Should I Use Cubase?

[DarthFader]

Im basically pretty new, Im 16 but I've been producing beats for a few years now. I have a Rode NT1000 mic and my preamp is pretty average I have the DMP3.

When I record, Ive been using Cool Edit Pro 2. As far as effects go and how I can enhance the sound of my vocals and my overal mixes, What is exactly does Cubase bring to the table? Effects wise, compressors, whatever. Im seriously considering making a change to a better piece of software for my recording apps. Would it be really worthwhile?

[warble]

As a Cubase SX 3 user, I can tell ya that it has a lot to bring to the table. Pretty pricey way to jump into mulitracking though. There are programs under $100 that do pretty good as well, but being a Cubase user and trying the demo of one of the budget programs, I'd vote for Cubase. You could look at Cubase SE - which is a stripped down version of it's siblings (SL and SX). You could prob. pick that up for about $100.

[DarthFader]

Originally Posted by warble

As a Cubase SX 3 user, I can tell ya that it has a lot to bring to the table. Pretty pricey way to jump into mulitracking though. There are programs under $100 that do pretty good as well, but being a Cubase user and trying the demo of one of the budget programs, I'd vote for Cubase. You could look at Cubase SE - which is a stripped down version of it's siblings (SL and SX). You could prob. pick that up for about $100.

by and by, I do believe that eventually I will have to make that jump so my thinking is better sooner than later. maybe a bootleg copy... im not really sure. Honestly though, is Cubase going to really give me good options when it comes time to add effects and edit my vocals and mixes and whatever. Im forever trying to improve the quality of sound for everything. I dont really know that all that much about compressors, reverb etc so i you have some kind of advice i'd love to hear it. I have played around a whole lot with the effects on Cool Edit though.

[Farview]

Cubase is great. What are you looking for that you don't have now? What would make a piece of software better for you?

I wouldn't admit to having a bootleag copy around here. We take a dim view of thievery.

[warble]

Originally Posted by DarthFader

by and by, I do believe that eventually I will have to make that jump so my thinking is better sooner than later. maybe a bootleg copy... im not really sure. Honestly though, is Cubase going to really give me good options when it comes time to add effects and edit my vocals and mixes and whatever. Im forever trying to improve the quality of sound for everything. I dont really know that all that much about compressors, reverb etc so i you have some kind of advice i'd love to hear it. I have played around a whole lot with the effects on Cool Edit though.

Cubase will give you good options for effects and editing. It might take a bit to get the hang of it, but it should have everything you need (and beyond). An important question I'd like to ask is what soundcard do you have? It's important to have a decent soundcard (this cuts SoundBlaster out of the equation), and one that you and use ASIO drivers with for best performance.

You can go with a bootleg if you want, but don't expect to get help from anyone here. If you're serious, get a legit version, heck, even start with SE and work your way up to SX if you need too.

[manning1]

darth. with respect cool edit pro is a very good product.
a good senior audio engineer could produce top selling songs using it.
without using anything else. as they could in cubase.
sure - get another package. but with respect i think people are too focused
on gear rather than improving their audio engineering skills.
so my advice would be to focus on improving your engineering skills.
this takes years of study and improvement. there are no quick short cuts.
to my mind CE has more than enough , in fact way more than enough features than anyone needs to produce good songs.
and if we turned it around and you said you already had cubase and wondered about cool edit pro. similarly i would say cubase is plenty enough.
and once again suggest you work on your engineering skils.
both are capable packages you can do great songs in IF you have the engineering skills. but in my opinion you dont need both.

[DarthFader]

Originally Posted by warble

You can go with a bootleg if you want, but don't expect to get help from anyone

Lol. Gotta do what you gotta do...

I think i'll take the advice and continue with cool edit... it makes a bit more sense to perfect one thing rather than starting with a brand new program. all your advice is appreciated, hope i can learn as much as possible from everyone while im here. pz...

[Chrisjob]

Originally Posted by DarthFader

Lol. Gotta do what you gotta do...

I think i'll take the advice and continue with cool edit... it makes a bit more sense to perfect one thing rather than starting with a brand new program. all your advice is appreciated, hope i can learn as much as possible from everyone while im here. pz...

Unless your interested in using your computer as a sequencer or in virtual instruments, CEP will do the job as a multitracker