doug osborne

Originally posted by DontLetMeDrown ... BTW Doug, PTLE is native, just like Sonar. ... You're right. But it is so tied to the hardware (whether Digi or M-Audio) that I lump LE with TDM PT as far as direct comparison with other software/hardware combinations.

Originally posted by rbm You mean even if he isn't using it then I can't use it? ... That is my understanding, according to the EULA. Cakewalk doesn't protect their software with a dongle or challenge/response installation scheme, and in exchange for this they don't allow reselling or any transfer of the license. I can't speak for them, I'm not a lawyer, etc., so contact them if you need an official explaination.

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It's difficult to compare a host-based system like PTLE with a native system like SONAR. Your friend can't give away or sell his/her copy of SONAR, according to its licence agreement. It's up to you whether you want to continue using this in violation of the licence, but remember, there is no free lunch. SONAR is only available for PC. There are many great interfaces. The RME Fireface is one of the best, and MOTU and M-Audio are among many companies that make competitive units. With proper computer setup and usage, any of these can sound great and have rock-solid performance. SONAR is a great tool. Objectively, it has more features, especially with MIDI, than PTLE. IMO (even if you pay for SONAR, SONAR with an appropriate interface will be a better value than PTLE, but you can make great recordings with either.

Originally posted by rhythminmind ... i think i need to give me ears a break and come back to it.. This is my most effective tool!

Originally posted by rhythminmind well let me know what you guys think.. i'd like to hear some comments.. http://www.rhythminmind.net/temp/mp3/ Eric - really like the overall vibe. Anyplans to mix these in surround? I don't hear bright so much as dimensionally-shallow. Everything seems to come from one plane. I think that the singer is not always behind the instruments - on my monitors (JBL LSR25ps, not necessarily bright speakers) her presence just seems a little inconsistent.

Originally posted by alcohol Here's a submission of something I did with my son's band, Moxie Fever. I'm going to remix this so any detailed comments or criticisms are welcome. The guitar effects at the end are a mistake, please ignore those. Give Me The End moxiefever.com The song really held me to the end - that's what surprised me. I hear a lot of Boston triple-decker-basement in the drums (not that that's a bad thing), but I'd probably thin them a little and bring the snare out a little more. I'd listen to some Bad Religion to figure out how to treat the background vocals. Your kid's pretty good.

Originally posted by Ivor The Engine Driver Here are three of mine ... The songs are actually pretty good for the genre - and for myspace - but remember that most songs like this have a few more breaks and dynamic changes in the arrangement. I'm impressed with the recording quality considering your tools. Don't be afraid to slam the vocals a little louder - appropriate for the genre and performance, and it worked for the Killers! I'll bet you mixed with very small speakers. There is definitely a problem in the bass area, with definition and balance.