Which DAW on which OS?
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- KVRAF
- 9114 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
Posit raised from another thread.
Interested in what KVRians DAW/OS application is. So only offering those options that run on all OSs to be fair.
Maybe discuss your explorations of these and hopefully without the "versus" aspects of which is "better"? Otherwise, discuss as you will.
You can choose 3 and change your vote at any time.
While I start with testing on Windows, it's usually with Linux in mind that I eventually want to be on. And I've tried all four consistently over the years, but recentlly dropped Mixbus after their acquisition by another company.
Interested in what KVRians DAW/OS application is. So only offering those options that run on all OSs to be fair.
Maybe discuss your explorations of these and hopefully without the "versus" aspects of which is "better"? Otherwise, discuss as you will.
You can choose 3 and change your vote at any time.
While I start with testing on Windows, it's usually with Linux in mind that I eventually want to be on. And I've tried all four consistently over the years, but recentlly dropped Mixbus after their acquisition by another company.
Last edited by BBFG# on Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:07 am, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRAF
- 5144 posts since 3 Oct, 2013
picked Reaper 7+ both on Windows/OS. 7+ because the UI's framerate appears to have been improved compared to the 6.x.x. versions, resulting in smoother playhead movement etc. I've also applied a Logic skin and use Voltage2 as a VST3/2 plugin host.

I really love those cables—sorry for the enthusiasm! They provide visually rich feedback.
(and Reaper is the only DAW in the known universe which able to pass the 'space' key even from some opened plugin window from Voltage2 to the host)

I really love those cables—sorry for the enthusiasm! They provide visually rich feedback.
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- KVRAF
- 3496 posts since 30 Dec, 2014
None of the above. But practically, right now, I only use Studio One 4.6 Pro on Windows 10.
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- KVRist
- 61 posts since 26 Sep, 2019
If forced to make a choice, I don't have enough knowledge/background to be dangerous.
Personally, I use Mixcraft 10 Pro Studio with Windows 11
Personally, I use Mixcraft 10 Pro Studio with Windows 11
- KVRAF
- 2336 posts since 23 Sep, 2004 from Kocmoc
Ableton Live 10 on Win 7 (because of old audiophile2496 PCI)
Soft Knees - Live 12, Diva, Omnisphere, Slate Digital VSX, TDR, Kush Audio, U-He, PA, Valhalla, Fuse, Pulsar AUDIO, NI, OekSound etc. on Win11Pro R7950X & RME AiO Pro
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- Banned
- 954 posts since 3 Apr, 2018
… and where are Mac and PC versions of:
- Pro Tools
- Steinberg Cubase
- Ableton Live
- Reason
Just to name few not listed
What a pointless topic…
- Pro Tools
- Steinberg Cubase
- Ableton Live
- Reason
Just to name few not listed
What a pointless topic…
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 9114 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
Yes, I expected the gallery to make the usual commentary of "where's mine" and directed that to the comment section. They specifically are "Squid" in this poll. The point being more about the OS over the DAW and specifically excluding DAWs that operate on only one OS. In fairness to all OSs, it therefore limits it to just those DAWs that are available for them. None of those have a Linux version.Atlatnesiti wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:11 pm … and where are Mac and PC versions of:
- Pro Tools
- Steinberg Cubase
- Ableton Live
- Reason
Just to name few not listed
What a pointless topic…
If I've missed a DAW that has a version for all three, please point it out.
Apologies:
I see I've made an edit which has reset the poll as well. I found those responses, albeit small, to be interesting. Hopefully everyone will make their votes again.
- KVRist
- 202 posts since 26 Jul, 2023 from France
That's a bit of a contradiction, or at least a stangenessBBFG# wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:30 pmThe point being more about the OS over the DAW and specifically excluding DAWs that operate on only one OS.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 9114 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
I'm not going to try and convince you of seeing anything other than what you've decided to see before commenting here. There's another thread about DAWs in general already going where that's being discussed.Monsieur_FyP wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:27 amThat's a bit of a contradiction, or at least a stangenessBBFG# wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:30 pmThe point being more about the OS over the DAW and specifically excluding DAWs that operate on only one OS.What exactly are you trying to prove?
It was from that thread that I garnered this posit and laid out in as equitable factors as I know of. If this causes you a contradiction within yourself, then that is interesting to observe as well. It was not done to confirm or prove anything but what comes from it.
If it feels strange to you, that's okay too.
- KVRAF
- 2472 posts since 25 Sep, 2014 from Specific Northwest
This is a silly way to put the question to vote. Some purchase a Mac specifically to use Logic. Some choose Linux and then have to pick amongst the available DAWS. Some are staunch Windows users who, again, choose anything BUT Logic.
Then, there are the people who love their DAW, but changes platforms for other reasons that are not DAW related.
Then, there are the people who love their DAW, but changes platforms for other reasons that are not DAW related.
I started on Logic 5 with a PowerBook G4 550Mhz. I now have a MacBook Air M1 and it's ~165x faster! So, why is my music not proportionally better? 
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 9114 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
And they have the option to vote "Squid" or not vote at all. And of course, they're free to comment here what they do use instead...
If you have a way you prefer to posit a poll, then by all means, create it.
If you have a way you prefer to posit a poll, then by all means, create it.
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- KVRist
- 305 posts since 17 Jun, 2012 from East Coast US
Reason on windows. So.... Squid I guess?? Haha.
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- KVRAF
- 37262 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from Scottish Borders