Just so you know, I own Reaper, Pro Tools, Sonar, Studio One, Ableton Live, and, of course, BB.

I have not experimented with Cubase, but many people I know use it.

I am not fond of renting software but sometimes it is the only way you can get it.

Like everything else, this music hobby is getting more expensive every day. Service is not easy to access in many cases, especially for non-professional musicians.

I can also say that getting service on anything at any price has been very difficult in the last few years, not to mention the expense. I had an electrician over this morning for thirty minutes and paid $250 cash! I knew how to do the electrical work, but I am too old to be calling around the attic!

Any of the companies that sell DAWs can go on a subscription basis at any time. They can also sell the company. There is no real protection, no matter who you buy from.

Billt

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”