Tracktion 2

[varamartin]

Currently, I use Mackie's Tracktion 2 simply because it's what came with my Mackie Onyx interface a few years ago. I have no idea where it stands in comparison to other software due to lack of work with any other. Any thoughts?

[bozmillar]

it depends on what kind of stuff you are recording. If you record standard instruments and just use normal effects (eq, compression, reverb, etc) then traction will do everything you need it to do.

When you get into using MIDI, loops and other specialty processes, you might find that it has limitations.

It will do everything you need it to do, it just might not be as easy or intuitive. Then again, it might be easier and more intuitive. I find it's pretty rare that I use any feature that doesn't come pretty much standard in any DAW.

I use sonar, and I find that the only reason I don't use anything else is because I'm used to the interface.

[brandondrury]

For basic needs, all software works and generally works well. The differences start to get more obvious as your needs get more advanced. The problem is a person's needs tend to get more advanced than they anticipate quite often. Another issue is in how the software handles problems that spring up.

If you've already got Mackie Tracktion it's probably pretty solid. However, I generally recommend going down the Cubase route simply because I know Cubase is mature software.

Brandon

[varamartin]

cool. interesting responses.

[Strangedogs]

yeah - it ain't the software - it's how you use it... although on my PC I use Cubase 4.5 - on my Mac I use Logic Studio 9 and also Presonus's STUDIO ONE. I have Tracktion and it works - just never liked the GUI - it looks kinda crappy and being an old Graphic Designer I'm into "looks".