Fairly new but not a complete newb needs to gets started again..

[xethicx]

Ok... I will first off say hello and greetings to everyone on this forum.

Next I will say that Ive been playing guitar, bass, drums and singing for 15 years or more each. Ive been in several bands over the years.

I have been recording at home with various methods for about the same amount of time, Ive always had a fostex 4-track or computer recording set up of some kind kicking around.

About 2 years ago or so I ran into a writer's block and i got a new computer, I just didnt care enough about music at the time to install all of my audio software and then my now ex threw out all of my audio software when we split so I am having to get started from scratch.

I have a Presonus firepod, a Line 6 pod pro, a behringer bass v-amp, some great mics and some great amps, drums and guitars, equipment isnt really my problem. Its software.

If someone has a moment could they give me a good idea as to a good set up software wise? I am looking for recording software that can accommodate Drum kit from hell superior, Im looking for some sort of mastering software, perhaps a sequencer program to run wav clips through and anything else that anyone could recommend.

I have my eyes on Sonar or Reaper but Im used to Cubase, is there a HUGE difference in the way that these programs operate?

Thanks everyone!

 

[buckkillr8]

There's no real difference in the way sonar or reaper works from cubase. Personally I'd go with Reaper. I've been a Sonar guy for years and finally about a month ago finally gave reaper and chance and I haven't looked back. Plus it's a lot cheaper then any of the other programs.

 

[xethicx]

Does Reaper have a built in sequencer like sonar?

 

[valem]

I have the option of Cubase and Reaper, and I always end up using Reaper.

For me Reaper is great.

Cheers

 

[xethicx]

Ive started using Reaper, its amazing thus far but I havent been able to find a sequencer of any kind built into the program so Ill just go back to using Reason to sequence my DFH wavs I guess.

Can anyone recommend a good sequencer program with less crap? Reason has a lot of crap I dont use or need.