I would like to hear what some of you think of trading in all of your hardware for a software setup now that the software game is really starting to catch up to the hardware for the industry????? I was thinking of doing this to save space and even some money...so what do you guys think????
Hardware vs. Software
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thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
You can make fantastic top 40 tracks in programs like Reason/FL
I think you will still need a keyboard controller or something of that nature so you are still using hardware. It seems like solutions like Maschine where it is a hardware software combo are going to be the future.
But no I would NEVER go back to just using an MPC it is just to much hassle and with the sampling stuff in Reason 5 that may be my only program needed for production.
I think you will still need a keyboard controller or something of that nature so you are still using hardware. It seems like solutions like Maschine where it is a hardware software combo are going to be the future.
But no I would NEVER go back to just using an MPC it is just to much hassle and with the sampling stuff in Reason 5 that may be my only program needed for production.
dj360_iNfInItE1
UNDeRGROUND STaTE of MiND
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 16
I think now-a-days it's a personal preference issue. Some people like the hardware and some prefer software. But to be honest with you, hardware is just computer programming with a dedicated shell. With technology where it is, if you can find a DAW that you like and would rather use instead of having a bunch of hardware, you can definitely do that. There is always a big discussion about which is better and it's a ridiculous discussion. It's like asking a keyboard player if he likes using Korg or Roland keyboards. Some will like one, some will like the other. Just make a decision for yourself and stick with it. You'll be happy either way.
Word...preference....I've been using software primarily since I started....I'm going to be moving over to Maschine shortly...I think I want the all-in-one thing, now...I think with the change in my equipment/software, my music will change as well...which is always good...
i still really like the idea of an all hardware approach just because it keeps me from havin to stare at a damn computer screen for anything... the less screen i see, the more creative i get on my keyboard.
but for sure i find the benefits of a software solution like reason (just got version 5!), when i already have an idea of what im goin for in terms of sound
but for sure i find the benefits of a software solution like reason (just got version 5!), when i already have an idea of what im goin for in terms of sound
slik da relic
RS Jedi
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
as long as i dont have a dedicated computer, i will NOT be goin the software route... i'd rather have a few machines that are dedicated to what they do... plus, im not gonna sell anything i spent thousands on... and i dont wanna change my work flow... u guys will be back in a few yrs.. u always come back.
da relic
da relic
man shit not only that you get that whole "dedicated" setup, but just the fact that you aint gotta run emulations of synths and shit keeps it feelin real. just like blind men learn to use the brains area that usually does hearing to "see" you can learn use the part of your brain that's gotta navigate a daw to do your thing as an instrumentalist. thats my POV anyway
dj360_iNfInItE1
UNDeRGROUND STaTE of MiND
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 16
I'm not into using synths in my music anyway.
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
I have been software only since like 99-2000 so yea I am not coming back. It took me another 6 years to finally sell my MPC, but using hardware is SO freakin slow I think it would drive me crazy to go back. And I don't know of ANY hardware units that can do what VSL or Native Instruments can do.
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
With Maschine the feel is all there. And honestly I cant even imagine an all hardware setup it would be so slow and I would lose so many songs just because I didnt write everything down, ugh.
slik da relic
RS Jedi
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
it depends what ur using when ur doing ur final mixes... if ur using a hardware DAW, i dont see the difference... u got the copy n paste, the harddrive, the mastering, the fx, the filtering.. even compression, and whatever else that comes with it... other than the possibilty of speed, i dont see what else im losing.. maybe an infinite amount of trx? im not sure.. what i do know, is that we ALL can pretty much emulate whats bein played on the radio, regardless if it takes me 10 minutes or 10 hours.
da relic
da relic
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
I am talking about for production, lets replace Reason with hardware for example. You will need 3+ synths and MPC a few mixers, a bunch of outboard gear a few samplers and then a hardware recorder. What a mess!
on a second note WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU USE A HARDWARE DAW? Are you serious? wow!
When someone says hardware vs software I think MPC VS FL/Reason
I never even thought it was PT vs Radar
There is NO reason to ever use a hardware daw.
on a second note WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU USE A HARDWARE DAW? Are you serious? wow!
When someone says hardware vs software I think MPC VS FL/Reason
I never even thought it was PT vs Radar
There is NO reason to ever use a hardware daw.
well lets just put it this way. some people would rather have every option under the sun to fuck with everything, and never reach their full potential as a musician (too busy all the "what ifs in their software"). some people would rather learn to live with limitations, and become masterful at what their "limited" setup allows 
even if you are the person doing every step of the production process, you will probably find its easier to do all your recordings outside the box, then import to the box strictly for mixing/mastering.. of course again this is always just my opinion.
-oh and i suppose budget plays a big role too. reason can be had for 300 bucks at its newest version, add 200 and get a 61 key controller. an equivalent hardware setup will fuck your wallet over, and leave you with credit to pay off...
even if you are the person doing every step of the production process, you will probably find its easier to do all your recordings outside the box, then import to the box strictly for mixing/mastering.. of course again this is always just my opinion.
-oh and i suppose budget plays a big role too. reason can be had for 300 bucks at its newest version, add 200 and get a 61 key controller. an equivalent hardware setup will fuck your wallet over, and leave you with credit to pay off...
slik da relic
RS Jedi
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
i dont understand... 1 sampling KB workstation and 1 hardware DAW can cover all of this... thats 2 pieces.
i must be out tha loop.. wtf is "Radar"? i guess ur from the MPC realm, bcuz i never think just MPC vs FL/Reason... there are so many combinations of hardware/software combinations its crazy.. my DAW (Korg D16XD) has never given me reason to move to the computer, and as long as its functioning, im not changing... my set up doesnt take up a WHOLE room... and if i needed to, i can slim it down and still get the same results:
1) Korg D16XD
2) RS7000
3) Alesis Fusion
4) Korg ER1
5) Clavia Nord Lead 2
now, i can get rid of 4 and 5, and still produce good music that will be cd quality, and wont have to worry bout crashes, latency, soundcards, etc... we hear about these probs all the time... i wont be moving to the computer until the D16XD dies completely.. and im seein a transition from PT to other software as well, so even that has its days numbered.
da relic
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
Although those products are nice, they don't come close to replacing Logic or Reason. Pro tools still has 95% market share and no one is changing.
Not even close to what Reason can do, where is your modular synth? What about amp modeling etc.
I think you just need to come to my spot and I will give you a tour of Reason and you would never look back
Radar is the ONLY real hardware DAW that could compete with Pro tools http://www.izcorp.com/radar.php
Get a mac, no problems there!
Not even close to what Reason can do, where is your modular synth? What about amp modeling etc.
I think you just need to come to my spot and I will give you a tour of Reason and you would never look back
Radar is the ONLY real hardware DAW that could compete with Pro tools http://www.izcorp.com/radar.php
Get a mac, no problems there!
slik da relic
RS Jedi
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
ok.. i did see this "Radar" b4... about a month back.. the money i spent is not goin to go into spending MORE on this, no matter how dope it is.
and i do have 2 friends that use Reason... ive dabbled in it, and i do like the extra, EXTRA shit u can do, who wouldnt? but...
The Beat Thang will be my next, next to last purchase... then a CDJ and mixer.. yep.. more hardware. ;-D
da relic
and i do have 2 friends that use Reason... ive dabbled in it, and i do like the extra, EXTRA shit u can do, who wouldnt? but...
and there u have it... thats why im not moving from what i got... no need for MORE stuff to sit in the house, waiting for a buyer... if its functioning, im usin it.
The Beat Thang will be my next, next to last purchase... then a CDJ and mixer.. yep.. more hardware. ;-D
da relic
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
Its all good man! But no hardware could EVER do what VSL can do.
slik da relic
RS Jedi
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
it doesnt have to... nothing can do EXACTLY what my RS is doin... now step back b4 it bites ur ass! lol
besides, tryin to be different is the name of the game.. im not tryin, its just my preference.
da relic
besides, tryin to be different is the name of the game.. im not tryin, its just my preference.
da relic