Favorite DAW 2017?
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240 - KVRAF
- 37262 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from Scottish Borders
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- KVRian
- 804 posts since 18 Apr, 2011
FL studio mac version is a stone's throw from completion. I would've voted for it, but I'll say Presonus instead.
I like it because of it's super lean and hands on interface. Powerful features that are very easy to use.
I like it because of it's super lean and hands on interface. Powerful features that are very easy to use.
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- KVRAF
- 11950 posts since 31 Aug, 2013 from Someplace else
The only one there that I have any experience with is Reaper, and I hated it.
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- KVRist
- 149 posts since 28 Sep, 2006
Reaper and Sonar8 (10+ years old)
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- KVRAF
- 3186 posts since 18 Mar, 2008
I'm finding Btiwig (version 2 with all announced improvements) the best candidate for leaving Apple&Logic behind, but they managed to make me rethink that with their newest pricing model, so now I just don't know what to do, it's good, but not that good. 
This entire forum is wading through predictions, opinions, barely formed thoughts, drama, and whining. If you don't enjoy that, why are you here? ShawnG
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- KVRAF
- 9144 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
I find it easier to use either Windows only machines or Mac only machines. I don't like to have the two platforms. I like to have only one. So, on Windows Cubase is my choice, but if my machines are Mac, it would be Logic.
Using: Cubase Pro 15, Reason 13, Tascam US-4x4HR, MODX6, DM12D, LaunchKey 49, Yamaha guitar(Pacifica 612v) and bass (BB234) and some virtual instruments and synths.
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- KVRAF
- 1920 posts since 23 Sep, 2005
My favorite DAW is Cubase (so .. I voted for it on this Poll), and I just upgraded to Cubase Pro 9 from 8.5, so far I'm very happy with it.
I also enjoy working with Presonus Studio One Pro 3. I'm hoping that S1 Pro v4 will have many improvements, especially .. more Midi features, improved CPU performance under low-latency settings, a Drum Editor, Articulation Switching in Key Editor, and much more.
Bitwig 2 will be out tomorrow, imho. it is a good DAW, but is missing some important features, especially Rewire, and Video-Track, version 2 will also offer VST3 support, which is pretty much the new VST standard, so that's a good development. Plus much more i.e. more flexible modulation system, ...etc.
I also enjoy working with Presonus Studio One Pro 3. I'm hoping that S1 Pro v4 will have many improvements, especially .. more Midi features, improved CPU performance under low-latency settings, a Drum Editor, Articulation Switching in Key Editor, and much more.
Bitwig 2 will be out tomorrow, imho. it is a good DAW, but is missing some important features, especially Rewire, and Video-Track, version 2 will also offer VST3 support, which is pretty much the new VST standard, so that's a good development. Plus much more i.e. more flexible modulation system, ...etc.
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- KVRist
- 455 posts since 16 May, 2012 from Antwerp
Cubase for me also.
I have tried a few others but each time I return to Suzie Qbase.
9 is a huge step ahead for me. Revelation and Frequency are really impressive - Frequency with its 8 band equalisation and all its features is amongst the most tweakable eq that is available, and Revelation is a reverb that can compete with many a third party one.
These two alone are worth the upgrade for me.
Then there are several other plugins that have been updated, the history of the mix, a useful sample bank etc etc. Everything seems to work more fluently.
And of course the new sample track which allows to create really interesting instruments from a sample or a part of one, and the option to open in Groove Agent SE, which can do more than only percussion.
When using 8 and then 8.5 I was musing on changing ship, but not anymore.
I have tried a few others but each time I return to Suzie Qbase.
9 is a huge step ahead for me. Revelation and Frequency are really impressive - Frequency with its 8 band equalisation and all its features is amongst the most tweakable eq that is available, and Revelation is a reverb that can compete with many a third party one.
These two alone are worth the upgrade for me.
Then there are several other plugins that have been updated, the history of the mix, a useful sample bank etc etc. Everything seems to work more fluently.
And of course the new sample track which allows to create really interesting instruments from a sample or a part of one, and the option to open in Groove Agent SE, which can do more than only percussion.
When using 8 and then 8.5 I was musing on changing ship, but not anymore.
Windows 7, Cubase 9.5 and some extra plug-ins | Takamine EN-10C and PRS Mira
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- KVRian
- 1356 posts since 21 Sep, 2013 from California
It's too early to say. I've been using Cubase because of the Chord track, but I tried out Studio One recently and it is much easier to use. Oh, heck, anything is easier to use than Cubase. I think it may do a lot, but trying to find anything in that manual can be impossible. I also think the manual assumes you have been using Cubase since version 5.
So ask me towards the end of the year. Or I will vote for ProTools, because it is always my go to when I'm frustrated.
So ask me towards the end of the year. Or I will vote for ProTools, because it is always my go to when I'm frustrated.
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- KVRAF
- 1724 posts since 31 Dec, 2004 from betwixt
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- KVRAF
- 4804 posts since 21 Jan, 2008 from oO
but there is cubase for mac also, maybe i don't get it..EnGee wrote:I find it easier to use either Windows only machines or Mac only machines. I don't like to have the two platforms. I like to have only one. So, on Windows Cubase is my choice, but if my machines are Mac, it would be Logic.
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