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Originally Posted by Darryl Ramm
You Pro Tools real choices are Avid Pro Tools 10 Express or Pro Tools 11.
Express comes bundled with low-end interfaces, has restrictions but less so than what you are currently using.
Pro Tools 11 comes either stand-along or bumdled with the Mbox 3 Pro or Eleven Rack. The Eleven Rakc is lieky the best deal at aroudn $650 street. So out of your budget yuo gave. The Mbox 3 With Pto Tools Express is here... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PTMbox. You may also find other third party products that bundle Pro Tools Express (you cannot buy it without an interface).
Make sure you check all systems requirements and OS compatibility information for whatever version of Pro Tools you are considering. Latest version of Express is here ... http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/d...-3-4-Downloads
Although out of date this table gives a good comparison of Pro Tools 10 vs. Express vs. SE. https://www.avid.com/US/common/produ...ols-comparison
Now your PC better be suitable for all this or you'll be needing to replace or upgrade that. Personally if staying with Pro Tools I would wait and save and get the a full version of Pro Tools 11 or an Eleven Rack bundle. I don't like how Express lags a full generation behind Pro Tools 11 and lacks latest OS support etc. And Pro Tools 11 has 64 bit memory support so is much better if you want to run a lot of VIs, and it is not tied to only working with the bundled interface.
If you like what you ave seen or Pro Tools in SE then great, but there are many other DAWS out there, almost all lower cost and easier to get started with and fewer marketing restrictions/feature crippling. Reaper, Studio One, Logic Pro, Sonar, Reason, Cubase, Garageband etc. etc. And if you need to replace or upgrade your computer you even have the option of going to a Mac with Garage Band or Logic Pro (especially if creating/composing). Pro Tools is a great DAW, really great at audio tracking and editing, just make sure you are choosing what looks best for you and not just buying something "just because". |
Many thanks to you (as well as other posters who have provided great advice)!
To be specific - & prior to PTSE - I experimented with FREE, trial versions of N-TRACK, CakeWalk, Cubase 5, FL Studio & Propellerhead to get my feet "wet" in the DAW-world. Purchasing PTSE allowed me to learn the most basics of daw rec'ding but I have reached it's limits for the type of tracking/mixing (& genre of music) I require. A Funk/Jazz/Rock/R&B "fusion-ista", I prev'ly used 2, Alesis ADAT XT's & 1 LX run thru an Alesis Studio 32 board where I'd "drop" multiple tracks heavy on synth horns, Hammond B-3/Fender Rhodes-patched, key-play & multi-layerd bass perf with drum kit mic'd using 2 Shure SM58's & 2 SM57's (4 trax). Recording on ADATS is cool, but a lotta d@mn work (especially if you're not using a BRC or LRC remote). With the MobPre only having 2 inputs, I used 2, phantom-powered SP B1's in a sort of "X/Y-type" mic-pattern on drums to capture performance & ambience - to a stereo track only - kinda' disappointing when you require optimal panning placement(tho' audio capture was clean). I'm in no way an "EXPERT" engineer by any degree but have a somewhat discerning "ear" for at least, judging a properly, recorded, music production (I use Tannoy Proto-J flat-responsers, Event 20/20Bas actives & Polk Audio DB loudspeakers for monitoring).
Apologies for my extremely boring & long-winded post. I would rather move forward using PT than other rec'ding-based soft-ware since SE taught me how to "walk"! (I have 5 lap-tops w. excellent specs; system probs or OS issues are never a prob).
PT9 sounds good but just a coupla' questions;
A)-If so, what interface is 9 bundled/equipped with? Is it upgradeable?
B)-What EXACTLY is "iLok"- in laymen terms ?
C)- Pro's/Con's of purchasing "used" 9.
.....and lastly....
D)- Is Justin Dweeb-ber an idiot or what?
Again, a MILLION THANKS!!!