Fritz,
You are absolutely correct. After using Pro Tools in Mac and PC format I can tell you it doesn’t sound better than anything else.
I think the thing that is important is finding something that has a workflow you are comfortable with. If you want to work in
major studios learning ProTools is important just as learning AutoCAD is important in design work. That doesn’t mean that
it is the best (or most financially practical) software for you to use. As long as I can transfer my tracks in broadcast wave format
I can track in Pro Tools (PC or MAC) and mix and/or master in Cubase, Reaper, DP, whatever and visa versa. I don’t think any DAW
software sounds better or worse than any other when configured the same. It should be able to record the tracks neutrally.
The mic’s you use and the post –processing, mixing, and mastering determine how it sounds in the end. Any software using co-processing
cards (ProTools HD, MOTU, etc.) has the advantage of letting you use more tracks and plug-ins due to its off-loading of tasks from the main
CPU. This shouldn’t be confused with the capabilities of the basic DAW software. IMHO, YMMV, Yadda,Yadda, etc. Take it FWIW.
Cheers,
Gary
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of fdoddy@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 1:55 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mac - M-Tron Pro
Straightforward? DP is pretty solid, AU implementation is stable, more pro than Logic and more composer friendly than ProTools. I use DP more than any
other DAW. Ableton is probably a little quirky for you, if you're not good at learning new stuff..deep yet simple. DP's editing is simpler and more comprehensive than Ableton. I do love Ableton LIVE though. At some point if you decide to get into it,
it'll ReWire into DP or ProTools. ProTools only renders audio in REAL time. Big, big drawback. Digi says it sounds better, but I think that's plain 'ol crap. I can't hear the difference in any A/B comparisons I've done, and I've done them to shut up my
ProTools using colleagues. ProTools is expensive too.
Don't discount Reason 6.5. Great bang for the buck, outstanding sound quality and functionality, very easy to learn. No AU or VST implementation though. Al;though I think they have a mellotron player now for their Reason Rack format? Martin?
fritz
-----Original Message-----
From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 30, 2012 8:58 am
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Mac - M-Tron Pro
I took the advice and have M-Tron Pro. The Streetly tapes are fab. I did not know that other sound samples were included as well.
(The ARP Pro Soloist fuzz guitar - Nice!) I was surprised to find all of the presets and 'artist' presets.
I am now looking for a good, easy to learn Mac host app. A good sequencer / recorder / editor. I don't want to use any acid style loops. Products like Apple's Logic and Propellerhead's Reason seem to include loads of preset loops and phrases. I don't want any
of that. Ableton? I'm not good at learning new stuff. Cubase? MOTU's Digital Performer? I think I could probably figure them out. Pro Tools just scares me for some reason.
Clay