ProTools SE? Is it alot better than Garageband.?

**faaradar** · 10-31-2011

I just bought a M-Audio Ultra Audio Interface. It came with Protools SE. I have been using Garageband for 4 years now and like to do my own songs with my Guitar and Vocals and some drum tracks off GB. Acoustic and electric.
Is Protools alot better and worth using over GB? Like alot of Guitar players , I want to spend most of my time playing and not messing with the s\w. Any advice appreciated.

**Capt Hair** · 10-31-2011

It's simple enough, a little more difficult than garageband, but still easy. Garageband is focused and marketed at people making recording something so stupidly easy for someone that has no idea what they are doing. With that said, you can still record and mix in GB just the same as you can in PTs. It really comes down to how well and quickly you work with a certain DAW.

**CrowsofFritz** · 10-31-2011

If you want to spend most time playing, I would stick with GB. While there are features on ProTools that surpass GB, it's not going to make a substantial difference. And you may spend a while trying to understand these features.

**somegeezer** · 11-02-2011

You already have it... It came with your interface... Just use it and find out for yourself how good it is? It's right there!

**Steenamaroo** · 11-02-2011

If you're relying on drum loops and don't have other drums software then Garage band is better for you.

At least all the loops are well organised and easy to audition in it.

**Guitargodgt** · 11-03-2011

Avid | Compare Pro Tools Software and Systems

I got to be honest, I couldn't function in SE. :lol:

**Steenamaroo** · 11-03-2011

ooh, i see they've upped the adc limit to 16k in PT10.

That would have been something to shout about. Missed that in the sixteen thousand advert emails they sent me.

**tomerikac** · 02-21-2012

Am having real problems with pro tools se on my i5 processor, 5400 rpm 2.2ghz processor, 6gb ram memory PC laptop. Losing tracks, not recording when enabled, recorded tracks turning to white noise, and of course the nonstop "DAE error 9060," etc. Should my laptop be able to handle it? What steps might I take to trace the problem to program or laptop? Would uninstalling and starting over do any good? Thanks for any advice. Take care and keep recording.

**Guitargodgt** · 02-23-2012

Getting a faster rpm external (7200) will help, IIRC avid not only recommends this but says it's mandatory for flawless operation.

**Steenamaroo** · 02-23-2012

Originally Posted by Guitargodgt

Getting a faster rpm external (7200) will help, IIRC avid not only recommends this but says it's mandatory for flawless operation.

Incorrect.
5400 speed is what they recommend.

Like I said in your other thread, upgrades and performance tweaks might be great if you're really pushing your computer hard, but you SHOULD NOT need to start all that for a few simple tracks.
You don't need to upgrade your hardware.