is cakewalk the most poular software?

[onemanban]

the cakewalk forum has the most threads and posts. is it the most popular?

 

[cawhite12]

For PC users, it very well could be, it being a PC only program. But, programs like Traktion, Cubase, and ProTools (though only with the Digi hardware) are cross-platform (meaning both PC and Mac). Then you've got Logic, Digital Performer, and GarageBand that are all Mac only.

I personally use cakewalk sonar and find it is an extremely powerful program. What you have to remember is that the software is really not going to influnce the sound. It will be the mics, preamps, interface/converters, your technique, and MOST IMPORTANTLY----THE PERFORMANCE!!! that will have the effect on the overall sound of the end product.

With software, you just need to try a bunch of demos of various products, find the one that seems to click with you, then make a decision based on your trials, purchase the software and never look at another DAW software again, except for upgrades within the same line of course. All 'major' daw software like all the ones mentioned above will get the exact same job done, you just have to figure out which one will make it easier for YOU to do the job.

 

[Dani Pace]

Cakewalk is good software, but I found it to be a little annoying to use. Just too many things to remember to do. I find N Tracks to be more "user friendly" and as already said, some software is right for some people and other programs are better for others, and basically they all do the same thing. I'm a little "old school" so finding a program that looked and acted more like analog was better for me. If you are more computer oriented some of the more complex software might suit you better. Check out a lot of trial and demo software and find one that you feel comfortable with. I think a lot of people use Cakewalk because it is affordable and has lots of features.