Some of you will already know that I do everything in PowerTracks, which is pretty much RealBand without RTs and I've used PT for years, despite having Cubase, Logic, Reaper and Protools.

If you're going to give RealBand a go, then I would suggest getting to know the MIXER window. A lot of people do most things from the TRACKS window, but the MIXER is a brilliant feature when you get to know it.

For a start, you don't need to construct it, or set up templates - straight out of the box it has 48 stereo tracks, 8 routable effects busses and sixteen sub-groups. From here you can automate volume, pan setting and effects sends for every channel and do it in real time whilst you audition the track. In addition, you have insert points for multiple effects on every channel, buss and group.

I agree with all those who pointed out that we all have preferences when it comes to workflow and that these will largely dictate which DAW you use, but if you're just starting out I'd certainly say give RB a shot.

ROG.

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