Recording software

[tonystark]

Hello All,
Fresh meat here, so be easy on me. I realize this might have been posted already, but I can't find it, so I thought I would ask. I am interested in getting into computer based recording. I have only worked with a Tascam digital recorder before, and now have a Mac Powerbook and all the stuff I need to make the leap. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is the best recording software system out there right now, specifically for a Mac? I have been told that Logic is the one for Mac, however I have also been told that Pro Tools LE is way more pleasant to use. Any advice?

 

[daav]

pro tools is often considered the "standard" for recording. This is very arguable, but lots of people (especially those with only a bit of knowledge of recording/mixing) think of protools as the "best" and will only use it. Take all that with a grain of salt, since it is a brand name thing, lots of others will tell you that they have a different opinion. Given that htough, protools will give you experience in something you are likely to see outside the home studio as well.

My advice though would be to use garage band first, get some experience and then test out other recording software so you can make more of a informed decision. So much of using a given software is about you personal preference, have some hands on experience is really a smart step.

Daav

 

[jdier]

Hello All,
Fresh meat here, so be easy on me. I realize this might have been posted already, but I can't find it, so I thought I would ask. I am interested in getting into computer based recording. I have only worked with a Tascam digital recorder before, and now have a Mac Powerbook and all the stuff I need to make the leap. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is the best recording software system out there right now, specifically for a Mac? I have been told that Logic is the one for Mac, however I have also been told that Pro Tools LE is way more pleasant to use. Any advice?

I am not a mac guy but I figured out what I wanted to buy by trying the free downloadable trial versions.

 

[laststartoshine]

i think now, esp with the prices of the pro-tools LE systems coming down, that pro-tools would be the best way for you to go.

i would definately suggest downloading the free trials though too. it basically boils down to what you're comfortable with.