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Ableton Vs Pro Tools

LOQUITO 1:49 AM - 17 September, 2009
I am interested in moving to the next thing: music editing, mixing, etc. Since I am new to this topic i have narrowed my search to these two programs but I am open for suggestions. Who can tell me something like pros and cons regarding these programs or give me a better suggestion. I have a Mac Pro by the way. Thanks Forum.
DJ Sniffles 2:03 AM - 17 September, 2009
Pro Tools is geared more for mixdowns and editing and everything an audio engineer wants.

Ableton is far more flexible for production
Turn Table Tennis 2:06 AM - 17 September, 2009
if you got the cheese, get both. seriously.
DJMark 2:16 AM - 17 September, 2009
Ableton is a lot better for editing than it used to be (it wasn't until fairly recently that they added crossfades, for example), but I still much prefer Pro Tools for edits.

Since there's other (much cheaper or even free) applications available for basic editing, maybe starting with Ableton Live would be a good move.

I haven't used it extensively, but for $79 AudioFile Engineering's "Wave Editor" looks cool: www.audiofile-engineering.com
DVDjHardy 2:35 AM - 17 September, 2009
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if you got the cheese, get both. seriously.


Yep, and run Ableton as rewire into Pro Tools. I do the same, but with Logic Pro. Best of both worlds.
DJ Sniffles 2:44 AM - 17 September, 2009
Also (when dealing with vocals and instruments) ProTools is the king for recording
LOQUITO 2:46 AM - 17 September, 2009
What is with Logic Pro ???
Turn Table Tennis 3:57 AM - 17 September, 2009
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What is with Logic Pro ???


i think his dad died... been a bit edgy lately.
Dj Ace 4:34 AM - 18 September, 2009
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What is with Logic Pro ???


A mac only recording/production app....very dope and easy to learn with tutorials
DJ Shameless 3:18 PM - 18 September, 2009
Ableton's the way to start. if i'm not mistaken, the demo version does everything the full version allows except the option to save or export. So it'll be good to get a feel for production first, before you fork out the cash. But once you get into it, you will definitely wanna take it further. good luck.
LOQUITO 2:29 AM - 20 September, 2009
Love my wife... she just got me Ableton Live as a surprise.... Now time to do some heavy intructions-reading time.... I guess I am babysiting all day tomorrow
LOQUITO 3:52 AM - 23 September, 2009
Where can I find help learning more about Ableton... I rather ask a live person ...
DJ Sniffles 8:09 AM - 23 September, 2009
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Where can I find help learning more about Ableton... I rather ask a live person ...


Ableton takes lots of time and patience
DJMark 11:27 AM - 23 September, 2009
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Ableton takes lots of time and patience


Kind of ironic, since it was originally marketed as being ultra-simple...

Seems like people without past experience on other DAW software sometimes have an easier time jumping into Ableton, compared with people who have a lot of experience with Pro Tools or whatever.
DVDjHardy 12:39 PM - 23 September, 2009
It really is very simple. It took me going through a couple of tutorials within Ableton (less than 15 minutes) to get the basics down. After that, it was just a matter of getting your hands dirty making it do what you have in mind.