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Originally Posted by Mosby  Last time I looked some of the alternatives to Pro Tools aren't that much cheaper than everyone makes them seem.....
Digi 003 (Rack - Factory Bundle) - $1549
Apogee Ensemble - $1949 -but you still have to buy DAW software (though it does go up to 192)
MOTU 192mk3 $995 - goes up to 192 but still need to buy software.
If we assume that we are using Apple's Logic - thats $500 on top of the hardware. Wow - they're all so much more affordable than Pro Tools LE. |
The reality ......
Digi 003 (Rack - Factory Bundle) - $1549
+$500production toolkit, to only get to 48tracks
+$300 for a convolution Reverb
+$300 for Sampler
+$800-1500 for a decent library and softsynths of sounds to cover most aspect of production , up to individual need ....
+$1000, special effects Chorus,flanges,filters , spatial enhances , delay designing etc
etc etc
Conservative total = $4500
Logic Studio + Ensemble, everything of the above and more(+3 other programs, 50 gig sound library) with better convertors and pres and no limit to track count, Plus PDC and more efficient engine for plugins and softsynths = $2400
If i was still a P.Tools user HD will be the only thing i would consider, if not for HD there is better offerings out there from other companies .