Sonar is also fully 64 bit end to end and works well with Vista and will probably be the first certified to run in WIndows 7 as Cakewalk have a special relationship with Microsoft (hence first Vista certified DAW too).Ĭubase 5 - it's new killer features are the Variaudio pitch correction and pitch correct tools, and the new convolution reverb Reverence, which finally brings a top quality reverb to the table. Also has good mastering multiband/limiter/compressor tools etc.
Cubase 5 vs 8 full#
Sonar's plugin collection is it's killer feature - great convolution reverb, the full versions of Dimension Pro (wavetable synth for those Korg M1/Wavestation/PPG Wave type sounds) and Z3TA+ (analog subtractive synth) both of which were sold seperately for around 200 bucks until recently, so that's 400 dollars worth of very cool synth sounds for nothing.
ASIO is usually considered the best PC low latency driver, although Sonar can get very useable low latency results with WDM. Sonar is based upon the wdm/dx protocol although it has support for ASIOĬubase is based upon the ASIO protocol although it can support WDM and DX (although not DX plugins since Cubase 4). I also have experience of using Sonar, Logic and Protools. I recently upgraded to Cubase 5 from SX3 and also use Ableton Live 7 Suite. It's a great way to get your feet wet without breaking the bank.īoth have their pros and cons.
Many people like it and it's like $60 or something like that. Or maybe start out on the far cheaper end with something like Reaper. If after that period of time you find you don't like the program, get another. Maybe the cheaper of the 2 so that you have some cash for the other things. Here's what I would recommed that you do. So you'll probably want to buget for a couple good plug-ins. All the DAW programs have plug-ins for effects and things like that, but they are usually not all that desirable. Others will recommend everything from ProTools to MS Sound Recorder.ĭo you already have microphones, stands, cables? What about speakers? Makes no sense to spend $600 on software if you are going to mix on a set of logitech computer speakers. People who use and like Sonar will probably recommend it. People who use and like Cubase will probably recommend it. Do the same in the other program and pick the one you like. I suggest you download a demo of each and play around with them just so you have an idea of what they do and how they do it. Both programs will record audio just fine.