?Cubase vs. Cakewalk

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it all depends wich tools you prefer and are most creative with.period.

i prefer pro tools le for audio because its mixing functions work better(eq, automation) and i can take a session into a pro studio to use a good room with 0 compatability issues.

for midi i prefer logoc because it uses direct i/o and works with my 001 better than vst or mas.

the real question in my mind is logic vs. digital performer.that is a silly question too.but at least those and cubase have pro quality plug ins.and i dont see how you could not look at the editing features of a program when deciding on your purchase.thats the nature of these softs, that they have these features.

something like mix eq and automation, or the availability of professional quality plug ins/mastering software will make a difference in your sound quality.is waves even available for cakewalk?mcdsp?lexiverb?hmmm.....and to go a little further .....reason?

cakewalk is competent.cubase is better.this by a creiteria of features and quality as thats the nature of these programs, to EDIT sound and midi.this is my opinion so get a friggin life.

your violin will sound better on cubase if its recorded in 32-bits(but youd need 32-bit converters):)
 
Thanks Robert and Lee, happy holidays to both.

I got up the Nerve tonight and downloaded my
free copy of Pro Tools, even though some
advised against it. What a fool I am, it crashed
twice and messed up my computer, and I did make
sure I met the minimum specs, and well beyond.
In fact, all I did was try to import a midi file.

Looks like I wont be a Pro Tools user anytime
Soon. I gotta admit that the Logic looks pretty
cool, I maybe jumping ship pretty soon. I heard
that Cakewalk is coming out with the new version
on Jan. 15th, so I will be Patient.

Robert, I liked the "this is my opinion, get a frigging
life" jab!! Just got off one of the most interesting
few months of my life as a violinist, so life
here is pretty good!! I am a classical geek, so
it has been a blast to play with this group
called the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which is getting
pretty big. I always wanted to be a Rock Star, and when I
finally get my Chance, the Dress Code was Tux!
Go figure. Thanx, David
 
pro tools was coded for mac and ported to pc.it has never crashed on me-ever:) but i use a mac.

if you downloaded your copy before 3 days ago then get the revised version 2 for pc that was just released.it fixes some previous problems

honestly id only reccomend pt free over no software.it is important to follow their meticulous installation instructions as well.i personally think pt rocks on the audio side of things but is lame for midi.i wanted to get cubase 5.o and just use it for everything but the asio drivers for the 001 would leave me with 35 ms. latency.so now i use logic sometimes.but when the guys come over and we really jam then its strictly pro tools:)

i had problems installing both pt free and le cause they dont make it easy.but when i did get it all right i loved pro tools.it only makes sense for mac though because then its compatible with most studio's and its the original code:)

you should download the cubase 5.0 demo and see for yourself.its much more geared to a composer or musician using it as a creative tool(as is logic,or cakewalk) most engineers prefer pro tools though.
http://www.steinberg.net


[Edited by robert jaybird on 12-26-2000 at 21:12]
 
pro tools was coded for mac and ported to pc.it has never crashed on me-ever:) but i use a mac.

if you downloaded your copy before 3 days ago then get the revised version 2 for pc that was just released.it fixes some previous problems

honestly id only reccomend pt free over no software.it is important to follow their meticulous installation instructions as well.i personally think pt rocks on the audio side of things but is lame for midi.i wanted to get cubase 5.o and just use it for everything but the asio drivers for the 001 would leave me with 35 ms. latency.so now i use logic sometimes.but when the guys come over and we really jam then its strictly pro tools:)
 
robert jaybird said:
quote this may be home recording.com but its not crappyrecording.com is it?
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Well, could you please tell me whose music you're calling crappy? How can you judge anybody's music here if you haven't heard it? You sound like a pro, maybe you could list your "hits" here for us all.
 
;) wow.....get a friggin life dude;)

correct,i have not heard your recordings.as for hits?....well im not involved in the world of pop music.no hits here.probabley never will be.if there was id be shocked

since i have not heard your recordings dont worry 'bout dis isht.

actually when mp4's come out mp3.com is going to change threir name to crappyrecording.com....he he he...;)

i have heard no recordings from anybody on this sight and in no way intended to take a dig at their abilities.i intended to make fun of cakewalk so lighten up guy...geez..go smoke a joint or get laid or somethin'
 
Look they are all good - hell even Craig Anderton uses them all for different reasons. Here's his post on the subject.

(Quote)
>>What about you, Craig? I know you have been doing lots of acid lately, are you still untangling MIDI cables?<<
I've been using ACID a lot lately, it is great for my needs although it has three major limitations: no AVI window, no MIDI, and no way to interface a hardware controller with the faders.

When I need to use MIDI and/or video, I gravitate toward Cakewalk 9. I agree, 9 is a great release, particularly the digital audio engine. It has what ACID lacks - AVI window, MIDI, and the StudioMix interface so I not only have a fader interface, but an automated one. And it's solid as a rock. But of course, it doesn't have those wonderful pitch shift/stretching features that ACID has, nor does it do plug-ins as well as some other programs.

For many years I used Cubase on the Mac and am very comfortable with that program. I had a hard time getting it running on the PC, but the last release prior to 5.0 solved that, and I've been working with it more and more, especially since I'm REALLY digging the virtual instruments, and Cubase works like a dream with those. I have a problem with the cluttered interface, but 5.0 (which I installed recently) fixes a lot of that, and I'll be working with it intensively over the next few weeks as I work on a review of the update for EQ magazine.

Logic is an interesting case. It has a better audio engine than Cubase, and my experiences with it have been very positive. It has a gorgeous and functional interface, lots of built-in plug-ins, and a very sleek feel. There have been a lot of times I've thought of using Logic exclusively for a month or two just to really see if it would suit me better than Cubase, but I have so much experience with Cubase I can get a lot done in a short period of time. As I'm always under deadline pressures, the desire to master a new sequencer keeps getting put off...

So for the moment, it's ACID for my dance-type projects, Cakewalk for audio-for-video, and Cubase for fun and games with MIDI. These all run on Windows; if my computer pendulum swings back toward the Mac, it will be time to re-evaluate everything! (end Quote)

Cheers
John
 
a case for cakewalk is that its made for pc.it runs very good on pc.

while lots of people use cubase on pc with great results many have found it bug ridden.
these bugs do not appear on the mac version btw.

also its cheaper-more money for a good mic!

logic is tha bomb.its not as "steep" as youd think.
 
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