Software Question

[olabaz]

What's a program like Pro Tools only for windows vista. Also are there any free ones like Pro Tools?

[Reegs]

Like Pro Tools? You mean a DAW?

Reaper is good. I think it will run on Vista. It's affordable too.
Cakewalk Sonar and its derivatives run on Vista just fine.

[tech1]

I use Samplitude on Vista. It's laid out very similarly to Pro Tools, except the mixer in Sam is better. ;)

[olabaz]

Are there any free ones?

[robertruetz]

Most DAWs out there now typically have free demos for you to try before you buy. Reaper is free to try, and will not lose functionality after the trial period, although I encourage you to pay for it anyways. There are also some simplified versions of Pro software that are much cheaper, and yet still very functional. I believe some people have had some success with Krystal Audio, which I believe is freeware.

You'll be hard pressed to find that kind of functionality for free. However, there are some great entry-level options out there.

Le_Singe
:cool:

[Reegs]

There's a new one out there I just heard of, MuLAB (http://www.mutools.com/). But, I don't know anything about it.

[GZsound]

I don't know about free, but Power Tracks Pro from PG Music is only like $25.

I also don't know if it runs on Vista, but check out www.pgmusic.com and see..

[alegis]

who is better samp or protools,and why,and please tell me who is made the protools

[tech1]

Pro Tools is made by Digidesign: www.digidesign.com
Samplitude is made by Magix, but they have their own page: www.samplitude.com

I prefer Samplitude over Pro Tools for a nu,mber of reasons:
* Sam supports ASIO driver and VST plugins, while Pro Tools is limited to Digidesign hardware and RTAS plugins.
* Sam has a broader range of compatible PC hardware.
* Sam is more customizable and configurable.
* The mixer in Sam supports more inserts, and has a sum to mono button (which Pro Tools lacks).

That being said, there are certain scenarios where Pro Tools is more appropriate. Since the vast majority of pro studios use it, you can have better session interchanging with Pro Tools than Samplitude. Everyone has their own opinion, so the best thing to do is look at each program and company and figure out which would be best for you.

[olabaz]

I would like to know which DAW is best for me. I don't care about prices or anything, I just want to know which one you would feel would meet my requirements and then I'll just save up :D.

I play guitar and would like to make some guitar songs with drums and vocals. Also I'm into techno/trance/happy hardcore/house music and I've made some before with Fl studio. So basically I'll be using a bunch of VSTs.
I would like something with a similar interface to Fl studio, but that is not necessary. I'm willing to learn anything new.

Also, I'm running windows vista.

[GZsound]

Pro Tools is made by Digidesign: www.digidesign.com
Samplitude is made by Magix, but they have their own page: www.samplitude.com

I prefer Samplitude over Pro Tools for a nu,mber of reasons:
* Sam supports ASIO driver and VST plugins, while Pro Tools is limited to Digidesign hardware and RTAS plugins.
* Sam has a broader range of compatible PC hardware.
* Sam is more customizable and configurable.
* The mixer in Sam supports more inserts, and has a sum to mono button (which Pro Tools lacks).

That being said, there are certain scenarios where Pro Tools is more appropriate. Since the vast majority of pro studios use it, you can have better session interchanging with Pro Tools than Samplitude. Everyone has their own opinion, so the best thing to do is look at each program and company and figure out which would be best for you.

Hey Matt.. You made me think of a question that pertains..

What is the solution for someone who may want to try another DAW program but doesn't want to just spend a bunch of money without knowing what they want? Say they have been using Sonar and want to try Nuendo or Samplitude...etc.

Does most of the software programs you mention or you folks carry offer free or inexpensive trial versions?