Anyone Here Use Pro Tools?

[asimmd]

Hi All

The title is the question.

I am considering swopping from Sonar to PT,but would like some inside know how from PT users.

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Alan

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Alan,
I don't have ProTools but I do have Sonar 2 and love it. Can I ask why you want to change?
Regards,
Charlie

[asimmd]

Certainly Charlie

I have downloaded the demo of Pro Tools and I am finding the workflow and mixing/mastering side of the program better/easier than in Sonar.

I have Sonar 8 and I am finding it increasingly more difficult to get a good mix,maybe it's because I have not found the right tools yet,but knowing where to look for the tools is harder than it should be.

I think the old adage,a change is as good as a rest,may apply here?

Alan

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Alan,
I don't think the secret of a good mix is in the host recording software, although certain ones may have tools to make it easier.
Try a freeware VST plugin called Voxengo (you may also need a VST wrapper if you don't have one). It can display a frequency graph of every instrument in the mix. I usually place it in the output section of Sonar. Once you understand the basic principle of a flat sounding response being level from low frequencies up to 500Hz (not everything has to be flat by the way), then dropping at 6dB per octave above that frequency, you can adjust EQ for every single item in the mix individually to make sure that each instrument has its own frequency space.
I won't do a mix without it and I can tell you everything you need to know to use it properly. It is one of the best freeware plugins I have.
Regards,
Charlie

[asimmd]

Thanks Charlie,

I have visited the Voxengo site and there are so many items available for download,which one/s were you referring to?

Alan

[Charlie Hall]

Sorry Alan, I forgot to give the plugin name, only the manufacturer, it's Voxengo SPAN, here:
www.voxengo.com/product/SPAN/
Regards,
Charlie

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Just as a throw in Charlie, I've had Sonar 2 wayback and now I have Sonar 5. The Sonitus effects are superior especially the stereo reverb plus the TTS1 synth which turns any midifiles into pretty good audio.
Tony

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Tony,
Thanks for that. The Cakewalk effects with Sonar 2 are not that good. I use mostly add on plugins, but I do like the Timeworks EQ and compressor that are included with Sonar 2.
Regards,
Charlie