Beginning Testing On A Replacement Daw

[TapperMike]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a new Daw that is versatile, stable, has a small footprint, and is modestly priced.

I've narrowed the field down to

- Studio One Producer

- Reaper

- Mixcraft

I've asked for insights to the above at other forums so I can maximize my trial experience, Now I'm entering the trial stage and would like your help.

I'm looking for unmixed multi track recordings that I can handle mixdown with. Yes every daw includes sample work however, I find the included samples to well optimized for real life situations.

I cannot save poorly recorded performances. All I can do is optimize the results. I may add or subtract tracks to work out the full range of capabilities. I may mangle tracks. I'll be stress testing the DAW's seeing how well they operate in a number of different circumstances. And try to document my results.

I'm no longer in the recording field professionally. I have no intention of doing free mix work. However if I do have a pleasing result I may return the finished product to the original content provider/artist. It won't be up to grade as what one might find at a mix house but then again I'm not a mix house nor do I provide free mastering services.

If you would like to contribute so I can give these products the testing they deserve, I thank you.

-Mike

[john]

I liked Reaper, though it was perhaps a little clunky. I haven't used the others, though I will be interested in the results of your evaluation

[TapperMike]

I just posted my initial findings here -

http://forums.songstuff.com/topic/34576-the-daw-saga/?view=getnewpost

 

 

Mixcraft is actually becoming the front runner.  Of the three I've spent less time with Mixcraft and during that time I've wanted to go back to reaper and studio one less.

[john]

Thanks Mike, good stuff