Does anyone here...
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DrNewcenstein
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I've found that with such programs, you get what you pay for. Budget/free stuff usually has limited driver support (Direct X mostly because the devkits are free), limited vst compatability, and limited features.
At least that's how it was a few years ago before I went with bought stuff like Audition.
Some of the pricier stuff can be a bit bloated with stuff the average bedroom recordist won't need, and thus isn't cost-effective.
I've found that with such programs, you get what you pay for. Budget/free stuff usually has limited driver support (Direct X mostly because the devkits are free), limited vst compatability, and limited features.
At least that's how it was a few years ago before I went with bought stuff like Audition.
Some of the pricier stuff can be a bit bloated with stuff the average bedroom recordist won't need, and thus isn't cost-effective.
schecterplayer
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For expensive software, I love Logic Pro and Adobe Audition. I use Logic at home and Audition at work (no macs in the studio). I've never used mixcraft, but I have to say that the expensive software is overkill for most basic recording and mixing uses and simpler stuff has the benefit of being easy to use.
For expensive software, I love Logic Pro and Adobe Audition. I use Logic at home and Audition at work (no macs in the studio). I've never used mixcraft, but I have to say that the expensive software is overkill for most basic recording and mixing uses and simpler stuff has the benefit of being easy to use.
schecterplayer
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we have a pro tools workstation at my job, but It's a pretty old version so I really don't use it. It's the industry standard, has a ton of features, and makes it really easy to move projects from computer to computer which is really useful for professional studios that do tracking in multiple locations.
we have a pro tools workstation at my job, but It's a pretty old version so I really don't use it. It's the industry standard, has a ton of features, and makes it really easy to move projects from computer to computer which is really useful for professional studios that do tracking in multiple locations.
ImmortalSix
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Dear everyone,
REAPER.
Love,
Hunter
Dear everyone,
REAPER.
Love,
Hunter
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gilaltom3
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DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
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Pro Tools also does internal processing by default to give it that "mixed in Pro Tools" sound.
Audition allows you to port between systems, so long as you store all your work files in the same location and transfer them, same as with PT.
Haven't tried Win-Mac porting, but logically if you operate in compatible formats, it should work. Assuming the *.ses files on Mac are the same as on PC (which are basically pointer files).
Pro Tools also does internal processing by default to give it that "mixed in Pro Tools" sound.
Audition allows you to port between systems, so long as you store all your work files in the same location and transfer them, same as with PT.
Haven't tried Win-Mac porting, but logically if you operate in compatible formats, it should work. Assuming the *.ses files on Mac are the same as on PC (which are basically pointer files).
Reload in 5
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it is actually very intuitive. Took me a few minutes (I was coming from using audacity) but then all was good and easy. Made sense, less fighting it and more it just working like it should.
I have never used pro tools or anything “professional” but it works in a way I would expect them to work, to make everything easier.
and hey, the fully functional demo is free, so give it a try. I knew I was going to buy it within a day of using it. Is it still only $60?
its not. Plus there are tons of people using it so there are lots of “how to” out there.
it is actually very intuitive. Took me a few minutes (I was coming from using audacity) but then all was good and easy. Made sense, less fighting it and more it just working like it should.
I have never used pro tools or anything “professional” but it works in a way I would expect them to work, to make everything easier.
and hey, the fully functional demo is free, so give it a try. I knew I was going to buy it within a day of using it. Is it still only $60?
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schecterplayer
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Pro Tools is great, but it is limited in the hardware that it works with. This gives it the advantage that everything works really seamlessly because all hardware has to be ProTools certified in order to work with the software. The downside is that you need specialized interface cards and/or outboard gear from specific companies that is generally a bit more expensive for the feature set than competitive products. For the price it gives you a rock-solid, integrated recording/mixing/mastering solution where everything works really well. Also most of the major studios use it, so it makes it easy to send them project files for professional mixing and mastering work. If you aren't a professional, you really don't need it. Reaper is pretty awesome for the price actually, I've only messed around with it, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Pro Tools is great, but it is limited in the hardware that it works with. This gives it the advantage that everything works really seamlessly because all hardware has to be ProTools certified in order to work with the software. The downside is that you need specialized interface cards and/or outboard gear from specific companies that is generally a bit more expensive for the feature set than competitive products. For the price it gives you a rock-solid, integrated recording/mixing/mastering solution where everything works really well. Also most of the major studios use it, so it makes it easy to send them project files for professional mixing and mastering work. If you aren't a professional, you really don't need it. Reaper is pretty awesome for the price actually, I've only messed around with it, but I was pleasantly surprised.
