I've posted this before...

This is how I work.

I write and compose in BB since the software lends itself to the composing process really well. Once I have the song constructed like I want, with everything where it needs to be, I close BB after saving the file.

I open the BB file with Real Band. I use RB to create new tracks and the other tracks that don't generate naturally in the BB style with it's 5 track limit.

Once I have these tracks rendered in RB, I export them to a folder and load them into Sonar X1.

I prefer to work on the mixing and editing in Sonar where I can see things in the track view format, and where I know how to easily cut and paste, as well as drop in FX and envelopes. I set up bussing there as well. I do my final polishing in Sonar using the tools in my DAW.

I export that "finished" mix to the song's folder and open it in a third party wave/MP3 editor/converter. I do final levels and trim the start and endings to loose silence and count in clicks.


So, to me, each program has a specific job that it does well. I use them for their strong points.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
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