Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) (bundle with Mic and headphones) It came with Ableton Live Lite and Pro Tools First and others to download which I did. I also had Garageband on a old Mac but all of these are too daunting so I am using Audacity which is about the simplest version I could find until I have time to study how to use the more complicated versions.

I just have been capturing my basic 1- 4 chord jams (some w bass, keyboard and drums) and play lead over them at this point. Have jotted down some lyric but it will be a while before I get to that.

One thing I learned is that speeding or slowing down a track just 5% really alters the notes and the sound substantially.

Is there a DAW that you think is the best of the choices I listed to invest the time into learning to using? ProTools?

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Posted by Decatur

Member since Mar 2007

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Posted on 7/23/21 at 9:08 am to Crow Pie

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Is there a DAW that you think is the best of the choices I listed to invest the time into learning to using? ProTools?

Pro Tools is the industry standard if you’re willing to shell out the bucks. I think a perpetual license is about $600 these days. Ableton Live is also widely used but is more geared towards electronic music IMO. I think it’s about $500. I have both but have been sticking to Pro Tools in recent years.

A lot of people swear by Reaper and you can get a license for only $60. I don’t have much experience with it but I’d recommend it to someone just starting out with a DAW on price alone. Will probably have a learning curve.

Reaper

Make sure that the computer you are using has the specs to handle the processing load.

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Posted by SEClint

New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 7/23/21 at 1:09 pm to Crow Pie

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Is there a DAW that you think is the best of the choices I listed to invest the time into learning to using? ProTools?

There are a decent handful

FL Studio has an ease of use..Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Cakewalk, and of course Reaper which is basic and gives you what you need. The plug-ins that come with reaper can now be used in any DAW though. If you choose to upgrade your DAW, I suggest watching a YouTube tutorial on how to use that specific one.

Theyre all basically the same thing, but you want no frustrations when also trying to record/edit. Just want a shorthand. I'm running FL studio at home because I am so familiar with it. Back in the very early 2000s I downloaded a bootleg copy of an early version, kept it around and learned on it. Nowadays, im running their modern version i paid extra for lol

I'm using a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface, which I can't complain about. Pushes the monitors well, records DI and SM57s with no fault. Focusrite has been a quality company for me.

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