Eh, this isn't the place to continue this type of discussion so I
humbly refrain. Anyone who wants to discuss the pros/cons of PT feel
free to contact me offlist.
Danny
--- In "John Lundsten"
<> wrote:
>
>
> Danny Meltzer wrote
> What do you mean by 'built in processing'?
>
> {JL} possibly a rather gentle reference to the fact that a lot of the
> plugins within PT (for instance) are pretty bad, esspecially if you
are used
> to adobe audition.
>
> Anyway, Pro Tools is far and away the most versatile, powerful and
> intuitive multitrack audio software for Mac or otherwise.
>
> {JL} Eh! ok it's very powerful probably the most powerful DAW around
with
> the widest selection of 3rd party add-on but it really needs them.
As to
> intuitive, sure ultimately it's a subjective thing but steep
learning curve
> with a perverse interface is more my impression (and I've used PT
quite a
> lot on both PC's & Mac's) if you have used it (and little else) for
years
> then it will seem obvious & easy of course.
> Versatile: - It's about the only major app to my knowledge that has no
> assignable keystrokes & no macros. {JL}
>
>
> It is expensive though, and the hardware thing is a drag when you're
> traveling.
> {Yes very expensive, I recon to get PT LE to do what Adobe Audition
does out
> the box you would have to spend well over $2000 on plug-ins.
>
> But overall, the good outweighs the bad.
>
> {JL} IMO very much the reverse
>
> But back to the original post; yes Audition is a PC prog which
apparently
> works rather well using windows on an Intel based Mac.
> try
> m("...","//www.adobeforums.com/webx/?50");@.3c0577d4!login=true">http:@.3c0577d4!login=true
>
> quote:-
> Audition 3.0 works GREAT under Bootcamp. It even works really well
under
> Parallels if Parallels is given enough RAM to work with. Virtual PC and
> VMWare images support it as well, though it's definitely not
> high-performance under those engines.
>
> If you really want to get crazy, you can run Audition 1.5 under
CrossOver,
> the Mac WINE port of the Linux Windows Emulation package. You can't
record
> or burn CD's, but editing and mixing all works amazingly well. "
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> 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 <loujudson@> 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 . 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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