[Justin1524]

I've been running Pro Tools 11.3 and Studio One Pro 3 on a 2008 Mac Pro Desktop and on a Samsung RC512 PC laptop running Windows 8.1. I don't have any problems with stability or playback on any of these systems. Having said that, there are certainly pros and cons to each.

The bottom line for me is, I am trying to make the switch to Studio One Pro 3 for the following reasons...

1.) Studio One 3 is remarkably stable and fast.
2.) Studio One 3 is fairly priced at around $300, less than half what Pro Tools costs new with the ability to use 1 license on up to 5 Macs or PCs, no iLok req'd and no bogus subscription for updates req'd.
3.) Studio One 3 has enhanced features Pro Tools does not have.
4.) The non-response from Avid to the hundreds of people complaining are, to say the least, very, very disappointing.

In favor of Pro Tools...
1.) I truly enjoy the simplicity and elegance I've known for years.
2.) After years of learning Pro Tools, change is hard.
3.) There are features in Pro Tools that are not in Studio One 3 that I miss somewhat.
4.) Confidence when recording, especially when tracking, is king. This is just going to take some getting used to with Studio One 3.