Need a DAW

tpantano · Post by **tpantano** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:54 pm

I'm trying to pick out a DAW. So far, all I've ever used has been Cakewalk Music Creator [very glitchy >:( ] and GarageBand (very limited).

Some main features I like are:
-Support for AUs or VSTis
-Prepackaged softsynths
-Drum synth/Easy to create MIDI drum panel
-Low Price
-Preferably runs on a Mac

I've been eyeing FL studio, but I've been told it's not a 'professional' DAW so I'm not sure about it.

Any ideas would be nice

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:03 am

I'm personally a Cubase user (got it when I was on the PC, now i've got a mac and it runs even more beautifully on there).

But I would really recommend Apple's Logic. It comes with some great instruments (even the express version, including samples and drums), features like input quantizing, supports AUs but not VSTs.

It also only runs on the Mac. So if you are working on multiple machines and like to easilly transfer your work depending on what you are doing, then I'd recommend cubase, which is feature-wise on a par with Logic now, however the instruments it comes with aren't so great.

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:35 am

maybe Reaper is good for you... you can try it for free.
Regards, Lorenzo

tpantano · Post by **tpantano** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:37 pm

X-Trade wrote:I'm personally a Cubase user (got it when I was on the PC, now i've got a mac and it runs even more beautifully on there).

But I would really recommend Apple's Logic. It comes with some great instruments (even the express version, including samples and drums), features like input quantizing, supports AUs but not VSTs.

It also only runs on the Mac. So if you are working on multiple machines and like to easilly transfer your work depending on what you are doing, then I'd recommend cubase, which is feature-wise on a par with Logic now, however the instruments it comes with aren't so great.

I don't have an intel mac, so i can't run the latest logic.
Should I go with cubase?
And all I really care about for a good instrument is a nice techno/electronica drum kit (snaps, clicks, claps etc.)

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:46 pm

are you using any external synths or only controllers?
you could check out Reason.

tpantano · Post by **tpantano** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:24 pm

X-Trade wrote:are you using any external synths or only controllers?
you could check out Reason.

Mainly an external synth that I will be purchasing soon (R3 or MK)

The only softsynths I plan on using are drum kits, and the occasional piano (for maybe 1 or 2 songs)

candlewick · Post by **candlewick** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:49 pm

I've been test driving Reaper and have been very impressed with it. Give it a look !!!!!!!!!!!

Cardinal Fang · Post by **Cardinal Fang** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:38 am

You can add Sonar to the list - every bit as good as Cubase.

Crystalmsc · Post by **Crystalmsc** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:52 am

Give Ableton Live a try, it's my software to go these days. Download the demo and if you like it, the APC-40 or Launchpad controller even come with their free edition of Live 8, which is more or less a Live Intro.