What recording/mixing software are you using?

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What recording software are you using?

  • Sound Forge

    Votes: 62 5.9%

  • N-Track

    Votes: 32 3.0%

  • Ableton Live

    Votes: 65 6.2%

  • Sonar Studio

    Votes: 46 4.4%

  • Sonar Producer

    Votes: 163 15.5%

  • Pro Tools

    Votes: 151 14.4%

  • Cubase

    Votes: 271 25.8%

  • Tracktion

    Votes: 25 2.4%

  • Digital Performer

    Votes: 21 2.0%

  • Logic Pro

    Votes: 87 8.3%

  • Image Line

    Votes: 24 2.3%

  • Other

    Votes: 333 31.7%
  • Total voters
    1,051
I use Reaper. It is very intuitive and inexpensive. They Cockos keeps the software updated. I love it.
 
Been using Cubase SL 2.0 for about 7 years now but, since I just upgraded my DAW to try out video production, (Quad Core, more memory, 2TB hard drive, Windows 7), I took the plunge and upgraded to Cubase 6 and am anxious to see all the differences as well as the speed improvement in the 64 bit environment. Also included Wavelab 7, (Up from Wavelab 5), & Groove Agent 3, (Up from Groove Agent 1), so I'm looking forward to spending time getting to know these all over again. Added a second 24" monitor also so this should be fun! There goes most of my recent bonus...
 
Mixcraft 5 by Acoustica. Basically Garage Band fior the PC. Cheap too!
 
I'm a Digital Performer

I started out in 1998 using Audiodesk that came with Motu's 2408 interface, leading to Digital Performer, DP-3, DP-4, DP-5, DP6 and presently DP-7. I haved used many other DAWS, some are very good and intuitive. However starting with AudioDesk, It was a smooth and easy transition advancing through the newer versions. So one might say that I'm a Digital performer.
 
Been using cubase sx 3 for about six years. Works excellent for everything I need, but I plan on sitching to mac and running Logic pro in the future.
 
I use Logic Express 9. It's affordable, has enough features for my use and I just love it. Might upgrade it to Pro at some point. Before I entered the world of Logic, I used Reaper, Garageband, and some old version of Cubase. Pro Tools would probably be good, maybe I should give it a try. : )
 
I just find Sonar X1 Producer to be feature rich and so well put together, I would use the word "elegant" in its design. There's a learning curve, but once you get past that its an absolute joy to use. It doesn't get in the way of what I want to do.
 
Cockos Reaper!!! Tried other things, either too expensive without enough features, or just doesn't "Feel" as good
 
FL Studio, Yeah, even for multitrack recording. Reason too
 
Well...I started out with Cubase and have been using it for about 4-5 years. But here lately I've been using Reaper and loving it. :D
 
Reaper but it seems to be missing the scoring.
But whats a easy to use software that includes score display and MIDI?
 
I'm new to DAW's and really hate this, well, the process of choosing one that is. Which one? Who knows? I think as many have said they are all capable it's a matter of finding which one's UI fits you and your work flow best. Problem is, seems most dont have a 'demo' version to try out and unless your rich and have 'allot' of time you cant just try them them all out, kinda sucks.

I got a copy of Cubase LE included with my Firepod so I've been spending allot of time trying to learn it enough to figure out if it's 'the one' for me. It appears one could spend months/years figuring out a DAW. I just dont want to dwell too long on a single one if another is much better for me.

All I want to do is record my drums in multitrack, and 'eventually' bring in a couple other musicians and vocals. Cubase Le has been 'ok' for me, it certainly records multitrack but I do struggle with the UI which, as a newbie, I'm going to do anyway. So how do I know when to drop Cubase and start spending allot of time trying to learn another DAW?

I also have Reaper, and Garageband 11' on my MacBook Pro. Reaper has been just 'ok' but that same rookie learning block is there so again, do I just stick with that one?

I'm thinking of just Googling a few different 'DAW Polls', pick the most used one and stick with it. Frustrating! Anyhow, just venting, thanks.

Edit: I just noted down what people are using from their replies to this thread starting at the last post and going back to 2007. Most of the replies are about DAW's not listed in the poll. Reaper is, by far, the most mentioned DAW followed by Samplitude and Tracktion. Anyhoo, in case anyone was interested.
 
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Hi! I am using Sonar Studio for recording. This is ultimate software for recording.
 
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