Sonar User Switching To Mac Options

[Erik821]

I got into Cakewalk Sonar 5 about a year ago and since then haven't used any other program. I recently decided to get a Mac. I would take Sonar with me if I could (maybe v5.2) for familiarity reasons more than anything.

I've looked at other programs (Ableton Live, Logic, ProTools, Cubase SX,) and Cubase was nice but I actually settled on Digital Performer, the GUI was beautiful and it seems as though it may be easier to figure out than Logic (my real first choice). After doing a little more research I realized DP version 5 is coming out soon, but I don't know exactly when, probably in the fall.

So while I'm waiting on that, does it also make sense to wait for the new desktop Intel Macs? It seems to me it would, but since I'm a newbie here, I thought I'd ask you fine people for a little feedback.

I should also add that I do not currently have an Mac, which would make sense since I've been using Sonar.

Thank you very much,

Erik

This post has been edited by Erik821: Mon 20 Mar 2006, 08:25

[yellowbeak]

Welcome to the Mac Well, I tell you what - if you can afford to be patient, I would suggest buying one of the new intel Mac's and just experimenting with Garage Band. I bought the new iMac and I love it man - it is totally amazing.

The major software companies are almost ready to launch their releases for the intel Mac (circa April/May) - and considering that is the direction Apple is headed, I would strongly advise purchasing one. MOTU, Pro Tools, Live, etc all have releases *nearly* ready to go.

And if you can't wait...Logic Pro/Express would be a great buy - plus they are already set for the new Intel processing, which means that they should be extremely efficient and ready to roll. I haven't experimented with those as of yet, but I want to! My last experience with Logic Express was version 6 something - and it was nice. My only complaint is that it couldn't read Pro Tools Session files - which are a must if you're bouncing back and forth between studios.

I think MOTU Digital Performer is going to be sick once it's ready for the new intel Mac's - as I guess it can work with the Pro Tools files and, additionally, offer more bang for the buck.

Just my buck fiddy

[Erik821]

I think MOTU Digital Performer is going to be sick once it's ready for the new intel Mac's

Hey thanks for the comments yellow~

You know what I think you're right-I have a feeling DP5 will be sick.

-BUT-

I've been doing some snooping around unicornation.com (MOTU's forum) and there is a lot of Logic envy over there. Evidently Logic 7 rules when it comes to midi sequencing (I personally have never demo'd either so I have no idea). Midi sequencing/editing will be my #1 priority so the comments about Logic's superiority (again, their word, not mine) over DP have me a little gunshy.

This would seem to be a unbiased forum, so hopefully some comments from the members here about the strengths of the two will follow.......

[cornutt]

Actually, there's another Mac product that you should check out before you make a decision. And I only keep saying because a lot of people, especially those coming from the Wintel world, haven't heard of it...

Take a look at Metro 6 at www.sagantech.biz.