What recording software do you use?

[static0verdrive]

I'm curious to see the results for a modern version of this poll. Let's avoid the usual Win/mac/Linux/BSD quarrels.

DAW = Digital Audio Workstation, a common name for multi-track recording software.

I'm leaving Audacity off the list seeing as it's not multi-track. I am just worried about multi-track so I can re-adjust EQ and volume levels later on a per-track basis.

Thanks for voting! Let the discussions begin.

I'm currently using GarageBand but curious to find a multi-platform software so all my band members can contribute real tracks rather than always exporting to something like MP3 or M4A to share with one another.

 

[ddnidd1]

Reaper

 

[static0verdrive]

Reaper

Crap I forgot reaper - ok added it to the options!

 

[Dominic D]

Reaper. It's lightweight yet full-featured.

 

[motojpw]

Tracktion. Super intuitive. Also Use Studio One.

 

[ArtechnikA]

I just did a bunch of stuff with Audacity this weekend - I just needed one track at a time, evidently...
I have FL Studio which is more along the lines of a full featured DAW.

 

[silky smoove]

FYI: Logic no longer bears the Express or Studio monichers. It's simply Logic Pro X for all versions now.

 

[static0verdrive]

FYI: Logic no longer bears the Express or Studio monichers. It's simply Logic Pro X for all versions now.

True if you update or have a new enough mac I suppose. I just wanted to imply "any version"

 

[silky smoove]

Maybe just call it Logic in the poll then.

 

[static0verdrive]

I tried - looks like I can only append options but not change existing ones

 

[Mytt88]

I'm no professional but reaper gets the job done and there is a great user base in forums to overcome

 

[silky smoove]

I tried - looks like I can only append options but not change existing ones

I'll try not to lose any sleep over it

Back on topic: it all depends on your needs. Are you looking for recording, mixing, or producing software? They all do the basics of each, but I find certain ones excel in specific areas. Find one that makes sense to you in terms of process and just go with it. The end result is more about the process than the software anyway.

 

[Big Hoss]

Only need one track at a time at this point, so Audacity...

I also have Tracktion, haven't figured out how to use it yet, and have no need for multitrack at this point... Probably will down the road a bit.

 

[BrBss]

Ableton Live

 

[Geri O]

Isn't Ableton a accompanying tracks program?

I use Reaper, too, but I'll be moving to Logic as a studio I work with is Logic-based. It's not a mandatory move, just one I wanna make.... But Reaper is working very well.

I'm using Reaper with a Behringer X32. Tracktion comes with the X32, but I didn't like getting around in it. Reaper was a bit easier and nicer to work in.

 

[Carl Hillman]

Digital Performer by MOTU

...also use Logic Express sometimes

 

[mick46]

Sonar X3 is my DAW of choice.

 

[Michael4bass]

Logic Pro X

Bassically, Michael

 

[JFOC]

Sonar X3 (was pretty cheap, no artificial track limit)

For plug ins I'm using the fab filter stuff, best GUI

 

[old spice]

Digital Performer