While there are some features we feel are missing, like the lack of automation curves, there's quite a bit to love with Steinberg's flagship digital audio workstation.Ī well laid-out single-monitor interface adds to the pure functionality of this program. As an alternative to Logic Pro, Cubase stands up really well. The most recent version, Cubase 11 adds to the already great software package, with a new Dynamic EQ as well as revamps of some familiar plugins.

Steinberg's original Cubase started out as just a MIDI sequencer, and decades later, Cubase is still going strong as one of the most popular DAW's on the market. Add to that an amazing file browser, unlimited tracks, other advanced setup options, and you get one of the best DAWs ever made. The only negatives to Ableton are CPU, RAM and hard disk usage, so for a bit less of a capable machine, Ableton might not be the software for you.Ībleton Live Suite also comes with a host of FX processor units and mixing tools. If you lean more towards production than recording though, you'll enjoy Ableton Live a lot! It's great for mixing and recording, and it's also good for production and creating sounds. Logic Pro X has always sat in the middle of these. Ableton users are pushed to create new and exciting sounds, with incredible routing, fast workflows and simple user interface. Where Pro Tools is targeted towards engineers, and designed for studio recording and mixing, Ableton is all about production. Not much can be said that hasn't already been mulled over by forums and blogs for years, however, Ableton Live still remains, one of the top 3 DAW's ever. No list like this would be complete, without mentioning, the seminal, and frankly, our favourite, digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. For producers looking for a very capable production tool, Bitwig is one of the better Logic Pro X alternatives.įor a Logic Pro X user, Bitwig studio will be a new and fresh look at production, and we promise you'll enjoy it. The workflow is fast and detailed, it features MPE support, AND it runs on Linux! The program supports VST plugins, and allows for unlimited tracks for more advanced sound productions. The versatile instruments and synthesis options as well as advanced MIDI features, help you create the best music possible. The incredible use-ability, as well as the “Grid” synth designer makes Bitwig unique. Made by ex-Ableton engineers, the similarity can be picked up, but it never feels like an Ableton Live clone.īitwig is essentially the perfect DAW if you want to produce electronic music, and we're here for it. In fact, it's one of the only DAW's we suggest to some people over Ableton Live.īitwig is a relatively new player in the digital audio workstation market, but it's managed to make a big impact. If you're a producer, a synth head, a modular nerd, or all of these things together, Bitwig is perfect for you.

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