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Which Sonar version?

Discussion in 'Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]' started by Sean Baumann, May 31, 2007.


  1. May 31, 2007 #1
    Sean Baumann

    Sean Baumann Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2000
    Livin' in the USA
    I'm looking for software to replace Cubase LE that I use with my Presonus Firebox. I do not find Cubase very intuitive, and it doesn't support drag and drop of midi files. Annoying! I want to pick up Sonar, I like what I have seen from the tutorials and demos, but I don't know which version I should get. I plan on using this to record tracks with my wife (keyboard), do some midi work, and I use DFH Superior. I have not recorded much with Cubase LE either, but I don't want to invest the time in learning the software. Which version will work for my needs? I want to make sure it comes with at least some reverb or eq plugins at the very least. I don't know what else I might need since I have not done much home recording.
     
  5. May 31, 2007 #2
    twangchief

    twangchief Supporting Member

    Oct 30, 2003
    Altoona, PA
    Maybe try the 'Home Studio' version first. Save some $$$ and them upgrade if you need more.

    I have the Sonar Home Studio but unfortunately have not used it enough to compare it to Cubase LE.
     
  10. May 31, 2007 #3
    Sean Baumann

    Sean Baumann Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2000
    Livin' in the USA
    There are a couple versions of the home studio. I think one has like a drum machine and more plugins. Which one do you use? Find any limitations?
     
  14. May 31, 2007 #4
    twangchief

    twangchief Supporting Member

    Oct 30, 2003
    Altoona, PA
    I have Sonar Home Studio 4 XL. It didn't have the session drummer. I'm planning on upgrading to the latest Sonar Home Studio version soon. I intend on using it more now.

    I'll let you know what it's like.
     
  18. May 31, 2007 #5
    Sean Baumann

    Sean Baumann Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2000
    Livin' in the USA
    It is a shame that their demo version is the PE version with all the bells and whistles.
     
  22. Jun 1, 2007 #6
    da drive first

    da drive first

    Mar 17, 2005
    southeast pa
    save yourself a few steps and get sonar6 producer edition the vintage channel 64(mastering plugin) as well as all the other plugins will justify the expenditure JMHO:D
     
  26. Jun 1, 2007 #7
    twangchief

    twangchief Supporting Member

    Oct 30, 2003
    Altoona, PA
    For the most part, this is really true. You never have to wonder if you're missing anything.

    My problem is that I never have the time to learn all the bells and whistles.


     
  31. Jun 1, 2007 #8
    Sean Baumann

    Sean Baumann Supporting Member

    Apr 6, 2000
    Livin' in the USA
    spendy, even with crossgrade discount! Like $399 at retailer pr $369 on ebay.
     
  35. Jun 1, 2007 #9
    TheButler

    TheButler

    Mar 25, 2006
    Edinburgh, Scotland
    I was lucky i got an ''education'' discount with Sonar 6 PE :) I haven't done much with all the bells and whistles as it were but so far so VERY good :p
     
  39. Jun 1, 2007 #10
    caesarbass

    caesarbass

    Sep 21, 2004
    Orange County, CA
    I used to us Sonar PE5 but I switched to Reaper. Its inexpensive and works great!!!
    http://reaper.fm/
     
  43. Jun 1, 2007 #11
    TheButler

    TheButler

    Mar 25, 2006
    Edinburgh, Scotland
    I got reaper trail... it kept freezing my computer :(
     
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