Cubasis 3.4 a great desktop situation replacement... what ya think?

[CTStump]

I have decided to ditch the Deskiop(for a while) for creation and move to iOS. Having tried some of the available apps I'm down to 2, Cubasis and Zenbeats. These may not have all the bells and whistles that are available on the desktop however, they are miles ahead of the early versions in my humble opinion. I like the ability to use Auv3 plugins and stand alone's which give the platform options outside of itself.

I will probably finish mixes on the Desktop but who know's, the cord may be cut if I get used to simplicity.

anyone else feel the same... or not?

discuss...

[telecharge]

I've been using mobile apps for years, but I've never been tempted to dump the desktop. That said, I think it's totally doable.

Sometimes, working with limitations/restrictions can spur creativity. If nothing else, it's nice to have a change of pace once in a while.

If you haven't checked it out already, the Audiobus forum is a good resource for mobile music making - https://forum.audiob.us

[CTStump]

I've been using mobile apps for years, but I've never been tempted to dump the desktop. That said, I think it's totally doable.

Sometimes, working with limitations/restrictions can spur creativity. If nothing else, it's nice to have a change of pace once in a while.

If you haven't checked it out already, the Audiobus forum is a good resource for mobile music making - https://forum.audiob.us

I kinda think the other way, too much complication tends to kill inspiration. I spend more time creating templates then actually creating. with less features means I really have less excuses.

My Desktop rig is loaded to all get up, thousands of plugins, Synth's etc. that makes me feel I missed something. 900 channels and there's nothing to watch as the old saying goes. The reason I came here with my question is as a DAW user whether they may find that chasing their tails on what feature they need on an update or new DAW only adds to the same dilemma.

back to the basics or add to the pile so to speak.

[telecharge]

I kinda think the other way, too much complication tends to kill inspiration. I spend more time creating templates then actually creating. with less features means I really have less excuses.

I think we're saying the same thing, just in a different way.

[pbognar]

For simplicity and a lot of content, give Bandlab a try. I was surprised.

[CTStump]

I have tried Bandlab, Cubasis 3 reminds me of the early versions of Cubase, so it is a lot easier for me to get a handle on it.

"Old Dog that won't learn new trick's"..... kind of set in the old modes.

[jens]

on IOS I would certainly go with Auria Pro rather than Cubasis... I have Cubasis on Android and it is simply not nearly as efficcient and low-latency capable as some of the competition so it's still the same old Steiny after all.

[chk071]

The issue I have with small screen devices, even laptops, is the fiddly operation, especially with something like a DAW and virtual instruments. So, nope, I would never drop my desktop, even on my laptop, it's a PITA to play virtual instruments.

YMMV, of course.

[pdxindy]

on IOS I would certainly go with Auria Pro rather than Cubasis... I have Cubasis on Android and it is simply not nearly as efficcient and low-latency capable as some of the competition so it's still the same old Steiny after all.

I've got Auria Pro and it is very capable... it is also a pain to use cause it is not designed for iOS at all. It looks like a desktop app brought over and the interface is small and super fiddly for the multi-touch interface.

My favorite iOS apps are designed for it and wouldn't even work well on a regular computer... like AUM and Borderlands, etc.

In terms of regular DAW type apps, I find Garageband the most enjoyable to use on the iPad Pro.

[morelia]

How it feels to me. Desktop is the beach, iPad is a sandpit.

[CTStump]

I agree, the small screen does make it harder on the eyes. I use a 10.1 ipad which helps a lot. I also have it on android which is fiddly at best (Cubasis that is) but on ios there is more stability and ways when it comes to routing other synths and app's.

Garageband is also great (until you try to set its overbearing and obnoxious noise gate). good thing is, all plugin's are available on any app on ios.

[Trensharo]

Sure.

Get an iPad Air (at least an Air 3 if buying cheap second-hand) or Pro with a Pencil, and be prepared to buy a lot of the plug-ins or Synths/Virtual Instruments available for iPadOS if you aren't recording everything else yourself.

Adding keyboard docks, etc. can bring the price up to the point of an iPad Air or a good PC Laptop, so really this is chiefly about personal preference, not economics. I don't see the economics really working out amazingly well unless you're buying a second hand cheap iPad, IMO. Otherwise, you can always just use Cakewalk, Tracktion, GarageBand, REAPER, Studio One Artist (via hardware bundle) or Logic on a Laptop.