Phil
Senior Engineer
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Post by Phil on Apr 15, 2008 12:13:20 GMT 1
Hey everyone,
I know the main types of software out at the minute. Cubase, Protools, Logic etc
Im after buying something to replace my copy cubase sx3. Im happy with it but I decided if im going to start making money from recordings I better get the real thing.
I also want to keep options open with operating system as I should have a macbook pro for september time. So i guess for now it will have to be protools as I want to move away from cubase. It needs DAW mackie control for my MAudio Project Mix I/O.
Any opinions?
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Post by John Bell on Apr 17, 2008 7:55:24 GMT 1
Hi Phil, I am still sticking with Tracktion 3, as it is so quick and easy to get good results, from the single screen format.
Most of the nasty bugs have been sorted and what are left are not show-stoppers. The latest version is 3.0.4.8
As I only use it for 16 track live recordings, the CPU in my iMac 20" 2ghz Core Duo, can handle it. The plugs in the Ultimate Bundle are good enough for my mixdowns and the bands are very pleased with the results from their live gigs and rehearsals in my rehearsal studio.
I use Toast 8 Titanium to burn CD's and wav file DVD's.
John.
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Apr 17, 2008 19:36:08 GMT 1
I will take a look at it.
Ive actually decided against a macbook pro and instead im looking at a Mac Pro 8 core and 2gig ram to start. Its not going to cost much more than a 17" macbook pro.
I should have a good setup with dual screen and stuff.
Either way I will have logic aswell as that is what they use at college (got a interview for it in 2 weeks)
Anyway thanks
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Post by John Bell on Oct 17, 2008 23:48:56 GMT 1
I have been using IK Multimedia's Amplitude 1 LE for some time, to enhance guitar and bass tracks.
After trying Amplitude 2 LE and being extremely impressed, I have purchased the full version along with their Ultimate Mastering Bundle.
I now have a superb set of virtual guitar amps, pre-amps, amps, cabs, mics, processors, stomp boxes and analogue studio processors software VST plug-in's, that work well with Tracktion 3 on my iMac/Mackie Onyx 1640 set-up.
JONESTOWN are already blown away with my recording of their first session in my rehearsal studio, that they want me to produce their demo's of their own material.
John.
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Oct 18, 2008 0:47:57 GMT 1
Just had a look at Amplitude. Looks alright. I bought myself a nice studio setup about 5 months ago and gradually expanded it. I was a cubase studio 4 user but I'm liking logic 8 on my hackbook pro now ;D Ive got an imac but I decided to convert my windows laptop to run leopard for something portable. Also saved me 1800 quid! Heres some of the apps Im running at the min Cubase Studio 4 Logic Studio 8 Reason NI Kore 2 NI Komplete 5 Chris Hein Bass First Call Horns East West RA Omnisphere XLN Audio Addictive Drums EZ Drummer I use these for both work and my own projects. I like using samples because I can achieve great results whilst saving time and money. I always prefer at least one real instrument in. Also electric drum kits... never really liked them...Until now yes the Roland modules still sound chatty to me but midi them up to some decent samples and sorted. Even correct drummers mistakes, saves money on buying decent studio mics for the time being, and mainly. I can mute the drummer  Phil |
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