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What is your favorite "all in one" virtual studio?

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Topic What is your favorite "all in one" virtual studio?
I add this poll to help people in choosing between the different available software.
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I have to say first that I don't use any kind of midi.
I've been trying almost everything and one which best fit my requirements is FLStudio.
As a drum machine is nearly perfect. What's more, supports VST and you can record form external sources as well.
It's quite easy to manage, especially if you have already dealt with sequencers/drum machines.
27
I like cakewalk studio cause it's powerfull and complete. I think you can't chose the same kind of program if you need only one to mix tracks or to record your own music (audio and midi files).
28
I use FL Studio to create the drums and some synth sounds and effects, then I use Cakewalk Home Studio and/or Cubase record vocals, guitar, bass and some keyboards... sometimes I record on one of them (Cakewalk/Cubase) and then add effects and EQ on another one... For loops I use ACID, for some adjustments to minor sounds sometimes I use come Sound Froge, hehehehe.....
What would be my favourite then? hehehe...
I love to work with FL Studio, but I can't record my vocals, my guitar and bass on it... so, I don't know, hehe

DB
29
Hi,
i just wanted to know what Reason has that makes it so much better than the others...
How about Cubase SX and Sonar and Nuendo?

How they compare to the options posted here?

BTW, I use a TASCAM US-122 with a Windows 2000 machine.

Thanks, I'm new around here... :-)

Henrique
30
Well Reason is a very complete softsynth studio. You can run dozens of synth modules along with all the needed effects and not bog down your cpu. And if you're into modular synths its great. If you are not into plugging audio patch cords look elsewhere or live with the automatic routing. You can also patch cv routings and all the front panel knobs can be automated. The program is VERY stable and has never crashed on me. (Mac OS X version)

Of course there is some stuff lacking like audio inputs and midi outputs. So it works well ReWired to Pro Tools and similar audio/midi recording/sequencing programs.

There is a demo version available at https://www.propellerheads.se
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Hi,

I just wanted to know what's the apps to make real drum tracks with the support of many rythms like triplets. (I know FL doesn't support triplet:()

tnx
32
I USE "ADOBE AUDITION" BECAUSE IS MUCH MORE SIMPLE THAN OTHER "VIRTUAL STUDIO RECORDERS".

I HAVE USE "REASON 2.5 AND FRUITY LOOP" TO MAKE BEATS.
33
Why isn't Cubase SX included in the poll?
It is not considered as a virtual Studio?
Is it lacking something?

Gregg
34
Reason as Standalone..........no way

Reason linked to Logic Audio.....Ahh much better
35
used dif thru the years but i was blown away by ABLETON LIVE 4. It is going to be one of my next buys oh that and NUENDO 3. REASON is up there with the best but the effects (in 2.5) a bit "wet".still could not live with out it.
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OK, I'm using Acid Pro for recording live guitar and vocals. I am hoping that some of the more experienced folks here might steer me to something better?
thanks!
37
Give the Kristal Audio Engine a try....16 tracks, supports VST effects (but not DX or VSTi) and works very well.....and its free!:cool:
It has occurred to me that there are fewer years ahead than there are behind....
38

%1$s a écrit Reason as Standalone..........no way

Reason linked to Logic Audio.....Ahh much better


TOTALLY Agree!!!!.....Has anyone mentioned Pro Tools?
39

%1$s a écrit Well Reason is a very complete softsynth studio. You can run dozens of synth modules along with all the needed effects and not bog down your cpu. And if you're into modular synths its great. If you are not into plugging audio patch cords look elsewhere or live with the automatic routing. You can also patch cv routings and all the front panel knobs can be automated. The program is VERY stable and has never crashed on me. (Mac OS X version)

Of course there is some stuff lacking like audio inputs and midi outputs. So it works well ReWired to Pro Tools and similar audio/midi recording/sequencing programs.

There is a demo version available at https://www.propellerheads.se


Reason was meant to be used as a standalone MIDI platform...meaning it can receive MIDI controller messages but it neither serves as a MIDI "thru"-put nor a MIDI master "send" out controller. There is no tempo change programming (at least, not in 2.5 or earlier). I only use 2.5 currently ( I have 3.0) but haven't installed it yet because I wanted to exhaust the possibilities in 2.5 first and then install 3.0 as I'm sure I'd appreciate the new differences moreso ( I hope). Does anyone know if you can run two different versions simultaneously on the same system, whether PC or Mac? If I can install it without it overwriting 2.5 automatically regardless into which directory I set it to install (PC), then I'll do it! I'd rather not attempt it and find that I have to revert back to 2.5 through a re-install; however, if I can have both on my system and anyone can verify that this is possible (meaning you absolutely know this is possible, because one, you're currently doing it, or, two, you've seen someone else do it.) Thanks for any responses! :-)

I'm not sure, but I don't think you can change the time signature throughout a song. Does anyone here know for certain?
Tempo and Time Signature changes, however, do follow a master program if Reason is Rewired into ProTools or Logic; as far as any other program compatibility, I'm not certain. Don't have that extensive an experience yet with Audio Software, although I have used Cool Edit before at a friend's place, Before Reason, I had a lame program that was written for Win95 that you could at least make basic scores with up to 16 MIDI tracks. It's MIDI features were a little more complex than Reason, though, at least in area of tempo changing, time signature changing, and score editing. I think Sibelius or Finale are the way to go for those who want to notate music, although Logic can be used to some degree for that purpose. Oh well, just my 2 cents (anyone have change???). ;-)
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Im new, Just learning and im usic logic and Kotakt2. Havent delved fully into the depths of Kontakt2 yet (using it as a plugin within logic).
As a beginner im finding logic is really userfriendly and its pretty easy to learn and navigate.

Anybody any thoughts on Kontakt2?
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i have tried just about everything in my search for quality and ease of use and i have to say (because no one else has) that sonar 4 producer edition with reason 3 rewired has got to be my favorite. the step sequencer could be a little better but what it lacks in that department it makes up for every where else. also it comes with a great little program to convert your vsti's so that you may use them in a dx only application. the overall set up is pricey, but well worth it. but thats just my opinion.
42
I prefer Sonar, it is simpel and productive. On the other side, it doe use a great deal of the cpu.
I keep falling back on the simplissity of the programm. It is so easy to use. For me at least

Frank
43
hands down i like pro - tools when i am dealing with vocals and real instruments, running midi on pro-tools is very good but i like the way logic uses midi just a little bit better
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%1$s a écrit I love to work with FL Studio, but I can't record my vocals, my guitar and bass on it...

DB


Says Who? FL can do almost anything! Believe me! But u have to spend some time with it..otherwise a pro touch is not possible..:lol:
45
Im a big fan of Reaper.. It's a completely free and fully functional DAW.. It has built in VST effects aswell.. Easy to use and very powerful.. :D
46
Been Using Logic since 4

Started on Master Tracks Pro
Moved to Cakewalk Metro
Then Jumped to Logic

Now Using Logic Audio Pro 7
Gobs of tracks, effects, synths, finishing effects...
Awesome interface Very powerful / Just LOVE it...
47
I'm actually kinda partial to Ableton Live 5.01 and Nuendo 3
48
Cakewalk Sonar is the best together with a M-Audio Delta 1010LT
49
www.indabamusic.com is by far the best virtual studio
50
I've owned every version of Cubase since it was first released as a Windows 3.1 sequencer.
Because of that, my learning curve is always cut in half allowing me to quickly adapt to each escalating version. With the exception of Nuendo(Which I understand is really aimed at and superior for Video\Audio production.

I personally got really comfortable with VST/3.7 & 5.1, but I'm currently learning SX after buying a previously loved\owned package that was being replaced by Cubase4 by a friend.

I've tried other brands that friends have set up and don't find any of they as intuitive.

I guess it's going to be Cubase for life for me!
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