Best Sequencer For Me?, Do I buy DP, Cubase, Logic, etc.? Options

[mercibeate]

Hi Folks,

Just switched from OS 9 to Panther and love the new OS. I'm using G4/450 DP with 840 megs...

Over the years, I've used Deck with Metro for audio and MIDI production, but I'm ready to move into something more integrated.

I liked Deck for its ease of use and clean interface. I really didn't like Metro because I never quite understood it.

I have a Roland JV 30 that I'll use for MIDI input as well as a JV-880 for additional sounds.

I'm considering Digital Performer, but would like to see what others think of this and alternatives such as Cubase, Logic, Reason, Live, etc...

Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.

Thanks,

[bossa]

The first thing that you have to consider is: what is your main purpose for the sequencer?
If midi application is your main concern, DP is a good choice.
But if you are more into the audio stuffs, you could try protools.

[Rayzen]

Logic. I've been using it since pre-Mac days (Atari). In fact I started on a Commodore 64 w/ "Midi Plus 8"; Then moved to "Super Sonus 8" synced to Roland MC500 and a Tascam 34. Moved from there to Clab's "Notator then to Logic. Which scared the hell out of me when it opened up . In fact they all scared me. I finally bought a Mac;sat down read the manuals and start asking question to find out what I didn't know. Now I'm pretty good with Logic. I have friends withe the same story in Cubase, Performer, Cakewalk....etc just tools. As with any modern high end sequencing software you have to apply yourself. But it's worth it. You love it right...(music)

[Rayzen]

One more thing. ProTools is overated and over priced. I have a 16-24 bit TDM system that my dual 1ghz Mac is not compatable with. None of the fixes work. Save yourself some headache and some money. Go firewire Motu. Unless your rich. Digidesign does not watch out for their old customer; they bring out new more expensive system while not solving issues of the previous ones. Not enough bang for the buck if you ask me. The public is listening to MP3'S. TV stations are balking on the expensive upgrade to HD. So don't believe the hype. These things are coming to the mainstrem but not as fast as these companies try to make you believe. I know you didn't ask for all of this but i just had to.
Power To The People

[MrDee]

I fully agree about the fact that for the price you pay protools isn't too flash. Yes it does the job and very well, however i feel that the other programs such as logic, dp and logic are just as good but for a cheaper price and with fewer limitations. Esp cubase sx 2 - it definately shows some potential.