Complete Production Toolkit overpriced?

[Dallas Taylor]

Originally Posted by srslab

I was referring to the 003 rack the mbox micro isn't exactly studio use hardware that one would expect any advanced features. MPT = Music Production Toolkit

I've been looking at Protools HD for some time but the cost difference of $24,000 versus $1200 is a fairly big difference. I say that # because I am interested in the 192 bit recordings that I had with Sonar and Motu hardware so the HD2 with 192 would be used w/ c24 of course

I mean to compare other vendors you can buy a Motu 896HD for $995 that has 8 xlr inputs @ 192bit. Then add Sonar 8 Producer for $499. The limitation is that this is a PC DAW although the hardware works with Mac. Digidesign isn't there as ProTools HD is the only option for 192bit unless you go with a m-audio interface with ProTools-M however the only card I found with 192bit has only 2 TRS which doesn't exactly work for a studio. Not many people use the 192 or have a need but some prefer the highest recording rates possible.

Since this is a Post Production forum, I'll only speak to that:

IMO, Sonar isn't even on the same planet when it comes to a Post Production DAW. There's much more to a post rig than Inputs, Outputs, & Sample Rates.

For what it's worth, I've never been happier with Digidesign then the day they announced CPTK for $2k.

[infiniteloop]

whoa, what post-production are you doing at 192k?

[Phil Jeffers]

I think the pricing structure is fair. The Neundo example is a good one. Other apps are lower in price with the same feature set, but let's face it, Pro Tools is best when it comes to post.

If this software is to be used for post production, then a $2,000 upgrade isn't expensive in that world. ADC included would have been better, but it's all in small moves I guess. I've seen just the Complete Production TK for sale without the VI's also for cheaper. I may go that route since I really have no use for all the VI's included in the bundle. I need to keep my DV TK 2 licence for two rigs that I use and will not upgrade to Pro Tools 8 because of the slower CPU's and compatible plug-ins.

Again, I commend Digidesign for brilliant products. Finally surround in LE!

[srslab]

Thank you everyone for your input and replies

[srslab]

Ordered today and should be on its way soon.

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by infiniteloop

whoa, what post-production are you doing at 192k?

it's a "big" project.