As most of you know, Alan actually has been a Cubase user for some time. During the production of the series Alan also put together a ProTools rig since this is now such a standard platform across the world and we were constantly working with a number of other musicians, studios, and files.
In general, the best platform to use is the one you're using! This may sound trite but the features in Logic, ProTools, Cubase, DP, Sonar, StudioLive etc are not wholly different from each other these days. Each may have a slightly different focus, but all offer features and effects processing that let you conduct high level recordings.
If you want 'standard' i.e. what everyone else is using, then obviously ProTools is that. Coming from a deeper and more MIDI-centric background, both Logic and Cubase have slightly more 'tech' appeal and focus though. Logic is Mac only, while Cubase is x-platform. Here at Keyfax NewMedia we are also impressed by PreSonus' Studio Live which combines multitrack recording and mastering facilities in one program. You can check that out at the PreSonus website or at www.keyfax.com.
I agree, its kind-of your own decision, each has something to offer to the table.
Like, personally I LOVE Logic on a Mac, but I'm a huge Mac fan and I can not stand the garbage I have to deal with on a PC, ESPECIALLY when I want to record, and not have to deal with system s*** on PC. (sorry, ranting =D)
However, I'm using a copy of Cubase right now, and occasionally Ill experiment with Reasons Record software, which is also not too shabby.
Personally Ive never been fond of Pro Tools, I don't really like M-audio, and I don't wanna shell thousands for a rig just to use that software.
However, I'm now hearing their coming out with Pro-tools that you can use with almost "any" Interface now, so! Even more options now!
Do some research, you'll find one you really like!
Hell! Stop in at a Guitar Center, usually they have Booths set-up with different software installed that you'll be able to poke around on before choosing!
Am guessing this could be like a lot of endless technology wars :) So cheerfully ignoring my own advice, I used Cubase for a couple of years, went to Guitar Center to buy something else on a day that they ran a Pro-Tools seminar, stubbornly told the guy that I liked my Cubase thank you very much, and... walked out of the store afterwards with a brand new Pro-Tools setup. It was THAT good. It quite possibly has something to do with the two year difference in versions (I hadn't upgraded Cubase) or that I got an eye-opening education on what a really sharp user can do with the tool. But still wow, I've used it hard for 3 months now, and I feel like I've grown a whole new level of capabilities. Pro-tools has NOT been particularly stable for me though - I've learned a few of its quirks and I manage, but I've fought it losing the ability to see my MIDI controller, suddenly not recognizing the AD unit, etc. Driver issues mostly it seems.
As most of you know, Alan actually has been a Cubase user for some time. During the production of the series Alan also put together a ProTools rig since this is now such a standard platform across the world and we were constantly working with a number of other musicians, studios, and files.
In general, the best platform to use is the one you're using! This may sound trite but the features in Logic, ProTools, Cubase, DP, Sonar, StudioLive etc are not wholly different from each other these days. Each may have a slightly different focus, but all offer features and effects processing that let you conduct high level recordings.
If you want 'standard' i.e. what everyone else is using, then obviously ProTools is that. Coming from a deeper and more MIDI-centric background, both Logic and Cubase have slightly more 'tech' appeal and focus though. Logic is Mac only, while Cubase is x-platform. Here at Keyfax NewMedia we are also impressed by PreSonus' Studio Live which combines multitrack recording and mastering facilities in one program. You can check that out at the PreSonus website or at www.keyfax.com.
thanks!
I agree, its kind-of your own decision, each has something to offer to the table.
Like, personally I LOVE Logic on a Mac, but I'm a huge Mac fan and I can not stand the garbage I have to deal with on a PC, ESPECIALLY when I want to record, and not have to deal with system s*** on PC. (sorry, ranting =D)
However, I'm using a copy of Cubase right now, and occasionally Ill experiment with Reasons Record software, which is also not too shabby.
Personally Ive never been fond of Pro Tools, I don't really like M-audio, and I don't wanna shell thousands for a rig just to use that software.
However, I'm now hearing their coming out with Pro-tools that you can use with almost "any" Interface now, so! Even more options now!
Do some research, you'll find one you really like!
Hell! Stop in at a Guitar Center, usually they have Booths set-up with different software installed that you'll be able to poke around on before choosing!
"Who says you need a guitar" - Jack White
Am guessing this could be like a lot of endless technology wars :) So cheerfully ignoring my own advice, I used Cubase for a couple of years, went to Guitar Center to buy something else on a day that they ran a Pro-Tools seminar, stubbornly told the guy that I liked my Cubase thank you very much, and... walked out of the store afterwards with a brand new Pro-Tools setup. It was THAT good. It quite possibly has something to do with the two year difference in versions (I hadn't upgraded Cubase) or that I got an eye-opening education on what a really sharp user can do with the tool. But still wow, I've used it hard for 3 months now, and I feel like I've grown a whole new level of capabilities. Pro-tools has NOT been particularly stable for me though - I've learned a few of its quirks and I manage, but I've fought it losing the ability to see my MIDI controller, suddenly not recognizing the AD unit, etc. Driver issues mostly it seems.