What is the best software for editing music other than Pro tools?
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Some good software out there right now that can compete with Digidesign Pro Tools is Sony Acid Pro, Steinberg Cubase, and Cakewalk Sonar.
I really want Sony's Acid Pro 7 software. Acid Pro the first-ever automated audio, loop-based music software of its kind. Basically, somebody could simply drag-and-drop an Acid loop file (like a Drum beat, or Bass loop) into one of the tracks in Acid, and then that loop would automatically adjust itself to the tempo, time signature, and key of the song, with with pretty much no audio degradation. It was quite popular in it's time, and the newest version by Sony is pretty stuntastic.
Steinberg's Cubase 5, the latest version of the software, has new features, which include: drum machine features, vocal editing and real time pitch correction. It also features VST expression tools for easy editing of instrument articulations, along with improved handling of automation data, and a VST3 convolution reverb system. This version also supports 64-bit technology under Windows Vista.
Cakewalk's Sonar 8 is the latest version. Since Sonar 6 it's been able to support 64 bit technology. It also has a cool thing called AudioSnap, a tool that makes it possible to fix audio timing without slicing up or destructively editing audio tracks. This saves time that helps get your projects done.
Which one is the best is up to the user's personal opinion, and knowledge of the program. Since every program is different than the other, and so complex, most users choose one of them, or get taught by one of them, and never switch because of the time it can take to learn a new program. Hopefully you can choose between one of them and be happy with it!
Hope this helps.
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I have been using FL Studio since version 2. It is now in version 8.5, and yes I have that now because of the free upgrades. I recommend trying out the free demo to see if you like it. http://flstudio.image-line.com/
Another music editor I recommend is Adobe Audition http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/ . I have also been using this program for years and I love it. Audition is great for editing, recording, and adding effects.
If you want to produce music I would go with FL Studio. If you just want to edit, Adobe Audition might be a better choice.
Both of those programs cost money, but if you are looking for a free editing program, check out Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ . Audacity is one of the most popular free audio editing programs.
Hope this helps!
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2. If you have a mac than I am sure you've tried Garageband. If anyone will dethrone ProTools it will be Apple
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
Other popular digital audio workstations include:
Reason, abelton live, logic, acid, cakewalk & SADiE.
Why are you opposed to Pro Tools ? The mbox2 is purdy nice & affordable.
http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=104&itemid=23596
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Its also free. Took me 1 minute to figure out the basics of it.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
There's also cheap cables you can get to hook your electric guitar to your PC through an USB from your 1/4" out jack. I saw one at Target for $29, probably cheaper online.
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