i'm getting ready to revamp my "studio" starting with a new computer with new a recording program. i currently use cakewalk music creator pro, which i'm happy with, but i wouldn't mind stepping it up a bit. the majority of what i record is live audio (recorded guitars, vox, keys)...not a lot of programmed beats. what are some of your fav's?

6/17/2008 1:24:09 PM

id like anything i can get my hands on like this. if anyone has a hookup lemme know i just want it for basic uses.

ps cakewalk would be more than good enough im sure.

[Edited on June 17, 2008 at 2:18 PM. Reason : ]

6/17/2008 2:03:38 PM

I like Cubase SX

6/17/2008 7:59:02 PM

Ive got a boss BR900CD. I like it because its got everything you need, plus its portable and has a built in Mic. I can take it anywhere.

6/17/2008 10:16:58 PM

adobe audition

6/17/2008 10:36:02 PM

i'm a pretty big fan of n-track

http://www.fasoft.com

6/17/2008 11:15:49 PM

yeah i use to use n-track a lot...then it crashed on me.

has anyone ever used protools? is it worth even looking into? i've heard a lot of mixed opinions on it.

6/18/2008 4:43:59 PM

i mean pro tools is amazing. its the best thing out there by far in my opinion and a lot of studio's opinions (people can overuse it easily though hehe) but thats probably a bit over the top for what youd need probably.

In fact I would guess that Pro Tools HD might be the most used program in big time studios. Im not 100% sure but I think thats what Ive heard, and the few studios I know a lot about use that for sure.

[Edited on June 18, 2008 at 4:48 PM. Reason : ]

6/18/2008 4:45:45 PM

i 2nd Audition...I still liked Cool Edit better before Adobe bought Syntrillium or whatever happened, but its a pretty dope program

6/18/2008 4:47:33 PM

i agree. cool edit was GREAT for home audio stuff. I havent kept up with it in awhile though.

[Edited on June 18, 2008 at 4:49 PM. Reason : ]

6/18/2008 4:48:38 PM

6/18/2008 4:53:09 PM

we recorded our album with a Firepod and Cubase software.

did all the mixing with Pro Tools

6/18/2008 7:22:58 PM

i've heard that a lot, using other programs and mixing with pro tools. has anyone ever used logic? i'm just examining all my options here.

6/18/2008 7:26:15 PM

Cubase SX hands down

6/18/2008 7:32:33 PM

i've got Fruity Loops installed on my system but I haven't used it much

6/18/2008 7:36:43 PM

i havent used cubase sx since version 3, but it used to crash a fair amount and was generally buggy for me. cakewalk sonar 7 has been great so far and hasn't crashed on me once. the UI has been much improved since i used it years ago. havent tried cubase sx 4 yet or protools.

6/18/2008 8:01:20 PM