What's Your Go- To DAW?

Administrator · May 07, 2025, 01:58 PM

I was just wondering what your "go-to" DAW is. Have you tired other DAWS and why did you go back or did you switch?

I have produced a few songs about 14 or so years ago and I was only a novice and not that good. I've actually bought myself a new gaming rig.. not to play games but to start producing again... I have Ableton 12 and I've just found it hard after all these years. Getting use to it slowly after watching tutorials on the YouTube. I have even bought a midi keyboard
That will be delivered tomorrow so I'm committed to get my arse learning it again.

Just wondering how you guys found learning a new DAW

Slo_Mo · May 08, 2025, 11:10 PM

I was on Cubase for years but it was cracked so it was an OLD version. eventually forked out for Fruity loops which I had always assumed was a bit of a toy but it seems to suit my needs

Administrator · May 09, 2025, 10:47 AM

Yeah I also have that.. but I just find the UI messy and cluttered. I like the way Ableton is layed out.

But everyone has their own choice and opinion

tef 85 · May 25, 2025, 02:30 PM

i used to use fruityloops back the day made a few tracks like yourself i was a novice aswell. just thought throw a load samples and you got a tune lmao didnt realise about eq/fx etc.

got back into it about 4 year ago but started using ableton as couldnt remember how FL works. i started with ableton trials,then upgraded aleton 11 intro and just recently upgraded to ableton 12 live(standard) I find Ableton way easier to use

How much did you pay for your rig? i have battered laptop lol its ok but started lagging when to many fx going on

Administrator · May 25, 2025, 02:45 PM

Hi have the full Abelton 12 studio. And I have a AMD Ryzen 5 6000 with Nvideo RX 7600 with 32gb DDR4 ram. 1 TB ssd. 32 curved screen.
Also I have my laptop Asus TUFF A15 AMD Rysen 7 6000, Nvide GForce 3070 32gb Ram 2tb SSD upgraded from 500ssd.

My Abelton is'nt quite legit

but works a treat on and Serum 2 with presets. So im just gettimng back into it but its having time. I have a full time job aswell as this site to run also extracting acapellas ec.... Think I need to staff lol

tef 85 · May 25, 2025, 03:17 PM

my laptop defo not got them specs lol same as lot my plug ins aint legit lool im sure when you buy ableton you an share a code to another person give me sec lad i'll look,

ZacRoss · May 25, 2025, 03:21 PM

I use ableton, But I know a lot of other producers that use FL Studio but ultimately it's just down to preference

Administrator · May 25, 2025, 03:31 PM

You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginI use ableton, But I know a lot of other producers that use FL Studio but ultimately it's just down to preference

I think FL UI is to messy and cluttered.. but thats just my opinion.

cratediggah · May 26, 2025, 12:39 AM

Been using FL studio the past 20 years. Have tried others but I always end up coming back. Once you are familiar with the shortcuts it really speeds up the workflow

tef 85 · May 26, 2025, 06:19 AM

You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginBeen using FL studio the past 20 years. Have tried others but I always end up coming back. Once you are familiar with the shortcuts it really speeds up the workflow

see i used to use FL Studio back in the day and when i came back i couldnt get used to UI and forgot how used it lol so i tried Ableton and defo prefer the UI on there so much easier to use

Arthur · Jun 04, 2025, 03:14 PM

I am learning Ableton 12 currently in school and have recently downloaded it at home too and I am enjoying hearing the progress I am making each time I edit my track.

I haven't tried any other DAW's as I don't really have the opportunity; our school gets a free Ableton license for everyone taking music. I don't really find it too difficult but I am still quite a novice after all.

Administrator · Jun 04, 2025, 03:23 PM

Welcome... I'm currently using version 12.. not used it is many years think the last time I used it, it was on version 9.... MAANNYYY years ago.. I've had a play with it and its all new to me again. I don't really have time at the moment as I work full time and I run this site. However, if you need anything then just ask.

djfluke · Jun 07, 2025, 05:25 AM

Ableton all the way for ease of use and sensible workflow

HSPP1 · Jun 08, 2025, 02:15 PM

Always been Acid Pro. Never met anyone else who actually uses it! Tried ALL the others but always keep going back to Acid. It's not perfect and has it's limitations but I find it works well for me.