Members Dave Owens Posted August 30, 2005 Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 Im going to buy one..( and yes I know that you can run the OS on a PC).. only I have yet to see this in the flesh.I need to be able to a few things.. 1.I need to be able to run a full version of Adobe pro 7.0 2. I want to be able to record as well..( using ) Protools or ??? 3.I want to run a full version of Final Cut Pro. Has anyone used SONAR and ProTools..and if so what did they like or dislike about them.??? Im not sure how well some of the programs would work..so thats why I dont want to try and go mac in a pc..and im leaseing..so its not a big deal on the payments.. sugestions.?? thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Sty1es Posted August 30, 2005 Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'm a huge ProTools fan. I've never used it on PC, but I'd like to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted August 30, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 got a brand new lap top to do that..( pc )..im more intersted in the differences between SONAR and Protools...I like protools alot..but someone mentioned SONAR last week to me..and I was wondering if anyone had compared the 2.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rave Posted August 30, 2005 Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sonar is a native windows program..you want to run something on a Mac right? my top choicew would be cubase or nuendo or try Protools Digital Performer Logic tracktion etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted August 30, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 Originally posted by t-rave Sonar is a native windows program..you want to run something on a Mac right?my top choicew would be cubase or nuendoor try ProtoolsDigital PerformerLogictracktionetc. Is there a huge difference between SONAR and Protools.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted August 30, 2005 Members Share Posted August 30, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Owens Is there a huge difference between SONAR and Protools.? Not if you're planning on using it within the privacy of your own home/studio. If you ever plan on taking your session to a bigger studio for mixing, etc, you're gonna have a few problems. No big studios that I know of have a Sonar setup. The biggest advantage I see for using protools is the fact that it's the industry standard, and its everywhere...meaning you can take your sessions with you to use on other better systems with better plugins, etc. When it comes down to it, IMO, a DAW is a DAW, is a DAW. It all depends on your preference in layout, and how efficient you work in that layout. For me, ProTools is the way to go. It's super easy to pick up if you know your way around a DAW, there are hotkeys for the functions you need readily available, there is a huge amount of plugins to choose from, etc. By the way, Sonar is PC only, so you won't be able to run it on Mac unless you get Virtual PC, which would probably kill your CPU. If you insist on a native program for Mac, my suggestion is Logic or DP...but my choice is still ProTools, even LE. The price of the mBox is going to be going down significantly in the next few weeks....everyone is trying to get rid of them because of the (soon) introduction of the FireWire mBox. For less than $300, you can be running ProTools...granted its within the confines of the 2in-2out USB interface...but its still ProTools and its still awesome, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted August 31, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 31, 2005 Originally posted by Sty1es Not if you're planning on using it within the privacy of your own home/studio. If you ever plan on taking your session to a bigger studio for mixing, etc, you're gonna have a few problems. No big studios that I know of have a Sonar setup. The biggest advantage I see for using protools is the fact that it's the industry standard, and its everywhere...meaning you can take your sessions with you to use on other better systems with better plugins, etc. When it comes down to it, IMO, a DAW is a DAW, is a DAW. It all depends on your preference in layout, and how efficient you work in that layout. For me, ProTools is the way to go. It's super easy to pick up if you know your way around a DAW, there are hotkeys for the functions you need readily available, there is a huge amount of plugins to choose from, etc. btBy the way, Sonar is PC only, so you won't be able to run it on Mac unless you get Virtual PC, which would probably kill your CPU. If you insist on a native program for Mac, my suggestion is Logic or DP...but my choice is still ProTools, even LE. The price of the mBox is going to be going down significantly in the next few weeks....everyone is trying to get rid of them because of the (soon) introduction of the FireWire mBox. For less than $300, you can be running ProTools...granted its within the confines of the 2in-2out USB interface...but its still ProTools and its still awesome, IMO. thank for the help.....well its a Mac w/ protools...just have to configure one and place an order...btw...what is DP.??.. digital performer.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted August 31, 2005 Members Share Posted August 31, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Owens thank for the help.....well its a Mac w/ protools... just have to configure one and place an order... btw...what is DP.??.. digital performer.? You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted August 31, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 31, 2005 I talked to some one at GC and I think i may go with the M-audio stuff and then get an Apogee and a Avalon 737 mic pre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted August 31, 2005 Members Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thats hardware though. Won't help with the eternal software struggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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