Looking to buy some software...

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I've read up on Cubasis VST and NUENDO.
Both of the reviews made them look like really good programs, so I have to decide which is best, and then get some prices.
So, does anybody have any opinions/advice?
For the record, i've never recorded before (but I am confident that I can learn fairly quickly), and I want to record mainly stuff along the lines of industrial metal, although I am also aiming to record other bands.
 
go the cubase

Cubase is great. It's apparently the most popular audio software in the world. Users of Nuendo really seem happy, but I've yet to hear from one who has also used Cubase. If you want to be confused further:Soundscape Mixtreme is great. It combines hardware and software. Another good one is Digi 001 by Protools group.
 
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Cubasis VST is basically a cut-down version of Steinberg's Cubase program which sells for many $$$. It uses the same audio engine, which means it will sound the same. However don't expect to get all bells and whistles that come with recent versions of Cubase: tonnes of eq, effect send, and tracks. If being limited to 8 tracks, 2 eq, and 2 effects (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) is not a problem for you, get ahead and buy Cubasis VST (not Cubasis AV, what ever you do, it's not the same thing!). Cubasis VST is just about the best budget music software package ever made. By the way, why don't you have a little look around to see if you can't find any demos before you put your hand in your pocket (try http://www.steinberg.net).

SM
 
Hi,

I've been a Cubase VST user for about a year now and I must tell you that it is an extremely powerful program. In fact, I was using cakewalk before that, and a friend of mine at Afterthought Studios here in Honolulu told me to try Cubase because it was Cakewalk times TEN. Well, I did try it and it is.

BUT, if you're new to recording, you have to know that learning to use Cubase won't be easy, and the tech support is almost non-existent. It will be mostly from forums like these that you'll be able to get any help, and as well intentioned as we all are, there will be times when the person giving you the advice will be guessing himself.

Cakewalk, on the other hand, does have an excellent support system, and seems to be more user friendly. They're easy to reach through their website and are eager to help.

I hope this doesn't sound like a Cakewalk commercial, because it isn't. I dig Cubase, and wouldn't use anything else, but it is a BITCH to learn. Just my humble opinion.
 
Just curious, was the Cakewalk program you were using Pro Audio 9.0 - or an earlier version. Or was it the Home Studio or one of their other programs?

I've looked at the trial versions of Cubase VST/32 5.0 and Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.0 and don't see a lot of differences between them (of course you are limited with what you can with trial programs). Interested in what features you feel you get from Cubase that you didn't get from Cakewalk.
 
I was using Guitar Studio. I understand that it wasn't very powerful even compared to other Cakewalk products, so you may be correct about there not being much difference between the Pro Audio 9 and Cubase. The feature I like most about Cubase is that I can go into the Key Edit mode and graphically write my string parts. I honestly don't know if that's possible with Cakewalk Pro Audio 9. It wasn't with their Guitar Studio version.

Whichever you decide, please post your opinion. I'm interested in hearing it.

Thanks,

Lee
 
Cakewalk vs Cubase

Lee - I decided to get Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.0 (it's ordered, but not received yet). The main reason that I went with Cakewalk is I felt support from them would be easier and better, since Steinberg is in Germany and their web site is half in English and half in German. You confirmed that was your experience also. In addition, based on the trial versions I had, I didn't see a lot of differences between the two programs (but I also didn't have instruction manuals for either one). I'll let you know what I think of Cakewalk once I receive the full version (with instructions) and get to try it out.

I'm still interested in knowing what I might have given up by not going with Cubase (prices were pretty equal). Anyone out there who is familiar with the Cakewalk and Cubase programs and who can highlight some of the differences for me?
 
Cakewalk products are more of an entry level. And Steinberg seem a little more professional.
Dont get me wrong both Cakewalk and Steinberg Products are good. I like the Mixer in Pro Audio 9 -128 channel.

I would definantly not go with nuendo though that program can be used for Music Production, but is geared a great deal towards post production facilities because of its great Sourround Sound Plugin's.
(it has very limited MIDI capabilities, no where near what Cubase has).

Its expensive too.
 
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