the right sequencer? [music production]

the right sequencer?

A lot of sequencer (DAWS) you can get these days. Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic, Cubase, Fruity Loops, Audition, Reaper and a lot more sequencer on the market.

But what sequencer is the right for me?

First of all, there is no the right answer. With any sequencers is to find the right way to produce the best result.

I’ve tried some and decided by several factors for one. Workflow, features and the price were the aspects for me to make up my mind for Steinberg Cubase. But that’s my own view. I work many years with Cubase and have a good workflow with it. 
 

Nuendo, the “bigger version” of Cubase, also a product of Steinberg is more suitable for post-production for films, advertising spots etc. and costs a lot more money than Cubase. It’s good to handle for Cubase users and has some great features.

The two big player for a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) of a Mac are Logic and Pro Tools.

In my opinion Logic is a great tool for Recording and compose with a lot of Midi arrangements. But now I only have a PC, so Logic is out of the question for me.

Pro Tools is some of the biggest and famous sequencer. Any years ago I used it for editing audio tracks, The Tab to Transient feature was one of my favorite. And a lot I liked the summing in Pro Tools. But the pricing policy I didn’t like and the selection to use own hardware as limited this time. Today they changed a lot…but for me to late.

Any month ago I tryed Reaper. Reaper is a sequencer for little money. But it is a really good sequencer. The editing reminds me a little of the editing in samplitude ( a sequencer of the company Magix). Multitrack recording, editing etc. etc like in the other DAWs you can do. But the workflow is completely different what I know of Cubase. But you have 60 days to test it and if you like it, a licence doesn't cost much money. - Maybe a little insider tip.

I use Cubase for several years. My version is 5.5. The officiell current version of Steinberg is Cubase Pro 8. If I have enough money I will update. A many of really great feauters for editing and mixing (VCA fader etc.) updatet Steinberg with new versions. I think It's time.

I have a really fast and effective workflow Cubase. And important the systems runs without any crashs etc.

My dongle (the USB stick with the licence) now is very worn out, cause I used Cubase for a lot of recordings in live and studio sessions. So it's time for a new version for not losing the connection of the feaures and cause I need a new dongle.

conclusion

If you have the possibility, try out all you can. The most manufactures offer a testversion of over 30 days and more. Look at the features that you often need and if you can use it good. Every sequencer offers a lot of plug-ins (compressor, eq etc.) Look at this, if yo like it, the sound and the operation. 

Have fun to try out