Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1467043059' post='3080719'] Yep, I'm not a Cubaser but I was going to ask if they do a cut-down version! Do you want to use third-party plugins? I know some of the (otherwise dandy) "entry-level" versions of the big DAWs don't support third-party plugins (but most have an excellent array of stock plug-ins). [/quote] Just found out that you CAN use third party VST's etc. Steinberg just released three teaser videos for 'Elements'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmTts5PF7KI&list=PLcZ1vtdmuI2NBZceqzODSjxVLs1z1faJE&index=1 Edited June 28, 2016 by lowdown Quote
BottomE Posted June 28, 2016 Author Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for all the ideas. Like a kid in a sweet shop with all the choice. Quote
Skol303 Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1467144261' post='3081521'] Thanks for all the ideas. Like a kid in a sweet shop with all the choice. [/quote] Try them out! Seriously. I think pretty much every DAW software offers a demo version or a free trial period. Make a list of those that you're interested in and demo them. It's the only way to make sure that you end up with a system that's right for [u]you[/u]... because whenever this question gets asked, people always recommend whatever DAW they use themselves - and what works for them might not be the best solution for someone else. So get demo'ing. And let us know where you end up Edited June 29, 2016 by Skol303 Quote
RockfordStone Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1467187535' post='3081692'] Try them out! Seriously. I think pretty much every DAW software offers a demo version or a free trial period. Make a list of those that you're interested in and demo them. It's the only way to make sure that you end up with a system that's right for [u]you[/u]... because whenever this question gets asked, people always recommend whatever DAW they use themselves - and what works for them might not be the best solution for someone else. So get demo'ing. And let us know where you end up [/quote] this. give several a try and find what works best for you Quote
BottomE Posted June 30, 2016 Author Posted June 30, 2016 Currently downloading Cubase Elements. 2.3Gb and then the installer detected an update of 900Mb so getting twitchy - high expectations from this. Interested to see if i miss anything from the "full" Cubase Quote
Skybone Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Been doing a bit of research into DAW's, since my bundled copy of Cubase LE 8 stopped working (problems with the eLicenser more than the software!), decided to give the PreSonus Studio One v3 Artist a go. The reviews reckon it's easy to pick up, which will be handy... Quote
BottomE Posted June 30, 2016 Author Posted June 30, 2016 After install everything seems operational on the poop deck. Like the interface - found USB interface immediately - no detectable latency - 10 out of 10 so far... Quote
BottomE Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Don't think i need to get anything else. This Cubase Elements is absolutely amazing! Haven't missed anything at all yet from "full" Cubase. Love the interface - really easy to get around. Its slick and fast. Happy days Quote
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