Originally Posted By: Robh
I am just saying that for the newbie who has just bought BiaB, RB is all they will need for a long time, and they already own it. Why chase other things until they are needed.

this is what I disagree with. Just because something is included in the box does not mean you should spend the time and effort to learn to use it! If we are talking flyswatters or bottle openers, yeah, just use whatever you find in the drawer. But a DAW takes time to learn and you are not just learning the software but the entire music production process. My preference, for something so important, is to choose carefully and thoughtfully so I do not have to go through the process again later! I stand by my advice that anyone with a need for DAW software would be better served to investigate and review all of the options rather than simply using something that came in the box! smile

Also, your experience that Reaper was confusing is not the same experience I have have had. In fact I have found Reaper to be pretty intuitive and RealBand to be confusing. Like others have said, different strokes for different folks. To be clear I am not suggesting that anyone should choose Reaper or any other DAW. I am suggesting they should not simply settle for a free DAW that came with their BIAB!

Last edited by JohnJohnJohn; 01/26/14 02:58 PM.