For singer/songwriters Mixcraft beats all other DAWS hands down and you can make professional quality recordings with it.
Showing posts with label Mixcraft vs Reaper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mixcraft vs Reaper. Show all posts
Friday, July 31, 2015
Mixcraft Finally Living Up To It's Potential
Mixcraft is easy to use and easier to learn. This is how DAWs should be but unfortunately most DAWS are a fucking nightmare to learn and a bitch to use. Geeks like software that is fucked up and that is why they love Reaper and Reaper will always suck. Artists like DAWs that work.
For singer/songwriters Mixcraft beats all other DAWS hands down and you can make professional quality recordings with it.
For singer/songwriters Mixcraft beats all other DAWS hands down and you can make professional quality recordings with it.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Mixcraft is Now Worth Every Penny
As many of the high priced DAW got shittier and shittier Mixcraft improved. What initially attracted people to Mixcraft is that they were looking for a PC version of Garage Band. Mixcraft is now even better than Garage Band and it has graduated to the big league and is now capable of producing recordings equal to or better than the troublesome high priced DAWS without all the bullshit.
Musician make the best music. Geek music sucks. Mixcraft is not only a good mastering tool it is a good tool for songwriters and composer.
While I will not recommend any DAW or audio gear I will say that since Acoustica has debugged Mixcraft it seems to be the most trouble free DAW out there. Others may not agree. It clearly beats the shit out of Reaper, Audition, Studio One, Cubase 7.5, Sonor, Protools ect..
Based on my recent experience and based on what I have read Acoustica's forum there seems to be very few users having problems with Mixcraft. Let's hope that Acoustica doesn't fuck it up when they release Mixcraft 7.
Based on all the criteria for DAWs Mixcraft is now a winner.
UPDATE:
If you go to Acoustica's Forum you will read very little users there presenting with problems. Other forums are loaded with users crying for help and forum insiders saying shit like, "This has never happened to me" and then picking a fight with the person looking for help. Reaper and KVR forums are loaded with fucking lying shit heads who are insiders.
If a DAW is troublesome chances are it is not the user of the user's computer, it's the DAW. Cubase 7 for instance was not horrible but experienced pro engineers are pulling their hair out because Cubase 7.5 sucks so much now. CLICK HERE FOR REAPERS FORUM If you want to have some fun go there are troll the arrogant turds who defend the indefensible POS that is Reaper.
Mixcraft is not perfect... no DAW is but it is IMO now as good as anything out there at least for my needs. If your capture is good, even a rank beginner can make decent sounding recordings.
I would challenge a good engineer to use an identical capture of guitar, bass, drums, keys and vocals and mix and master them on the top DAWs and then Mixcraft and see which one sounds best.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Mixcraft vs Reaper vs Audacity
UPDATE: Mixcraft 6.1 as far as DAWS go is a very good DAW. 6 had issues typical of most of today's DAWS. Acoustica now makes a respectable DAW that is very easy to learn and it has a great workflow. While I don't recommend any DAW software I can safely say that if you like DAWs, Mixcraft 6.1 will not disappoint and Reaper still sucks.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHY TO AVOID TUNECORE
This is from Acoustic Guitar Forum
A newbie asks:
I'm looking at learning a DAW for solo acoustc guitar only. MIxcraft looks like it might be the most user-freindly; Reaper seems to get the best overall reviews, and Audacity is free. I'm leaning toward Mixcraft if that would greatly minimize the learning curve!
Any suggestions or comments?
Here are the responses:
Reaper ... by a long shot! You can evaluate a 100% functional, non-expiring copy of Reaper for free, and only register when you decide it's what you need (just $40 ... a real steal). I use it extensively. I've added EZDrummer for percussion, and it works seamlessly with Reaper.
Audacity doesn't come close.
For just solo guitar any of them will work, Audacity is not bad for one or 2 instruments but does not support VST effects very well.
Mixcraft has a timing problem, it drifts something bad as the song progresses....and yes, I am talking about the newest version also.
Reaper s much better, but a larger learning curve.....
There is another DAW that slips under the radar a lot by Zynewave called Podium that has a very workable Free version. I felt the included effects were fine, and it was pretty easy to figure out....plus the price is right!
Are you using Audacity 1.3.x beta when you have issues with the VST support? I'm getting the full UI with VSTs I've installed in the latest beta version, which is the one recommended by the devs.
I'd heard a glancing mention of the Mixcraft timing issue but foolishly _assumed_ that it only applied to MIDI. Sounds pretty annoying.
I came from Adobe Audition/Cool Edit Pro and my recording was limited to using the two track editor for a number of years. Man, was I doing things the hard way <grin>. The first time I tried REAPER I couldn't grasp the concept at all.
Just as I started transitioning to the multi-track non-destructive way of editing in AA I ran into a snag with Adobe's license validation process and it made me so mad I became determined to learn to use REAPER. Fortunately I found a number of free video tutorials which got me over the first humps and I made the switch without significant self-inflicted injury.
A long winded way of saying that the user created resources for REAPER are pretty wonderful and can help ease the learning a lot.
Fran
Reaper sucks. The native plugins are horrible and unusable and when you install a plugin Reaper crashes. Reaper is ugly, unstable and difficult to learn. Mixcraft wins by a mile. -Mark-
Mixcraft mentions timing of some computers here
http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/v4/help/hs1550.htm
Audacity is what I used originally, and it's ok for getting ideas down. However, REAPER is awesome, and relatively user friendly. It takes a little learning, but so does Audacity; and once you start learning REAPER you're already starting to put that time and knowledge into a program that professionals use. Eli
I've used both and now I am using Mixcraft. Reaper crashes and freezes to the point it is worthless. Reaper is also bare bones and to get it to where it has enough plugins you have to pay through the ass because the free plugins and loops suck and many of the are not compatible with Reaper aka Raper.
Reaper is just some shitty software that remains in perpetual buggy beta mode.
Here is a side by side comparison of Reaper vs Mixcraft
CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHY TO AVOID TUNECORE
This is from Acoustic Guitar Forum
A newbie asks:
I'm looking at learning a DAW for solo acoustc guitar only. MIxcraft looks like it might be the most user-freindly; Reaper seems to get the best overall reviews, and Audacity is free. I'm leaning toward Mixcraft if that would greatly minimize the learning curve!
Any suggestions or comments?
Here are the responses:
Reaper ... by a long shot! You can evaluate a 100% functional, non-expiring copy of Reaper for free, and only register when you decide it's what you need (just $40 ... a real steal). I use it extensively. I've added EZDrummer for percussion, and it works seamlessly with Reaper.
Audacity doesn't come close.
For just solo guitar any of them will work, Audacity is not bad for one or 2 instruments but does not support VST effects very well.
Mixcraft has a timing problem, it drifts something bad as the song progresses....and yes, I am talking about the newest version also.
Reaper s much better, but a larger learning curve.....
There is another DAW that slips under the radar a lot by Zynewave called Podium that has a very workable Free version. I felt the included effects were fine, and it was pretty easy to figure out....plus the price is right!
Are you using Audacity 1.3.x beta when you have issues with the VST support? I'm getting the full UI with VSTs I've installed in the latest beta version, which is the one recommended by the devs.
I'd heard a glancing mention of the Mixcraft timing issue but foolishly _assumed_ that it only applied to MIDI. Sounds pretty annoying.
I came from Adobe Audition/Cool Edit Pro and my recording was limited to using the two track editor for a number of years. Man, was I doing things the hard way <grin>. The first time I tried REAPER I couldn't grasp the concept at all.
Just as I started transitioning to the multi-track non-destructive way of editing in AA I ran into a snag with Adobe's license validation process and it made me so mad I became determined to learn to use REAPER. Fortunately I found a number of free video tutorials which got me over the first humps and I made the switch without significant self-inflicted injury.
A long winded way of saying that the user created resources for REAPER are pretty wonderful and can help ease the learning a lot.
Fran
Reaper sucks. The native plugins are horrible and unusable and when you install a plugin Reaper crashes. Reaper is ugly, unstable and difficult to learn. Mixcraft wins by a mile. -Mark-
Mixcraft mentions timing of some computers here
http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/v4/help/hs1550.htm
Audacity is what I used originally, and it's ok for getting ideas down. However, REAPER is awesome, and relatively user friendly. It takes a little learning, but so does Audacity; and once you start learning REAPER you're already starting to put that time and knowledge into a program that professionals use. Eli
I've used both and now I am using Mixcraft. Reaper crashes and freezes to the point it is worthless. Reaper is also bare bones and to get it to where it has enough plugins you have to pay through the ass because the free plugins and loops suck and many of the are not compatible with Reaper aka Raper.
Reaper is just some shitty software that remains in perpetual buggy beta mode.
Reaper crashes constantly... - Cockos Confederated Forums
forum.cockos.com › REAPER Forums › newbieland
Sep 7, 2008 - 12 posts - 5 authors
I was editing a drum track I made in EZ Drummer and putting in a new mix of these tracks when Reaper started to crash all the time, even if I ...Reaper crashes a lot, help is appreciated : Reaper - Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/.../Reaper/.../reaper_crashes_a_lot_help_is_...
Jan 6, 2015 - Okay so, I've recently tracked my bands debut album. I've been mixing the songs for two days now (whee) and the software keeps crashing or ...
reddit
Reaper Crashing Constantly - Songcrafters.org
songcrafters.org › ... › Home Recording › DAW & Music Software
Apr 5, 2011 - 6 posts - 3 authors
Reaper Crashing Constantly DAW & Music Software.Reaper keeps crashing constantly because of EZDrummer ...
www.sevenstring.org › ... › Music Discussion › Recording Studio
Sep 28, 2011 - 6 posts - 4 authors
For the past few weeks Reaper has been working perfectly fine, but now, every time I open it and load my project, it crashes immediately after ...UG Community @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com - Reaper crashing constantly?
www.ultimate-guitar.com/.../showthread.php?t...
Ultimate Guitar Archive
Feb 27, 2012 - 6 posts - 4 authors
Does anyone else have a problem with Reaper crashing a lot? It's not even necessarily specific plugins that make it crash, it'll sometimes just ...HELP - Reaper Crashing in Windows 7 - using M-Audio Fast Track Pro ...
www.progressiveears.org › ... › Artists' Forum
Feb 16, 2013 - 9 posts - 5 authors
I have been using Reaper for over a year on a very old PC (Windows XP) with M-REAPER Crashes When Inserting Plugins? | The REAPER ...
reaperblog.net/2012/02/reaper-crashes-when-inserting-plugins/
Feb 9, 2012 - For a while REAPER has been crashing often when I insert a plugin. This is NOT normal behavior and not what I am used to seeing. After a ...Reaper Crashes when VST's LOad - Future Producers forums
www.futureproducers.com › ... › DAW Sequencers / Samplers (Software)
Sep 13, 2007 - As anyone figured this out??? Reaper (In my Opinion) is freaking sweet but every time I load a VST from WAVES it freezes up and crashes......Game constantly crashing on derelict reaper level - PC Technical ...
forum.bioware.com › ... › Archived › PC Technical Support
Feb 8, 2010 - 8 posts - 4 authors
I make it about five minutes into the core portion of it before it crashes. Tried running it in windowed mode with the graphics seetings turned all ...REAPER 4.0 is out!!!!! - Page 4 - Gearslutz.com
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music.../636038-reaper-4-0-out-4.html
Aug 5, 2011 - Only Reaper crashes on me, even with a lot fewer plugins installed. ..... use Reaper if its crashing constantly, I wouldnt torture myself like that.Here is a side by side comparison of Reaper vs Mixcraft
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)