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What DAW do you use?
« on: August 04, 2008, 03:50:00 PM »
I've been on SX3 for a while now, but my PC finally went senile.

So

I ordered vista 64.

Yes, I know. My logic is simply - more RAM is good, especially with the slowdown I get with lots of drums programmed (when trying to add more drums). I checked the compatibility of my hardware, its all good, and most of my software is fine, but I now discover there is some sort of a fault with SX3. Intermittent apparently, but now I'm wondering, if I have to abandon SX3, whats the best out there now? I basically need good mixing capability and VST compatability, specifically for DFH Superior 2.0.

I've been looking at Cubase 4 and sonar 7, principally.

Any others?

Should I just get another copy of XP?
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 03:55:56 PM »
I dont think I could go back to XP now I've got used to vista - it looks and feels so much nicer, I honestly dont know why people hate it so much. Runs perfectly on my new computer though is a bit slow on my mums dell. Each time I use my xp laptop it feels clunky and cr@p. 64 bit is meant to be even better but as I'm running 2gb ram 32 bit is all I can do apparently.

Anyway I use Reaper, its free (well you can pay for a license to stop the annoying nag screen coming up each time) and runs much better than cubase did for me. People on HC who are a bit more experienced with recording than me say its every bit as powerful as cubase and it seems to get great reviews.
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 04:05:34 PM »
I use Cakewalk's Home Studio (2004 I think!) on my old laptop with XP2 - so not a great deal of help...

BUT, I wouldn't hesitate to get Sonar "whatever" when the laptop dies and I have to get a new PC. That might just be because I'm used to the cakewalk way of thinking, though... (SX3, that's Cubase isn't it? You might be happier sticking with what you know?)

If I could stop buying guitars, BKPs, Vox Tonelabs, etc, for long enough, one of my plans is to get updated in the music PC and DAW area anyway.. my current set up is all a bit Heath-Robinson and I've forgotten how to connect all the bits up! (Hence the complete lack of any home-recording going on - the main justification for acquiring all this kit in the first place!)

SO... Sonar would be my vote :D
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 05:00:47 PM »
Logic 8 ;)
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 05:09:13 PM »
I've used both Cubase and Sonar (Home Studio 6), and I MUCH prefer the Cakewalk stuff - for me, I find it far more intuitive, easier to get things done more quickly.

As for the OS, I'm still XP.  I've struggled to find decent AISO drives for the hardware that I have for Vista.  I guess that I'll have to upgrade at some point, but I'm going to put it off for as long as I can.  XP on a well maintained system is fine as far as I'm concerned.

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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 05:51:05 PM »
Quote from: indysmith on August 04, 2008, 05:00:47 PM
Logic 8 ;)
Me too, I only wish they would add support/wrappers for VST and RTAS, other than that it's top banana. You do need a Mac though :P
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2008, 05:54:34 PM »
I'm really strongly leaning to Sonar here.

Anyone use DFH sup 2 with it or know that it will work?

Indy and ging, that was incredibly helpfull, thank you. I'm not buying a mac, because then I'd be a mac-user, and theres nothing worse than a mac user talking about his mac ;)   
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 06:01:43 PM »
Try reaper first if you havent allready! Dunno about superior 2 with it but ezdrummer works fine, if they're even related at all?
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2008, 06:08:52 PM »
I have, Tom. Seems nifty, but it didnt work right for me. Dont remember how exactly, but it didnt.
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2008, 07:40:17 PM »
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2008, 07:45:38 PM »
DAW? What is this 'DAW' you refer to?! I still use outboard gear! PDT_008

I mix in Sonar, however. I use Sonar for writing drum loops, too, as well as orchestral and mellotron samples.
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 08:26:16 PM »
Pro Tools till I die  :lol:

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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2008, 09:03:32 PM »
Pro Tools at uni (soon to be at home too), Logic and Ardour at home, depending on what computer i'm using. When i get my stuff together, i'll be running Pro Tools synced with Logic (for sequencing)... but that's a fair way off yet!
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2008, 09:29:10 PM »
I'd like to try pro tools actually, but doesnt it only work with digitech, and doesnt DFH not work with it?

Other than that, sonar is in clear lead (its what I was thinking anyway, especially as its 64bit software).
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Re: What DAW do you use?
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2008, 10:27:56 PM »
Just to add my vote for Sonar.  I have 7 on a Vista machine with 4gb and also a UA PCIe card and MOTU PCIe with a 2048, 308 & 1224. 
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