Does anyone use protools or sonar to record your beats

I was wondering if there's users on this forum that have used various software multitrack recording programs, (like protools, sonar 3, cubas, ect.), and I would like to get your opions. Is there a difference in sound quality between them and is protools really sonicly better?

I use the mpc 4000 and the triton to record into sonar 3, but now because of all the hype I hear about protools I'm wondering if I should switch.

Excuse me if this is not a forum that I should ask this question on, but I would like alittle input. Thanks

If you plan on interfacing with other people or studios then Pro Tools is the route you should go,but then again you should also do a poll to found out which is the most widely used software in you area,and go from there. Plugins is the only advantage that Pro Tools have over other software. I've been an avid Pro Tools user since it was Sound Designer,and I honestly cant see using any other software,but hey that's my preference. My 4000 locks up perfectly with my Digi001.

whatever keeps quality work flowin'. as for me, i use protools, because it keeps the work flowin. dont have time to switch and learn a new platform, and also, it plays well with my equipment. but if you're getting good results with sonar, so be it. i went to a studio not too long ago, homeboy was on a laptop with sonar, and and audio interface. sound quality was GREAT! i was impressed with his work though, not so much as what he was using. also listen to kaotikmuzikproductions. hes right about seeing what others are using in your area. around me, 9/10 its protools of some kind. keeps things simple, and does'nt alter anyones work flow.

I use pro tools also

I also use pro tools......

jonespnice wrote:I was wondering if there's users on this forum that have used various software multitrack recording programs, (like protools, sonar 3, cubas, ect.), and I would like to get your opions. Is there a difference in sound quality between them and is protools really sonicly better?

I use the mpc 4000 and the triton to record into sonar 3, but now because of all the hype I hear about protools I'm wondering if I should switch.

Excuse me if this is not a forum that I should ask this question on, but I would like alittle input. Thanks

Pro Tools is deffinitely not the only option. It's funny cuz I see alot of people coming up into producing music and think they NEED Pro Tools. This is really only possible because Digidesign has made the consumer level Digi001, 002 and mBox. Before these items, it was much more expensive to get into pro Tools.

The Sound Quality depends largely on the hardware. Digidesign makes great hardware, where alot of the sound quality comes from. You can get great non digidesign audio intefaces...MOTU and ECHO make great interfaces. In my opinion, (I'm probably goin to get flamed for this) I think Pro Tools is over-hyped. I have used it before I though it was alright. Now I'm using Sonar 3 with a Layla 24/96 sound card. Cubase, Sonar can use plug ins via DX and VST. Maybe Pro Tools plug ins are better?

As was mentioned earlier, I think people get into pro tools because other studios use it.

Again, the majority of the sound quality is in the A/D converters in the hardware itself.

Sonar. I only use what works best for me personally, since music is not what I do to make a living. If I did, maybe I would use some other tools.

Just like at work, I don't particularly like programming in Microsoft environment, but I have to. I simply don't have much of a choice.. if Sonar works for you, stick with it.

Thanks I really appreciate the feedback.

i track through cubase myself, but like to record vocals with protools.

descry wrote:i track through cubase myself, but like to record vocals with protools.

Just curious, what's the reason for this?

If you're going to a studio that has a Pro Tools rig, you can save/export your Sonar project as an OMF file on disk and take it and it'll open in ProTools. You'll just get the recorded audio tracking data, with out your EQing and automation, busses, etc. And do everything in Pro Tools, I have Sonar 3 and do this all of the time. Just check and see if the Pro Tools rig accepts OMF1 or OMF2 so you'll save it right. It's all on page 439 in the Sonar 3 manual.

MAD T wrote:

descry wrote:i track through cubase myself, but like to record vocals with protools.

Just curious, what's the reason for this?

i know cubase like the back of my hand, but since i have preamps on the digi001 and dont have em into my audiophile, i just use protools for my vocals.

Im using nuendo 2.0 now (Its like cubase sx but with more shyt) I also have cakewallk Sonar 3 Logic 5.5 vegas 4 and some other stuff. I have never used Protools so I cant speak on its greatness. What I was told by this guy and my local GC was that nuendo was Just as good at signal processing as protools. he said that the ONLY difference was that Protools had the jump with nothing more than marketing. He said that protools le was just as good as haveing Sonar or cubase. Protools has the leading edge over everyone else but it only last a very short time thats why the upgrades keep coming out . If protools comes with something new you better belive that the other guys are on there hells. like others have said above it all comes down to what you like and are comfortable with.

my only draw away from protools is that you have to use only their gear to run it. **** that

I wish I could spend all that 'k'ash for all of those expensive audio apps for the pc and then just not use them.

I use Pro-Tools w/ an Audio Media III card, that is XP, OS9, and OSX compatible. This is a inexpensive sw solution that allows me to organize my stuff at home, before I hang out at my producers HD Pro-Tools studio.

ahhh yeah lots of cash...... thats the ticket ... I bought them......ahhh yep!!