when i first started using computer music software, it was before DAW were accessible to the "normal" people.
Many of the software programs were MIDI Sequencer based.
During these years, I first used a MOTU program called Freestyle which was a MIDI sequencer on a MAC Performa 630.
Using hard ware synthesizers and hardware samplers with MIDI interfaces (and daisy chaining the various devices through my simple 1 in 1 out midi interface).
As time went on, i expanded my home studio to include a more sophisticated MOTU 8 in 8 out MIDI interface,
that allowed me much easier configurations for setting up MIDI devices.
but also I transferred to steinberg cubase, still on the mac. along with several other apps. Still no hard disk recording.
Later on, I went to uni to do a degree in sound engineering / sound tech at a famous UK performing art school.
Where i was taught to use Digidesign (now Avid) protools, and emagic (now Apple) Logic.
Now years after graduating I still use several of the apps.
However, as much as i loved Logic Pro, I stopped using it, as I simply couldn't afford to keep up with having to buy new computer hardware every year or so.
As a music composer / producer, I prefer Logic and Cubase, as the environments to write music, as they are much easier to use (with MIDI) than some of the others.
As an engineer, I prefer to use Protools, due the precision that the program deals with digital audio.
Protools, when known, is faster and easier to use than the others.
However, as a writer / engineer / producer
if i have to make a choice one over the other
if cost was also a consideration
then cubase is the one that wins at the mo
as Apple simply has made using their exclusive programs too expensive
cubase on a windows 10 base
is better value for money
however if money wasn't a consideration
i would have a super mac with as much ram as possible
with a fast as possible cpu
with loads of UAD audio interfaces and UAD DSP hardware
loaded with cubase, protools and logic
to name but a few...
maybe one day....
