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What DAW do you use?

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Emp_FabEmp_Fab Frets: 23224
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I'm contemplating getting back into recording but it's been a while, so things have changed.  In the past I used Cubase when it had midi only capability.  I used Traction 1 & 2 for years then played with Reaper but found the interface a bit too easy to get lost in.

What are you using?
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  • merlinmerlin Frets: 6199
    I used Protools for a long time. I paid for the full whammy version at education rates. It's an excellent interface but Avid decided after giving me free upgrades since paying the full whack, that they would no longer upgrade me on whatever the OSX upgrade was. So I had nothing. 

    Paid the nominal charge for Reaper, full everything including indefinite upgrades and it's excellent. 
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  • LestratcasterLestratcaster Frets: 1024
    Reaper for a few years now. Relatively easy to use.
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  • Danny1969Danny1969 Frets: 9752
    Full actual recording and mixing I prefer Protools and so does my wallet because you can buy a Protools LE interface for a tenner, download PT LE 8.4 for nothing and run it on any old Apple or PC

    LE8.4 comes with a superb software synth called Xpand, a great piano VI called Mini Grand and a decent set of plugins. You can pretty much set your budget at £100 including the software, interface and iMac and be happily recording within 10 mins of installing the software ... as there's no drivers to worry about. 

    The above wouldn't be an option for general use as old Mac's won't run a current browser or a version of OSX that's usable today but for recording ... old iMac £60  - Protools LE interface - £20 - PT LE8.4 software free download.  
    www.2020studios.co.uk 
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  • Winny_PoohWinny_Pooh Frets: 7202
    edited September 2023
    ^^^The PT Le recommendation is a very good shout but I think those interfaces sound crude. If you're recording at home with a mic under £100 then thats totally fine though.

    If you're spending over £1k on mics and monitors then I'd recommend a better interface and Reaper. 
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  • octatonicoctatonic Frets: 33263
    edited September 2023
    Pro Tools most of the time now.
    I also use Logic a lot.
    Sometimes Ableton Live, Nuendo.

    If you are on a PC then look at Studio One.
    If on a Mac the Logic or Studio One.

    If you want to make EDM then Ableton Live.
    James Richmond

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  • TheBigDipperTheBigDipper Frets: 4501
    These days, I'm a very kludgy user of Logic when recording at home. It's far too much for my needs, but I'm getting the job done so I'm resistant to converting to something else.

    I used to do a lot of iOS-based recording, but I hardly ever do now. 
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  • PolarityManPolarityMan Frets: 7159
    reaper
    [SKYTREE]
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  • Emp_FabEmp_Fab Frets: 23224
    Danny1969 said:
    Full actual recording and mixing I prefer Protools and so does my wallet because you can buy a Protools LE interface for a tenner, download PT LE 8.4 for nothing and run it on any old Apple or PC

    LE8.4 comes with a superb software synth called Xpand, a great piano VI called Mini Grand and a decent set of plugins. You can pretty much set your budget at £100 including the software, interface and iMac and be happily recording within 10 mins of installing the software ... as there's no drivers to worry about. 

    The above wouldn't be an option for general use as old Mac's won't run a current browser or a version of OSX that's usable today but for recording ... old iMac £60  - Protools LE interface - £20 - PT LE8.4 software free download.  
    I can get an iMac for £60 ? !!

    WTF ?

    @Danny1969 ;
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  • theatreanchortheatreanchor Frets: 961
    Logic
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  • tekbowtekbow Frets: 1569
    Reaper
    Feedback Thread:


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  • PC_DavePC_Dave Frets: 3390
    I use Studio One - suits me for what I need it for
    This week's procrastination forum might be moved to sometime next week.
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  • Danny1969Danny1969 Frets: 9752
    Emp_Fab said:
    Danny1969 said:
    Full actual recording and mixing I prefer Protools and so does my wallet because you can buy a Protools LE interface for a tenner, download PT LE 8.4 for nothing and run it on any old Apple or PC

    LE8.4 comes with a superb software synth called Xpand, a great piano VI called Mini Grand and a decent set of plugins. You can pretty much set your budget at £100 including the software, interface and iMac and be happily recording within 10 mins of installing the software ... as there's no drivers to worry about. 

    The above wouldn't be an option for general use as old Mac's won't run a current browser or a version of OSX that's usable today but for recording ... old iMac £60  - Protools LE interface - £20 - PT LE8.4 software free download.  
    I can get an iMac for £60 ? !!

    WTF ?

    @Danny1969 ;
    You can get a 2008 model or similar for £30  .... that will run PTLE 8 fine. 
    www.2020studios.co.uk 
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  • grappagreengrappagreen Frets: 1252
    Harrison Mixbus 32c
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  • stratman3142stratman3142 Frets: 2072
    Reaper
    It's not a competition.
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  • MusicwolfMusicwolf Frets: 3376
    I run Cubase and Reaper on PC plus Cantabile for live work.  I chose Cubase as my main DAW as, like you, I've used it since the MIDI only days.

    It doesn't really matter which DAW you choose since they are all pretty capable and the software won't be the weak link, in the first instance that will be the operator.  If you know someone who can help you then it may be worth adopting the same DAW as they use, otherwise Reaper is hard to beat in terms of value for money (plus there are loads of YouTube videos to guide you through).

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  • swillerswiller Frets: 662
    may as well go reaper as its not technically free, but trial version is free and its same version. Think there is both a mac and pc version as well and you can turn into a nerd using it. 
    Cubase is dung, lost a lot of the easy workflow of the atari days and you have to put your dong into the USB port to pass security, all daft things like that.
    Of if shelling out logic is v good if you have a mac and free upgrades , unlike cubase and others where you have to fork out every year for the bug fixes upgrades, of which most are a sack of shite.
    Dont worry, be silly.
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  • blobbblobb Frets: 2600
    Mixbus, no plug-ins needed.
    Feelin' Reelin' & Squeelin'
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 23802
    edited September 2023
    FL Studio. With Kontakt and Helix Native. 
    "[Sporky] brings a certain vibe and dignity to the forum."
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  • KeefyKeefy Frets: 2064
    Reaper.
    GRAEME SCOTT - Guitar & Bass dep | Keefy's Feedback | FS: Bose PA
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  • StratavariousStratavarious Frets: 3112
    Reaper keeps delivering the goods on PC and Mac.. you can get custom interfaces to match familiar ones.

    Logic on Mac.

    If you want lots of pre-set drum loops and instruments, a Mac and Garageband is going to go a long way.

    How are you putting songs together?  All live mic’d acoustic overdubs or sequenced stuff too?
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  • spark240spark240 Frets: 2016
    Studio One on Mac mini M1


    Mac Mini M1
    Presonus Studio One V5
     https://www.studiowear.co.uk/ -
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     Facebook - m.me/studiowear.co.uk
    Reddit r/newmusicreview 
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  • NeilybobNeilybob Frets: 505
    Reaper 
    Trading feedback - https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/228538/neilybob
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  • flying_pieflying_pie Frets: 1767
    Reaper on PC here
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  • FezFez Frets: 472
    Another reaper on pc here too
    Don't touch that dial.
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  • mudslide73mudslide73 Frets: 2921
    Another Reaper on PC here.
    "A city star won’t shine too far"


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  • Paul_CPaul_C Frets: 7086

    Audacity
    "I'll probably be in the bins at Newport Pagnell services."  fretmeister
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  • siremoonsiremoon Frets: 1525
    Reaper
    “He is like a man with a fork in a world of soup.” - Noel Gallagher
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  • JohnS37JohnS37 Frets: 322
    If you’re on a Mac start with GarageBand - it’s free, very capable, and highly intuitive.  It will do most things, but when you get to the point where you feel you need something bigger it’s an easy transition to Logic Pro.
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 24852
    JohnS37 said:
    If you’re on a Mac start with GarageBand - it’s free, very capable, and highly intuitive.  It will do most things, but when you get to the point where you feel you need something bigger it’s an easy transition to Logic Pro.
    Exactly what I did. 

    I think Emp is a PC though
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  • Emp_FabEmp_Fab Frets: 23224
    I am currently PC....  started off on Atari ST using Pro 24 then Cubase (yes, I am that old).  On PC I've used Cubase and then Tracktion 1 & 2...  tried Reaper.  Wrote a song on FruityLoops.

    I have the pc hardware.  I just wonder whether a Mac OS device such as iMac suggested earlier would offer any advantages over the PC equivalent.   I've always quietly admired Macs but never owned one.  Getting a 2008 iMac for next to nothing seems attractive to someone that's never had one.
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