Which DAW/Sequencer do you use? [Update]

[logicdroid]

I've read a couple of those reviews with "sounds better already"... Not much help but does seem like a very nice summing device.. I might grab a copy soon as it's very reasonably priced imo.

I'm also very interested in Max/Msp in a touch screen environment.
http://www.subcycle.org/
I'm not sure if I could eventually do anything presentable but it sure is frustrating not being able to find someone to teach me or lay my hands on.

Anyone could lead me the way?

Sorry for hi-jacking,
Best.

 

[smurfpiss]

I think the people that say it "sounds better" just mean that it imparted analog mojo to their tracks. From their perspective if they compare it to another DAW (besides Record, Sawstudio and the likes) barebones without 3rd party plugins this sounds 'better'.

 

[gutturalpiss]

So basically Harrison might be saying "Look, we have got the solution for analog on digital. Years of expertise in the industry, we know our flow, we know our hardware, and we implement that in code."

Probably, and it only tempts me further.

Max/MSP Touch, but don't you need that screen first before learning to do something with it? Or do you mean dataflow programming in general?

 

[logicdroid]

Max/MSP Touch, but don't you need that screen first before learning to do something with it? Or do you mean dataflow programming in general?

No, no touch screen for now. Would be more productive for me to get working in the software first.. more spending..

My closest experience with data flow = Logic's environment. I reckon it would suffice to start messing with Max. I would love to learn from someone though...

Anyway, most likely giving MixBus a go. Never had a chance to use their boards, nothing to lose. Probably run as many songs through it initially to get used to the tone.

Oh yeah, got an email from fellow softie... free plugin from SPL's download section.

Best.

 

[pigubaoza]

im a noob. just started on these stuff. i use Audacity and Linux Multi Media Studio (LMMS) on windows. anyone heard of that software? i dont really know much about VST plugins and midi, ive only been making some simple music on it.

 

[gutturalpiss]

Yeah, Attacker, for free, no joke! =p

Anyway, if you don't end up purchasing Max/MSP (which itself has great documentation and tutorials) or Max for Live, we have Pure Data which is basically..well..Max/MSP stripped of its shiny stuff. In fact, I read some of their tutorials when I was learning Pd. Not that I'm into that sorta thing (experimental/electronic/artistic), but it's fun and I get to try out interesting stuff with the Arduino board (if you have kids or younger siblings, it's one way to spend some family time).

Pd has got its help files right from within the app, basically as templates or samples. It's all arranged in such a way that you can start reading the first, and can take a different direction in the middle without worrying about whether it gets more complex because by then you sort of already have a grasp. Download it, fire it up, give it a go - no loss!

LMMS is the only Linux app with the UI in the "right direction" (as claimed) for that class of audio software. Well, actually it's a copy of one of the commercial apps (you should know this very well). It was my only host for VSTi at one point, but it's difficult to make it interoperate with the rest because it has poor JACK support. The people behind this app are the ones responsible for widespread Linux VST capability without needing to sign an agreement with Steinberg, and as an audio program it's not bad for its target audience. I still use it for soundfonts.

 

[smurfpiss]

Anyway, most likely giving MixBus a go. Never had a chance to use their boards, nothing to lose. Probably run as many songs through it initially to get used to the tone.

Let us know how it goes!