hey,
Just wanted to get an idea of what kind of software everyone is using. Trying to see what's popular and what's not. Now, just to set things straight, I believe that it's the music that counts, and if it kicks, the means don't matter. However, good software certainly can make a big difference in the quality.

So... as for me, I'm using a Mac running OS 10.3. I started out using GarageBand along with a couple other utilities (mainly Audacity, more recently SoundHack). Now I've upgraded to Ableton Live 5. I just bought it, like... yesterday... so that's me.

I'd be interested in everyone's replies. Thanks
- Ben

Cubase SX3 for me, but I also have Fruity Loops (used for a quick and usually not very good drum rhythm)

I have Kristal for my quick (noodle) recordings, and sometimes for the first track of my "masterpieces".

Sir Riffsaplenty

I use and always have used Cool Edit Pro 2.0

Digital performer 4.5 and pro tools,  I paid for so I can get the upgrades.
Cakewalk, Cubebase, and a new one I have not  heard of , Magix Midi/Audio Studio 2004
Deluxe I got on a cd somebody gave me.
                                                   
                                                        Greg

AUDACITY...


  Free, Easy, and I know it......


    Though, thanks to someone, I do have a copy of Cool Edit pro 2.0 that I use occasionaly for eq'ing when I want a specific vibe......

          Jim K

SONAR 5 Producer Edition is great

what is a software??

hmmm ok. lot's of programs. never heard of Sonar...

dodo: by software, I mean a computer program used for recording

Sonar is from Cakewalk

oooh that's right!

heh, well then I have heard of it...

FruityLoops, Goldwave, Audacity and several plugins. I also use various midi programs to import stuff from my keyboard.

oh taka, i was joking man


i don't use softwares 'cause i don't make the record by myself, my engineer micosis have Sony sound forge, Fruity Loops and Audacity

i don't even have a computer 

haha

see you soon taka

lol, my bad dodo...

I thought that was a bit strange for a school teacher

Audacity, Wavepad, Acoustica...I just got FL6 & Reaper...But I usually record on Audacity...do The EQ on Acoustica....do the Editing on Wavepad.....hope to learn FL6 and Reaper soon...

Ralph

ugh, I went to install Native Instruments Reaktor with a whole bunch of refills and patches and whatnot... After 2 1/2 hours of endless installing of "ensembles" I kinda lost all sense of time and space... Tried to run the damn program and drowned in an endless ocean of virtual synths and effects and drum machines... I'm still being haunted by freakish soundwaves tormenting my inner ear... Seems I be needing therapy on my all-analog attic again

but for the record: Nuendo... that's the best 1 if you can't afford a Pro Tools rig!

It has been awhile since someone has posted something so yeah I use Cubase and personally if your trying to get a professional sounding recording which is easy yah this is it

I use Audacity for recording, but my most important tool has always been Jeskola Buzz.  It's a bit complicated but it's the greatest freeware for digital synthesis and mixing.

i am using col edit pro 2.0
alon with audacity
but mostly the first one!!
have an copy of FL Studios but its very confusing...
learning it!!