A few things to add to that. Don't be fooled you can really finish a song in RB. While many here, myself included take songs and polish them in other software, like Sonar, and Reaper, you don't have to. I like to use automation envelopes to do fine adjustments to a lot of things, turning instruments on and off, having an instrument drop back into the mix and come forward for certain sections. You can automate here. It is not as easy, but possible.

You can use both the fader move recording, and or the draw automation in the piano roll. Not as easy but doable. My hope is that RB receives a node based automation feature on the next version, then it will be a playa'

A couple other reasons folks move to other platforms are 1. the like the effects plug ins there better. RB plugs are good and solid better than you think if you use them and get familiar. Plus if you want you can add 3rd party plugs easy. i have the Classic set, the "Fish" set, and a few more, like T-Sledge "Sweetie Boy", and a couple other mastering effects. I think i can do just about anything i need. Since i own Sonar, and Reaper i can use some of the plugs from there. 2. Comfort, the are just used to that platform.

RB now has some pretty good audio tools, and midi has always been solid. The features are growing.

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