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I know there's probably going to be some conflicting answers to this, but I'm looking at a start up home recording system. I have a Powerbook...so is the Mbok/Protools setup food, or should I go for the Cubase set up?
 
chesley said:
I know there's probably going to be some conflicting answers to this, but I'm looking at a start up home recording system. I have a Powerbook...so is the Mbok/Protools setup food, or should I go for the Cubase set up?
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The Mbok/Protools setup is great freshly grilled and seasoned with a little pepper.
 
I assume you meant "good". :)

Your question is not too basic, but it is too vague. ProTools has its uses, but what's best for you depends (1) on what you want to accomplish, and (2) on your capabilities. If you're a complete noob, PT might be a bit too complex for you. OTOH, if you have some experience in recording, it does offer a lot of functionality.

Don
 
Cubase is a sonofabitch to learn. It does so much shit you'll get all confused. There are several cheap starter alternatives that will do everything a beginner could want. Later, when you know a bit more, you can choose amongst the heavies.


lou
 
Sky Blue Lou said:
Cubase is a sonofabitch to learn. It does so much shit you'll get all confused. There are several cheap starter alternatives that will do everything a beginner could want. Later, when you know a bit more, you can choose amongst the heavies.


lou
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I learned it in a day, though I'm always learning new stuff when I play around with it. I don't see a reason to dick around with something like Tracktion when stuff like Cubase and Pro Tools are fairly user friendly. Pro Tools was the first DAW I learned and found it fairly easy to get recording right off the bat.
 
I did mean good...and I hope I'm not a "noob". I had some recording experience on ADATS mainly, and worked at a Protools studio as the little intern, though the right side of my brain takes a bit longer to absorb, so I'm still sorting through the jungle of engineering. That's why I thought I'd pose the question. But if you think that's enough experience for Protools, then I guess your saying Cubase is far too advanced?
 
If your duties as "the little intern" involved running ProTools, you'll probably be comfortable enough with PTLE that's bundled with the MBox. Just don't expect it to be as responsive as a TDM system. Also, check the Digi web site (http://www.digidesign.com/compato/osx/mbox) to make sure your system is up to snuff.
 
chesley said:
I did mean good...and I hope I'm not a "noob". I had some recording experience on ADATS mainly, and worked at a Protools studio as the little intern, though the right side of my brain takes a bit longer to absorb, so I'm still sorting through the jungle of engineering. That's why I thought I'd pose the question. But if you think that's enough experience for Protools, then I guess your saying Cubase is far too advanced?
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The whole Cubase vs ProTools thing is a big bucket of baboon bollox of you ask me. They are just different programs, neither one beeing the easiest or best. I'm a Cubase man myself, but I've learned not to diss programs like Logic, Sonar, ProTools etc. simply because I don't know them very well and "they look different, I don't know where the automation button is". Pick one. ProTools is a good choice, so is Cubase.
 
The firepod comes with Cubase LE and works with Macs flawlessly.
Check out the comments some people have made about the firepod here in the forums.
 
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