buying a new DAW-help :)

[debmccall]

Hi Taxi Family!

My Cubase DAW is getting ready to retire...actually should have about 5 years ago or so. I'm anxious about the whole process because there are so many options out there.
I'd like a Daw that is easy enough and equipped enough to make my recordings as pro sounding as possible.
So if there is anyone reading this, I'm not as techy as I should be, but sure would like some sound input (excuse the pun) on the best way to
go to improve my recordings. Thanks!! Deb McCall

[cosmicdolphin]

The best DAW is the one you know. So get Cubase.

[MBantle]

The best DAW is the one you know. So get Cubase.

I agree.The well known DAWs are all great (Cubase, Protools, Logic, Ableton etc.). You are also going to use third party plugins to some extent anyway and they work the same in each DAW.
Cheers,
Matt

[telefunkin]

I'd like a Daw that is easy enough and equipped enough to make my recordings as pro sounding as possible.
............ sure would like some sound input (excuse the pun) on the best way to go to improve my recordings.

ALL of the current DAWs are capable of pro recordings. They won't improve anything though. If your interface is good enough (and even the inexpensive ones are pretty high spec now) then its down to recording techniques and equipment. However, if you only use sample libraries and soft synths etc then its all about knowing how to get the best from them, and of course arranging, performance, mixing and mastering. In terms of pro sounding recordings the DAW is rarely the stumbling block.

As already stated, if you're familiar with Cubase you might as well stick with it or you'll face a steep learning curve to get back to the same level with another DAW. Cubase 14 has lots of bells and whistles and will also take a bit of re-familiarisation, but not as much as starting with a different package. Also note that if you have a version that uses a dongle it will be worthwhile upgrading before the end of May. You'll still be able to use your old version beyond that date but you'll no longer be eligible for an upgrade to a soft-license version (so you'll have to buy a new package at the full price), at least that's my understanding of things.

[MarkFeil]

I would stay with Cubase since you already know it. All of the major DAWs produce pro quality results, and many pros use Cubase. I use Logic Pro, but if I were ever going to switch, Cubase would be at the top of my list.

[debmccall]

The best DAW is the ....thank you so much for your advice. I did get it...it's a bit more challenging, but that's technology!
Again, thank you for your common sense input. Really appreciate it.

[debmccall]

The best DAW is the one you know. So get Cubase.

Thank you for your advice, I appreciate it! It's a bit of a challenge, as the bar keeps rising,,,
Thanks again!

[debmccall]

I would stay with Cubase since you already know it. All of the major DAWs produce pro quality results, and many pros use Cubase. I use Logic Pro, but if I were ever going to switch, Cubase would be at the top of my list.

Wow, thanks for the encouraging words...I'll stick with it!!

[debmccall]

I'd like a Daw that is easy enough and equipped enough to make my recordings as pro sounding as possible.
............ sure would like some sound input (excuse the pun) on the best way to go to improve my recordings.

ALL of the current DAWs are capable of pro recordings. They won't improve anything though. If your interface is good enough (and even the inexpensive ones are pretty high spec now) then its down to recording techniques and equipment. However, if you only use sample libraries and soft synths etc then its all about knowing how to get the best from them, and of course arranging, performance, mixing and mastering. In terms of pro sounding recordings the DAW is rarely the stumbling block.

As already stated, if you're familiar with Cubase you might as well stick with it or you'll face a steep learning curve to get back to the same level with another DAW. Cubase 14 has lots of bells and whistles and will also take a bit of re-familiarisation, but not as much as starting with a different package. Also note that if you have a version that uses a dongle it will be worthwhile upgrading before the end of May. You'll still be able to use your old version beyond that date but you'll no longer be eligible for an upgrade to a soft-license version (so you'll have to buy a new package at the full price), at least that's my understanding of things.

Thank you very much for your sound advice!! The bar keeps getting higher, and you're right, I sure don't want to waste time learning a new DAW...The new one is more complex, but the first one was like walking in the dark.