What do you mean by 'built in processing'?
Anyway, Pro Tools is far and away the most versatile, powerful and
intuitive multitrack audio software for Mac or otherwise. It is
expensive though, and the hardware thing is a drag when you're
traveling. But overall, the good outweighs the bad.
Apple Logic has some perks if you're a composer. And it comes with
some good plugins unlike Pro Tools.
Peak is pretty great as a 2 track editor. Perfectly good program.
Software-wise....the old standard, the WAVES Q10 EQ is very versatile
and powerful. I have just discovered some new compressor and limiter
plugins that I find to sound more natural than my Waves L3 and C4
though. And they are really cheap.
http://masseyplugins.com/
They only work in RTAS format though. I believe AU format is in the
works.
Those of you who poo-poo limiting and compression in nature recording,
feel free to ignore me.
Danny
--- In Lou Judson <> wrote:
>
> Ahhh. Question I like. I have an ongoing relationship with Protools,
> since it was where I started. You do need their hardware, though,
> which some people don't like. You can get the new Mbox Micro, which
> is a USB dongle with only a headphone jack and the software comes
> with it. If you use a portable recorder sich as the ones discussed
> here, you can work on the files with Protools very nicely, and it
> costs about $250... or various M-Audio hardware devices.
>
> Peak from Bias-inc.com is also good but only stereo. I use Peak Pro
> 5.21, but there is a lite edition too if costs are an issue or needs
> simple.
>
> There are a few free ones, like Audacity, and some specialized ones
> like BoomRecorder, and so on.
>
> I have never operated a Windows computer so don't know what you need
> or expect. Either tell more about what you want to do, or listen to
> others here who may know more different softwares.
>
> By far the most important tools I have is a Platinum Bundle from
> Waves - there are many issues about their pricing, rental fees, and
> politics, but since I have it it is what makes my work "professional" =
> - the plugins and processing option that comes with various programs
> are a key factor. I've been slowly upgrading Waves since 1998, and to =
> start where I am now would cost about $2,000 which is NOT a good
> investment. There are some simpler bundles that will give you the
> tools you need for working with nature recordings...
>
> Can someone else recommend the best Mac audio program with great
> built in processing? They all have some but I don't know how good or
> complete...
>
>
> Best luck!
>
> Lou
> Lou Judson =95 Intuitive Audio
> 415-883-2689
>
>
> On Jan 10, 2008, at 8:36 AM, David La Puma wrote:
>
> Lou (and/or anyone else): what software are you using for Mac? I just
> switched from PC to Mac and used to use Adobe Audition... don't have a
> Mac copy now.
>
> Thanks
>
> David
>
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