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Whats Your Favourite Daw (the Big Names)., Cubase, Pro Tools, Sonar, Logic.

Gilmore View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 01:55 PM
Dec 19 2008, 01:55 PM	GMC:er Posts: 342 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Reykjavik, Iceland	Hi I´m in the market of buying a recording software. I´m courious what is your favourite software you have used and what would you like to use in the future. I´ve mostly used Cubase SX3, and recently I installed and tried Cubase 4 both Studio and full version, I liked it alot, but it was pirated copy so it was not stable and not really usable, but I got to see plenty of great things in there. I´ve also tried Sonar 8 and just a glimse of Pro Tools 7.4. I´m used to Cubase so Cubase 4 Studio is an attractive option, because it is so simple and easy to use and I´m used to it already. Everything almost explain itself, atleast it´s very easy to find your way in there, editing and programing drums is a breeze. Sonar 8, is alot harder and more complicated in my opinion, but I guess it´s alot better that Cubase in many ways, but I think it´s not for everyone. When I started out recording using Cubase SX3, I found my way around it very fast, but with Sonar 8 it´s not so easy. I´m not sure about Pro Tools, but I´m very excited to buy Mbox 2 Pro with Pro Tools 8, but I´m afraid PT is like Sonar in some ways. So I will either buy Cubase 4 Studio and use my POD X3 for interface, or I will go for Mbox and Pro Tools 8. The latter will cost more, but I think it will make more sence to go that way, because I record alot with my band, and we sometimes go in a studio to record drums, and then it´s great to be able to countinue working on it at home, because the studios mostly use PT. By the way has anyone tried out the new Pro Tools 8? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Electric Guitars: Gibson SG 61´ Reissue, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2008 OW RW) , Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2003 2TSB MPL), Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Warmoth Telecaster (BlueBurst), Warmoth Custom (CherryBurst). Accoustic Guitars: Ovation Custom Legend, Ovation Legend (12 string), Martin 000-15M. Classical Guitars: Jose Ramirez 125 Ano (Cedar), Manuel Rodriguez Model D (Spruce). Bass: Ibanez SRX500. Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 88es. Recording interface: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DPS.

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 02:42 PM
Dec 19 2008, 02:42 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	In my opinion there's nothing better than Cubase. The interface is neat and tidy and it can do whatever you want Sonar isnt too shabby either, it can do everything Cubase does, but i dont like the interface. I wouldnt say it's more complicated but the interface makes it harder to find the option your looking for. But since your allready familiar with Cubase, then i would recommend to just go for the Cubase 4 studio I've got little to no experience with pro tools though, so cant comment on that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Trond Vold: Dec 19 2008, 02:43 PM -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

fatb0t View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 02:47 PM
Dec 19 2008, 02:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.202 Joined: 25-November 07	EDIT: Image is too controversial for GMC. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by fatb0t: Dec 21 2008, 11:50 PM

Kristofer Dahl View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 02:59 PM
Dec 19 2008, 02:59 PM	GMC Founder Posts: 18.753 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden	My vote goes for Cubase as well - I have recently bought CUbase 4 and it seems to have most things you can ask for. (except a decent built in vst reverb - but there are free ones available so it doesn't really matter). QUOTE (fatb0t @ Dec 19 2008, 04:47 PM) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lesssons

jer View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 03:10 PM
Dec 19 2008, 03:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.889 Joined: 3-September 08 From: Des Moines IA USA	I'm a Sonar fan. I started with Pro Tracks Plus when I bought my GNX4. That is essentially Sonar 2. I've moved thru the ranks of Sonar as the years have went by... My band uses Cubase so I have some experience there. It does all we need too it seems. I'm jsut more familiar with Sonar. If I were starting over and not used to either one I'd probably go Cubase. Since it seems more pros use it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Jackson SL-1 USA Soloist Jackson DK2M ESP LTD MH-400 ESP LTD EC-1000 Ibanez Custom S-Series Martin 001 Acoustic Handmade Marshall JCM800 50watt head (with mods) Carvin 50x2 Stereo Tube Amp Boss GT-10 Preamp/Effects Processor Digitech GSP-1101 Preamp/Effects Processor Behringer FCB1010 Midi Controlled Floorboard Behringer Dualfex EX2200 Behinger Stereo EQ Line 6 POD with 2.3 upgrade Line 6 Floor Board Line 6 Spider III Practice Amp Nady UHF Wireless *"Who will eat the decay, when the worms have lost their sight?"*

opeth.db View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 03:39 PM
Dec 19 2008, 03:39 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.156 Joined: 11-September 08 From: Cleveland, Ohio	Sonar user here. I dig it and it does everything I need it to do. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG570 Silver Jackson Ofset V Randy Rhodes Signature Mitchell Acoustic Custom Ibanez S series (Currently working on) X2 XDS95 Digital Wireless system Line 6 MKII 8 Channel USB Roland Mixer My Site www.shredwork.com Learn how to count. It's what separates the hack and the pros IMHO. -LCSDDS

fatb0t View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 03:42 PM
Dec 19 2008, 03:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.202 Joined: 25-November 07	Reaper or Mpowered Pro Tools You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 04:04 PM
Dec 19 2008, 04:04 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	You seemed to be answering your own question mate, M-Box & ProTools is what you need if you need to record with the band. Bare in mind that you will getting a PT LE which has smaller track count and no support for DSP cards. You can use RTAS plugs tho, and even VST using VST>RTAS converter. Now, I use Nuendo, it's very similar to Cubase, and I think it is a great environment. I haven't used any other major DAWs so can't comment on their functionality, but Nuendo/Cubase are very easy to use and never had any problems. The recent version 4 is awesome, and drag&drop plugs feature in the mixer is IMO the one thing that is worth buying a new version, not to mention better engine, VST3 and other stuff. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Gilmore View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 04:42 PM
Dec 19 2008, 04:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 342 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Reykjavik, Iceland	Cubase 4 Studio it is. Mabye later next year I will go into that Mbox PT thing......doesn´t hurt to have both. I know about that track limit in Pro Tools LE, but i think 32 audio tracks is plenty for a rock n roll band, but I think PT 8 LE gives you 48 audio tracks. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Electric Guitars: Gibson SG 61´ Reissue, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2008 OW RW) , Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2003 2TSB MPL), Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Warmoth Telecaster (BlueBurst), Warmoth Custom (CherryBurst). Accoustic Guitars: Ovation Custom Legend, Ovation Legend (12 string), Martin 000-15M. Classical Guitars: Jose Ramirez 125 Ano (Cedar), Manuel Rodriguez Model D (Spruce). Bass: Ibanez SRX500. Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 88es. Recording interface: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DPS.

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 05:08 PM
Dec 19 2008, 05:08 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	QUOTE (fatb0t @ Dec 19 2008, 08:47 AM) So many lulz, such a little GIF. My keyboard is covered in orange soda. but it was worth it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Guitarman700: Dec 19 2008, 05:08 PM -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

audiopaal View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 05:51 PM
Dec 19 2008, 05:51 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Cubase without a doubt You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

fatb0t View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 06:09 PM
Dec 19 2008, 06:09 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.202 Joined: 25-November 07	I absolutely LOVE that gif for repreating threads hahahaha You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 06:31 PM
Dec 19 2008, 06:31 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	I currently use Nuendo which has the same engine as Cubase. While it Berklee was using Digital performer and Pro tools. It depends what type of computer you have but I am firm believer you can learn to work in any software after a little while. I would recommend Nuendo right now as that is what I am using You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Siggum View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 06:32 PM
Dec 19 2008, 06:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.228 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark	QUOTE (Pedja Simovic @ Dec 19 2008, 06:31 PM) I currently use Nuendo which has the same engine as Cubase. While it Berklee was using Digital performer and Pro tools. It depends what type of computer you have but I am firm believer you can learn to work in any software after a little while. I would recommend Nuendo right now as that is what I am using That's true really, the best software is the one that works for you, as long as it covers your needs. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 07:35 PM
Dec 19 2008, 07:35 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	I can only work in Nuendo.I can manage in Cubase because it is the same engine as Nuendo but,Nuendo has better interface IMO. Pro Tools and Logic are amazing programs and lots of big names use them.But when you chouse between this big names,the only difference is what DAW makes the job easier to you. That is why I think Nuendo is very easy to use,great midi control,amazing audio editing options..etc. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Dec 19 2008, 07:54 PM
Dec 19 2008, 07:54 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	QUOTE (Siggum @ Dec 19 2008, 06:32 PM) That's true really, the best software is the one that works for you, as long as it covers your needs. Well put sir You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Dec 20 2008, 08:04 PM
Dec 20 2008, 08:04 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I use Cubase 3 and I'm thinking of buying the new 4 version!! I'm really satisfied with it!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Dec 20 2008, 10:21 PM
Dec 20 2008, 10:21 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	sonar fan You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Patrik Jezierski View Member Profile	Dec 20 2008, 10:32 PM
Dec 20 2008, 10:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 198 Joined: 16-January 08 From: Malmö, Sweden.	i've worked with all those program and i have to say that my favorite is Logic. It's easy to use and much more greater features than the rest of the sequencers. But it's like Siggum said, the best sequenser is the one that satisfy your expectations and that works with your demands. The only downside on using Logic is that you have to own a Mac to be able to run it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Patrik Jezierski: Dec 20 2008, 10:36 PM -------------------- http://youtube.com/user/Proeemium http://www.myspace.com/patrikjezierski http://www.myspace.com/unctura http://www.myspace.com/DjGabgob http://www.3kproject.com

Piotr Kaczor View Member Profile	Dec 20 2008, 10:35 PM
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