Guitar Tracks Pro 3 ?

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Anyone ever use this? I downloaded the Demo and its ok but it might be more than I am looking for. Is there a program similar but not as bloated with effects and tracks? It looks pretty old, anyone have a clue if a newer version will be out soon?
Thanks. :)
 
I used to use it before I stepped up to Sonar. The last thing I would call it is "bloated" with features, lol. :D
It's not bad for starting out I would say. There is no MIDI and that was the reason I switched. You'll end up wanting those other features if you are into it for a while.
 
Is sonar for guitar? I will check that out.
I call it bloated because the built in effects, I doubt anyone really uses those and 32 tracks, that seems like overkill for a guitar program.Thanks.
 
Nicksan said:
Is sonar for guitar? I will check that out.
I call it bloated because the built in effects, I doubt anyone really uses those and 32 tracks, that seems like overkill for a guitar program.Thanks.
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None of them are really "for guitar". They are just multitrack recording software. Guitar Tracks Pro is just aimed at guitar players. Sonar is just multitrack recording software aimed at a broader user base.
Speaking of tracks, I often use well over the 32 track limit of GTP 3. ;)
 
metalhead28 said:
None of them are really "for guitar". They are just multitrack recording software. Guitar Tracks Pro is just aimed at guitar players. Sonar is just multitrack recording software aimed at a broader user base.
Speaking of tracks, I often use well over the 32 track limit of GTP 3. ;)
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Oh, I see. So what makes Sonar better or more useful than GTP 3?
What do you record that uses over 32 tracks? :confused:
 
half a dozen drum tracks, couple of basses, 2 rythym guitars, 2 lead guitars, keys, triple/quad tracked vocals, backing vox, percussion tracks, mix downs. Soon adds up, although I rarely need more than 26 tracks.

GT3 is a great beginner program, stupidly easy to learn and very intuitive. I traded up from GT2 and I'm still using it
 
Nicksan said:
Oh, I see. So what makes Sonar better or more useful than GTP 3?
What do you record that uses over 32 tracks? :confused:
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Lets see... A few weeks ago I tracked a hardcore/metal band.

10 tracks of drums
20 tracks of distorted rhythm guitars (alot of re-amping and multiple mics)
8 tracks of clean guitars (more re-amping)
2 tracks of lead guitars (harmonies)
2 tracks of bass (DI and Sansamp Preamp)
4 tracks of vocals....sometimes more
1 track with sound effects

= 47 tracks

I know I've had well over 50 tracks before.

Also Sonar has extremely flexible bussing and routing. An infinite number of stereo busses really. I routinely use 8, 10, maybe 12 busses for routing different effects to different subgroupings of tracks. I also use alot of automation for effects and bus volumes, panning, and things like that. Sonar is far superior for all of this stuff, not to mention MIDI functionality which GTP 3 lacks alltogether.
 
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