ready to move up to new software

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Hey all
This is my first post here

Anyways I have been using Cool Edit Pro for about a year but I think I want to get some software that results in a more porfessiional sound.
The way I see it, there are 3 major choices: Cubase, Logic and Protools. I am trying Cubase right now and am finding it enjoyable. The problem is I don't have the resources to try all of the major software out there. I guess I'm looking for opinions on other people's experiences with this stuff and what they find best.
Obviously each person will like different softare for differeent reasons but I'de just like to get an idea before I throw down some major cake on software.
Thanks

minofifa
 
I think Nuendo should be on that list, too, and possibly Sonar. I don't think programs have THAT big of an impact, so really choose whatever you are most comfortable with.
 
I agree. Your hardware will have a much bigger impact on the sound.

If you are going to do any midi, you should consider Sonar. It probably offers the best combination of midi and audio tools.

Are you running a PC or a Mac? I think Logic is pretty much Mac oriented these days.
 
Minofifa,
The software does not have an impact on the sound...
Changing from cool edit pro to cubase or cakewalk or n-track etc. will not change the quality or 'professionalism' of your sound.

The software simply acts as a host to control and edit your music.

A bit 10010011 is still 10010011 whether it is played in Cubase, logic or windows media player... Whats important in you getting a more professional sound is the source your recording, your recording hardware.
You want to improve your recordings, improve the hardware.

The reason software like Cubase, Sonar, Cakewalk, Protools etc. are so good, is they give you such freedom and control over your music through mixing editing fx etc. No because they improve your recordings...
Spend your money on great pre-amps and audio interface, or get some killer sounding instruments and great mics, then you are on the road to improving your sound.
Scott Mellish
 
Cool Edit in my opinion is a low end program. No real time effects. I've been using logic for years with excellent and powerful plug-ins real time. Its still quite usable with a PC up to version 5.3, (6.0 and up Mac only.)
You can always find a good deal on eBay. Although some say its hard to learn its tuff to beat.
 
Software does change the "professional" quality of recording.

This is because of the fact that if you are a professional, you want to use a software that fits your needs, but also one that you are very comfortable with. If you are not very comfortable with the software you are using, it is harder to get the product done the way you want it or maybe as fast as you need it. Which is important as a professional.

Also, the name is also included in "professionalism". Im talkinga bout professionals as in you make money off of it. It is true that in the professional world, whether you like it or not, or the software is better then the other, you have to use software thats sales, or at least own it to say you own it.

But is all this errelavent? Probably.

I think we need to stop using the term of professional to describe good. Professional is nothing more than that a professional uses that thing to make money. It is a profession, so it is professional. It would better make sense to call it expert, advanced, gurus, etc.

But oh well, whatever. It just makes more sense because talking about the experts vs the professionals is really two different things.

Danny
 
Mino,

Add my vote for Sonar. Great bang for the buck, and it does everything you could possibly want. And then some.

--Ethan
 
what about the hardware...

I guess the major reason i wanted to move up from Cooledit is because I want to use some sort of board insted of a mouse and whatnot. I like the idea of protools using a USB/firewire mixing board to controll the software. Does sonar offer this? I am pretty sure that Logic and Cusbase have simialr hardware.
 
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