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.