Pro Tools?

[Michael Zacherl]

On 25.Nov 2014, at 14:59 , K9 Kai Niggemann <kai at kainiggemann.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the info, Michael. 
> 
> I think what irks me most about Logic is the change to the one-window thing. Ever since, I feel it's a lot less fun and it still feels like I'm working with one arm tied to my back.
> 
> Reaper is definitely something I'm aware of, I miss Logic's sample editor in Reaper, though.

I'm still with Logic 9 on my old machine.
No interest at all in the newer versions.

On my new laptop its just Live 9.
Indeed I do miss Soundtrack Pro which served me well.
I now got a license of DSP-Quattro, which is ok-ish, but sometimes a bit strange.

> Old-fashioned seems to be something I consider positive in this respect..;)

can't really speak for v11, there were changes but rather not 'Apple-style'. ;)

> Tonight I'll get my iLok and install the demo while reading the SOS article..! ;-)

also read the v10 review - IIRC it also describes the transition from Digidesign to Avid (or was it v9?),
and you get a better image of the ideas behind this DAW.
Anyway, the Pro Tools Tips & Techniques column is worth a browse also.

HTH, m.

> On 25.11.2014, at 14:04, Michael Zacherl <mubar04 at blauwurf.at> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On 25.Nov 2014, at 13:07 , K9 Kai Niggemann <kai at kainiggemann.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi
>>> 
>>> who of you guys and girls is working with Pro Tools? 
>> 
>> only up to v9 barely touched v10 ff.
>> 
>>> I am eligible for an EDU discount and am thinking of getting it for 266 EUR to learn and use it.
>>> 
>>> First I'm starting the 30 day trial.
>> 
>> go for it!
>> 
>>> but I was hoping that some of you might have an opinion on PT?
>> 
>> the days of PT just 'lurking' in the top notch range are over.
>> in turn it made the Digidesign, now Avid, audio product structure (even) more complex.
>> 
>> the increasing quality and product range of other companies' interface hardware (RME, metric halo, …)
>> and the opening towards the lower end and third party HW significantly narrowed PT and other products.
>> 
>> At the first glance it seems old-fashioned, but the underlaying engine is (was?) rock-solid.
>> 
>> If it's about working with a (still) studio standard, go for it! 
>>   (just check the compatibility and functionality lists - there a some gotchas between the products, IIRC)
>> 
>> If it's just you needing a new workhorse I'd consider something like Reaper - which IMO is much more contemporary than PT.
>> 
>> Note that in terms of plugins, built in EQs etc there are differences. So the amount of money to spend may quickly pile up,
>> if you need certain functionality.
>> I'm not up-to-date, so I'm afraid you need to look for yourself how it's currently structured/offered.
>> 
>> There's some good reading on SOS's site: http://www.soundonsound.com/search?Keyword=pro+tools


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