Best Audio Production Software for the Money

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I'm just curious what audio production software you guys would recommend under the following categories. I have formed an idea after looking up alot of different software and reading info online, but I thought it would be interesting to see what you guys reccommend.

under $100

$100-$300

$300+
 
way95 said:
I'm just curious what audio production software you guys would recommend under the following categories. I have formed an idea after looking up alot of different software and reading info online, but I thought it would be interesting to see what you guys reccommend.

under $100

$100-$300

$300+
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That is a loaded question that involves your own opinion. Most DAW's can achieve the same results. It is the way the program relates to how you like to work. This cant really be explained by another user.

Reaper is fully capable at a $60, non professional use (I believe). I have tried it, and was not a fan. Not because it was not capable. It absolutely is. I had worked in a studio with Protools before, and did not like the way it was layed out. I bought an interface that included Cubase LE, and it just worked for me. It was free. I soon upgraded to a full version, and am a dedicated user now.

I suggest you forget about how much money software costs, and spend time with demo versions yourself, and decide what feels worth spending money on.
 
That's a great answer. I've tried ever demo available. Forced myself to work with Pro tools because that was what the "real studios" use. I liked some things from all DAW's, but also hated things as well. In the end I am a Sonar user. Started with it. Learned how to use it and have no reason to change (or upgrade, sorry Roland). I'm sure you can find the same response from every DAW user out there. Did really hate Pro tools though. Can't understand all the hype. It's attrocious to use.
 
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That's a great answer. I've tried ever demo available. Forced myself to work with Pro tools because that was what the "real studios" use. I liked some things from all DAW's, but also hated things as well. In the end I am a Sonar user. Started with it. Learned how to use it and have no reason to change (or upgrade, sorry Roland). I'm sure you can find the same response from every DAW user out there. Did really hate Pro tools though. Can't understand all the hype. It's attrocious to use.
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I am not trying to flame up a war, but in my personal experience and opinion, I equate Protools (I have no experience since HD) to algebra being taught still in high school and college. Yes, it is a way to stretch the mind, but not a free flowing way to address real world situations. I found Cubase to be the software that was written to work well with the way my particular brain grasps aspects of recording. But that is just me.

The writers of these software's have a particular set of objectives, based on workflow. One that works for a particular individual, can only be decided by the user. What I find to be a pain in the ass on one program, may be second nature to another. Actually using the a piece of software, determining your ability to work with it, is the only way to determine what is best. 'For you'. They all are capable of getting pro results.
 
I would definitely suggest Reaper first. You can download the FULL version to try out, pay if you like it.
 
Reaper for me .. also free 31 day trial. As a noob I'd tried Sonar but it just blew my mind. I find Reaper very user friendly and very capable
 
When I started using DAW's recently I 'really' wanted to come here and have everyone say 'this DAW is the only one thats best for you', that would have been great! But, that cant be done. What these guys have told you is unfortunately true. Almost every DAW out there can do what you want it to, it's each DAW's individual User Interface and how 'your' brain interacts with the way that it looks, works and is laid out visually that can 'only' be experienced if 'you' use it. You must try out the Demo's or Trial's or a friends copy in order to figure out what works for 'you'. It may turn out to be the most basic, inexpensive (but capable) Daw or the most complicated and expensive one that finally 'clicks' with your thoughts and your minds work flow.

Once I figured out this is what nearly everyone has to do, I spent weeks trying out almost every DAW out there. It was actually a fantastic learning experience and by the end of those few weeks I not only had the DAW that 'I' felt most comfortable with but by then I had a great knowledge base of DAW's in general and how to put that DAW to good use. I'm still a noob of coarse but at least now I feel like I'm making some decent progress (thanks in no small part to the good folks here :)).

So, ya, there are no shortcuts, start downloading Demo's and Trials!
 
What are the Best DAWs under $300?

way95 said:
I'm just curious what audio production software you guys would recommend under the following categories. I have formed an idea after looking up alot of different software and reading info online, but I thought it would be interesting to see what you guys reccommend.

under $100

$100-$300

$300+
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I have spent the last few weeks doing research and writing an article discussing DAWs (a bunch of which that are in your price range). Here are links to the three sections and the comparison section links to nearly 20 individual pages discussing the good and bad of each DAW.

What Is A DAW?

Which DAW Is The Best?

DAW Comparison Chart
 
Best DAW in 2013

Hi everybody, in the past few day I compare with the help of artist and audio engineer more than 20 audio production software.

I choose the 5 best for you, if you would like to know which are the best DAW in 2013, here are the best audio production software !

I hope it will help you :)
 
That link is hype, probably paid for by advertisers of the site. Obviously FL Studio has something to do with this.

Make your own choices, by trying demos of different DAW's.

They all do basically the same thing. Some do things better for different purposes. It is 'you' that will determine what is best for you. :)
 
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