Good recording software for mac

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Definitely works with ez drummer, I'm using it as we speak :P  No idea about toneport though.

near enough every recording program works witht he toneport... even windows sound recorder  :)

[carlaz]

Toneport is just basically an audio interface, no?  I should think an audio recording app (like Reaper, or Audacity, or whatever) wouldn't care very much, and would pretty much work with any interface.

[gingataff]

Cubase definately I reckon.
Apple's own DAWs (Garageband and the Logics) don't support VSTs.

Though an increasing number of plug-ins supplied as VSTs are increasingly also supplied as AUs (Apple's plug-in format).  That's not much help with one's legacy VST stuff, of course -- but switching platforms is like that!

I tried Cubase, but didn't really get on with it.  I really like GarageBand's interface, and it's limitations haven't annoyed me enough yet that I've felt like springing for Logic SE.  On the other hand, I've heard that Logic's interface is not as pleasant as GarageBand's ....

Garageband is definately the friendliest, its what I mostly use. I also have Cubase LE and *cough* Logic Express *cough* (can't remember where I got it :roll: ) and they are definately more professional (writing midi is much easier for example) but don't have the plug'n'play of Garageband that I love, its almost like a taperecorder in comparison you can get ideas down so fast.
 
That said I do have two plug ins that only seem to work in Cubase, BBE Sonic Maximizer is VST only and the SSL LMC compressor (instant 80s drum sound) isn't recognised by the apple software even though I have the AU but the VST is picked up by Cubase.

PS, Addictive Drums from XLN Audio is awesome, it's what I plan on getting instead of EZdrummer as soon as funds allow (I also need the full version of izotope ozone)

[carlaz]

Garageband is definately the friendliest, its what I mostly use. I also have Cubase LE and *cough* Logic Express *cough* (can't remember where I got it :roll: ) and they are definately more professional (writing midi is much easier for example) but don't have the plug'n'play of Garageband that I love, its almost like a taperecorder in comparison you can get ideas down so fast.

Yeah, that's very much what I've heard from many people.  Working with GB is just a breeze!  Fab interface.

PS, Addictive Drums from XLN Audio is awesome, it's what I plan on getting instead of EZdrummer as soon as funds allow (I also need the full version of izotope ozone)

Ah, I remember reading some very favourable reviews of Addictive Drums. I keep meaning to download the demo!  (I think it will trudge a bit on my ol' G4 iBook -- even GB kind of starts to trudge on my machine -- but I plan to upgrade before the end of the year, maybe to a Mac Mini if they don't discontinue them.)

[Bird]

Depends what you're looking for. I wouldn't put garageband (or any of the other cheaper programs) in the same category as Pro Tools & Logic. Not to say they aren't good. I know a few people using audacity and seem to really like it.

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well i want to be able to use nearly any vst plugin/effect that i can find and also have as much flexibility as possible track wise and also be very good for mastering.