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I actually found Protools the easiest one of all to learn, just 2 Windows and 3 tools basically. The work experience kids in the studio were normally able to create a session and record and edit audio within one day, the live guys got on with it very well too because the mixer ap operates like a real analog desk in regard to the signal flow.
Sadly nowadays there's the useless Protools free or an overpriced sub based version of the software.
Reaper is good but the included plugs and instruments aren't great and the aux patching is strange. I downloaded the latest version of Logic a month ago and was impressed with some of the features but ultimately I can still work perfectly well on my old software so won't be buying it.
I do have a soft spot for Harrison Mixbus for tracking guitars and for the sounds of the mix you get quickly and easily.
its a pretty std and pretty good quality DAW
Reaper worked for me because it is so free and tinkerable.
Cubase over the years has been a buggy mess right down to demo versions/freebies given out with soundcards not working. The e-licenser side of things also feels very outdated.
Some people swear by Ableton. It's good but it's not quite my thing. Same with Bitwig, Reason...
There are so many options out there. Get some demos, play with them, find the one that suits you.
I've heard that they're ditching the dongle now - about time too.
But my experience is limited and I've not tried ableton and studio one. Maybe try a few demos.
Good choice, I've had a three-day trial recently and I enjoyed using it immensely.
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
Oodles of tutorials, vids and support and continual free upgrades being released. It is a little bit glitchy but nothing like as much as it used to be. The new version is pretty solid.
For a beginner the learning curve is not too bad, and the amount of tutorial available makes this much easier too.
I had the previous paid version, which cost me about 380 quid I think. Bandlab took it over and made it free, and tbh it isn't a great deal different to the version I had. I upgraded to the latest version and if anything it's even better.
You'd be missing out if you don't give it a go.