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Flenix
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/03/2010 : 00:09:08
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Hey guys.
I've been building a little home recording rig recently and I cant quite decide what DAW to get for it. I'm using a phonic helix 18 firewire board into a new quadcore desktop PC I just got (its a main PC too because my laptop just broke, hence justifying getting it) - I was wondering whats the best software to run my mixer into? I'm going in via firewire, which worked fine on garageband on my mac I got each channel seperately fine. I like the look of protools, but I dont know which to get and how much it would cost?
I also have a copy of Cubase 4 LE that came with the mixer. and I hate it, so please no cubase :)
If you could recommend some good software and tell me a rough price and maybe even a link that would be great. Thanks :) |
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ranjam
Bronze Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 05:08:54
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Originally posted by Flenix
I also have a copy of Cubase 4 LE that came with the mixer. and I hate it, so please no cubase :)
If you could recommend some good software and tell me a rough price and maybe even a link that would be great. Thanks :)
What's wrong with Cubase? I also have the LE version (and if you hate that, I almost understand). Mine came with my Zoom HD16, and I think they both work pretty well. You need a really good computer, or you will have issues, causing you to blame the program. If you want to use plug-ins, quadruple that warning. I also transfer the Zoom tracks to my PC and use Cubase 4 LE to edit. Waaaaaay easier, and overall 'better'. If I want to add overdubs without pulling out the Zoom, an M-Audio Fast Track Pro is great. But remember, whatever DAW you buy, three days later it will be discontinued, and the manufacturer won't support it anymore. By the time you decide what DAW to buy, it will have two more versions available, and more option anxiety. So, what I did was just close my eyes, tossed a coin, and jumped with both feet. Do I have regrets? Sure. But I am having fun with my mistakes, Cubase and all. |
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skugga
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Australia
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 07:34:27
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Your main choices for PC for what you want to do are basically Cubase or Sonar. Ableton Live doesn't sound like it's the right workflow, its more loop based.
You won't be able to use your Phonic with Protools as that's locked to Digidesign or certain M-Audio hardware.
Sonar/Cakewalk is basically a Cubase imitator. Is down to personal opinion whether its upto the same quality yet or not.
I've been using Cubase for around 15yrs now and keep coming back to it after trying other DAW's. It does have a pretty steep learning curve to begin with but there is plenty of power there. And the interface is layed out more for regular users rather than a beginners interface (like Garageband).
I'd recommend stick with Cubase for a bit and get to know it. The LE version has all the basic functions, and its free (for you). There's a pretty large community behind it and lots of people who prefer it over ProTools. |
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MullyFX
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Germany
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 09:39:02
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Tracktion or Reaper are good choices as well.
Not sure if Tracktion still gets updated but it runs super fine on PC and has every feature one could wish for.
And don't forget Samplitude as well |
Edited by - MullyFX on 04/03/2010 09:39:27 |
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