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Ableton VS Logic VS Reason VS FL Studio
Posted on: 02.10.2012 by Yukiko Kildare
Hey everybody,

I have a question about what DAW I should use... I have been producing for about a year on FL Studio 9 and I really like everything about it. I just recently got a Mac Book, however, and I feel like it is time to step my game up. A few of my producer friends have Ableton Live and they really like it. I have used it a few times, and it is very frustrating compared to FL's interface lol, not to mention is fairly expensive. I believe that garageband is somewhat similar to Logic Pro, only Logic Pro is much better. I plan on buying an Akai Professional MPK25 Midi Keyboard in the near future as well. With all of this in mind, what do you believe my next DAW purchase should be? I love the FL interface and how everything is just a click away, but I know that my production could be taken to the next level with a better DAW. Thank you in advanced for all the helpful feedback!

-Nabu

P.S. Please feel free to listen to my music on Soundcloud!
www.soundcloud.com/nabusound
Sparkle Faldyn
24.10.2012
Originally Posted by ksandvik
AppleLoop jam packs
Rofl! That's the silliest name I've ever heard.. AppleLoop Jam Packs.. Sounds like an expansion for Dance eJay imHo.
Celine Surico
15.10.2012
Originally Posted by TCMuc
Slightly offtopic question:

Does the Logic Pro version from the app store come with all the instruments/plug-ins or is there something similar to Ableton where Live 8 only contains a limited selection of instruments and you have to buy the Suite to have access to all instruments?
Everything but you need to run a separate install phase either at initial installation or later to get all the AppleLoop jam packs and so on.
Rosita Bourdeaux
10.10.2012
Originally Posted by snoemu5a
That's a highly ignorant statement.
So you're just going to bump this thread to criticize the guy and not even give him a reason why?
Sparkle Faldyn
10.10.2012
Originally Posted by Nabu
Hey everybody,
I love the FL interface and how everything is just a click away,but I know that my production could be taken to the next level with a better DAW.
That's a highly ignorant statement.
Merideth Garnder
02.10.2012
Originally Posted by ksandvik
Ableton Live is closest to the FL experience. It should not take you long to learn it. Logic is a more traditional DAW which is excellent and for $199 at Mac app store a no-brainer to purchase.
How so? I've used both and don't see how the workflow can be considered similar.....
Yukiko Kildare
02.10.2012		Hey everybody,

I have a question about what DAW I should use... I have been producing for about a year on FL Studio 9 and I really like everything about it. I just recently got a Mac Book, however, and I feel like it is time to step my game up. A few of my producer friends have Ableton Live and they really like it. I have used it a few times, and it is very frustrating compared to FL's interface lol, not to mention is fairly expensive. I believe that garageband is somewhat similar to Logic Pro, only Logic Pro is much better. I plan on buying an Akai Professional MPK25 Midi Keyboard in the near future as well. With all of this in mind, what do you believe my next DAW purchase should be? I love the FL interface and how everything is just a click away, but I know that my production could be taken to the next level with a better DAW. Thank you in advanced for all the helpful feedback!

-Nabu

P.S. Please feel free to listen to my music on Soundcloud!
www.soundcloud.com/nabusound
Sparkle Faldyn
24.10.2012
Originally Posted by ksandvik
AppleLoop jam packs
Rofl! That's the silliest name I've ever heard.. AppleLoop Jam Packs.. Sounds like an expansion for Dance eJay imHo.
Nikole Resende
16.10.2012		Thanks a lot, guys!
Celine Surico
15.10.2012
Originally Posted by TCMuc
Slightly offtopic question:

Does the Logic Pro version from the app store come with all the instruments/plug-ins or is there something similar to Ableton where Live 8 only contains a limited selection of instruments and you have to buy the Suite to have access to all instruments?
Everything but you need to run a separate install phase either at initial installation or later to get all the AppleLoop jam packs and so on.
Ralph Alderette
15.10.2012		TCMuc,

There used to be different versions of Logic ($200 Logic Studio and $400 Logic Pro), but the Studio version was scrapped. Now you get Logic Pro at the Logic Studio price
Nikole Resende
11.10.2012		Slightly offtopic question:

Does the Logic Pro version from the app store come with all the instruments/plug-ins or is there something similar to Ableton where Live 8 only contains a limited selection of instruments and you have to buy the Suite to have access to all instruments?
Frieda Swoboda
10.10.2012		Well, guys switch DAWs all the time.

You don't just give up your current one and start over. You grab a demo of another DAW you are believeing of and work with it a little here and there. Then you start to see what you like about it.

A lot of guys use more than one DAW. They find certain functions are easier in different programs. Some guys like to do mixdowns in Pro tools or logic but compose in Ableton, etc.

So don't limit yourself to one program, you never know what you are missing. You may find yourself much more creative in another program.

I believe the biggest thing as a producer is to find the workflow which offers the least resistance for you. That takes as much of the "chore" aspect of producing out of it. You should always be looking for ways to do new things as a producer.
Sparkle Faldyn
10.10.2012		It's not a bump when it's already at the top of the list. And I criticized a statement he made, not him as a person.

If you want a tip, OP, sell that macbook, and spend the money on a proper audio interface for your PC and stick with FL Studio as you already know it somewhat. I've been through many DAW's, but I always go back to FL Studio. And you're music won't be any better by changing DAW, in fact, it'd be worse as you are starting nearly from scratch again. Loads of pro's use FL Studio, don't believe the retards that will claim it has an 'inferior audio engine' etc. They simply don't know what they are talking about.

The only way you'll take your productions to the next level is by working hard and get to know the DAW inside/out. I've been using FL since it was called FruityLoops. Version 2.something. That's nearly thirteen years ago, and I STILL don't know every function FL does.
Rosita Bourdeaux
10.10.2012
Originally Posted by snoemu5a
That's a highly ignorant statement.
So you're just going to bump this thread to criticize the guy and not even give him a reason why?
Sparkle Faldyn
10.10.2012
Originally Posted by Nabu
Hey everybody,
I love the FL interface and how everything is just a click away,but I know that my production could be taken to the next level with a better DAW.
That's a highly ignorant statement.
Rosita Bourdeaux
02.10.2012		Ableton has a very modular workflow. I wouldn't doubt you could make it work to suite your needs. It's what I use and it suites me just fine although I'll say that I prefer pro tools for recording live instruments and vocals. But that's mostly because I am fortunate enough to have very kind friends with very nice pro-tools studios.
Reason is something I would suggest to help bridge someone over to DAW's if all they have worked with is analog gear .
My buddy uses Logic for producing house and BROstep and likes it very much but I haven't tried it myself.
Never really looked into FL Studio
Yukiko Kildare
02.10.2012		If it helps at all, I have been using Garage Band and am starting to figure it out pretty easily. Well, the basics anyway. Have no idea on how to master things very well. Is Garage Band pretty similar to logic? How do you do automation in garageband?
Merideth Garnder
02.10.2012
Originally Posted by ksandvik
Ableton Live is closest to the FL experience. It should not take you long to learn it. Logic is a more traditional DAW which is excellent and for $199 at Mac app store a no-brainer to purchase.
How so? I've used both and don't see how the workflow can be considered similar.....
Monserrate Rupnow
02.10.2012		I believe the MPK even comes with a lite version of Ableton Live too. That said, I personally believe Reason probably comes closest to FL in terms of workflow, but it also doesn't add as much as a full on audio DAW like Live.
Yukiko Kildare
02.10.2012		Thank you! I will keep that in mind.
Celine Surico
02.10.2012		Ableton Live is closest to the FL experience. It should not take you long to learn it. Logic is a more traditional DAW which is excellent and for $199 at Mac app store a no-brainer to purchase.

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