Here's some stuff I have and use. I only started like 2-3 months ago.
Pro Tools 10 Academic.
Sibelius 7.
Eleven Rack.
Mac OS X 10.7.2
KRK VXT6 Monitors.
MXL-4000 Mic.
Melodyne Editor.
Omnisphere & Trillian [Getting in the mail today.
]Also getting advice on acoustic treatments and such, but that's another topic all together, talking to some people who specialize on this in real life.
So here are my four main questions or areas of interest.
1)Since I use PT10, I'm limited to AudioSuite, RTAS, and TDM plug-ins, I've heard of VST to RTAS Adapter program by fxpansion and about KORE2. Only interested in trying to get KORE2, but if I can't, I'd like to avoid using plug-ins that are VST or AU only. That aside, what are some good plug-ins to get or to demo out(such as instruments, fx, & etc)?
2)I currently use an old MIDI Keyboard, but as you may guess, it's not optimal. Currently interested in the M-Audio Axiom Pro 49, but open to suggestions. I'm also interested in a MIDI Drumpad, but not exactly sure what to look for. Quite interested in the Novation Launchpad, but would it be good for Pro Tools?
3)This basically goes a back bit to 1 & 2. Should I consider getting Ableton Live 8? I'd still do everything in PT, I'm just so used to PT10. Probably wouldn't want to switch completely either, since people I've met who work with sound and music, are usually using PT more than any other DAW. But this is the people I know, and I'd like to be able to easily transition my work to their studios and stuff. But would Ableton Live be easy to learn and work well with PT, I'm more interested in just using for live stuff, rather than as my primary DAW, any feedback on this be nice.
4)Finally, I've never done anything live, and don't expect to for a while, but anything I should expect? Ways to prepare and get ready when I feel I'm at that level?
Thanks to anybody who gives any advice on the four areas I've mentioned.
