Pro Tools or cake walk (drum, rock, effect, quote)

Yukon Cornelius · 03-14-2009, 06:41 PM

I don't know i did some looking and everything pointed towards pro tools which i have used for the past month or so. I have also noticed that it is the most recommended program out of all of them everywhere I look. Sonar is probably good and all but I think that PT has a slight edge and that's why it is used so often. BTW its not easy or point and click. But sonar cake walk kinda spell simplicity out for you. In the end I would assume that its all a matter of preference, I have since used sonar and have to say that I personally am more impressed with PT.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-14-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraig

Mbox 2 Mini is fairly inexpensive and it's great for starting out- comes with a few plugins too.

Not to knock it but for another 100 bucks you can get the mbox 2 which is way better than the mini. I could see using that on your non studio pc.

Freebase Dali · 03-14-2009, 07:04 PM

Let's just hope you're not doing any serious recording... Especially drums.
You're going to need more than that Mbox toy.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-14-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Veridical Fiction

Let's just hope you're not doing any serious recording... Especially drums.
You're going to need more than that Mbox toy.

if bfd or reason or the fact that i can midi my electric drums not enough for you?? Maybe you should learn to play some drums before your open your fly trap...

Yukon Cornelius · 03-14-2009, 11:23 PM

what do you use???

Freebase Dali · 03-15-2009, 01:45 AM

Um...

I've been playing drums since I was 12. (I'm 28, do the math)
I use an actual set of acoustic drums. And I record them. With an Echo Audiofire 12: a 12 in/out audio interface going through a 16 channel Mackie Mixer. Going into Cakewalk's Sonar 7 producer edition.
I think I do just fine.
And when I don't feel like playing real drums, well THEN I use a program.

Btw, I didn't call Mbox a toy to insult you.
I personally think it's a toy.
I just happen to have enough experience playing and recording a drum set to know that the Mbox won't cut it.

FireInCairo · 03-15-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jdm11b

I would get the Mbox 2, then you have a recording interface + the industry standard in software with many available plugins.

This and a decent mic
maybe think Rode as they have some well priced good quality multi purpose condensers.

Its gold.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-18-2009, 07:23 AM

You can get mixers and what have you from the digi design website. Its all relative really. Pro tools comes with some serious plugin power to start and has tons of upgrades. You can shop for virtually any plugin you want on there website, basically the sky is the limit.

Freebase Dali · 03-18-2009, 10:21 AM

I get most of what I need from WAVES bundles.
Sonar comes with some awesome plugs though. Check out Vintage Channel. That thing is a work of art.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-18-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veridical Fiction

I get most of what I need from WAVES bundles.
Sonar comes with some awesome plugs though. Check out Vintage Channel. That thing is a work of art.

I will have a look.

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03-14-2009, 06:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Yukon Cornelius Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 625	I don't know i did some looking and everything pointed towards pro tools which i have used for the past month or so. I have also noticed that it is the most recommended program out of all of them everywhere I look. Sonar is probably good and all but I think that PT has a slight edge and that's why it is used so often. BTW its not easy or point and click. But sonar cake walk kinda spell simplicity out for you. In the end I would assume that its all a matter of preference, I have since used sonar and have to say that I personally am more impressed with PT. __________________ Attempting to find a cure for Stupid...

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Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Let's just hope you're not doing any serious recording... Especially drums. You're going to need more than that Mbox toy. __________________

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Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Um... I've been playing drums since I was 12. (I'm 28, do the math) I use an actual set of acoustic drums. And I record them. With an Echo Audiofire 12: a 12 in/out audio interface going through a 16 channel Mackie Mixer. Going into Cakewalk's Sonar 7 producer edition. I think I do just fine. And when I don't feel like playing real drums, well THEN I use a program. Btw, I didn't call Mbox a toy to insult you. I personally think it's a toy. I just happen to have enough experience playing and recording a drum set to know that the Mbox won't cut it. __________________ Last edited by Freebase Dali; 03-15-2009 at 10:41 AM.

03-18-2009, 07:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
Yukon Cornelius Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 625	You can get mixers and what have you from the digi design website. Its all relative really. Pro tools comes with some serious plugin power to start and has tons of upgrades. You can shop for virtually any plugin you want on there website, basically the sky is the limit. __________________ Attempting to find a cure for Stupid...

03-18-2009, 10:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I get most of what I need from WAVES bundles. Sonar comes with some awesome plugs though. Check out Vintage Channel. That thing is a work of art. __________________