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-igor

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So I am thinking of totally switching over to ableton live for pretty much everything. I am curious why most people don't use it as a main DAW but for generally a looping/remixing/programming tool. I think it's way less annoying than cubase, and it (i think) has all the features that pro tools m-powered, which i use now, has plus more automation abilities. So what are the real benefits of cubase, logic, pro tools, nuendo, etc. over live?

Also, I have live lite right now and if I decide to get it I will get the downloadable upgrade to live 7. I'm guessing that I won't be able to use it on two computers since that's what the website faq says. I heard somewhere though, that it is possible to use on two computers with no additional cost. So what is the case, is it possible? Is it only possible when it is ordered packaged in the box? Or not possible any way?
 
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-igor said:
So I am thinking of totally switching over to ableton live for pretty much everything. I am curious why most people don't use it as a main DAW but for generally a looping/remixing/programming tool. I think it's way less annoying than cubase, and it (i think) has all the features that pro tools m-powered, which i use now, has plus more automation abilities. So what are the real benefits of cubase, logic, pro tools, nuendo, etc. over live?

Also, I have live lite right now and if I decide to get it I will get the downloadable upgrade to live 7. I'm guessing that I won't be able to use it on two computers since that's what the website faq says. I heard somewhere though, that it is possible to use on two computers with no additional cost. So what is the case, is it possible? Is it only possible when it is ordered packaged in the box? Or not possible any way?
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I think you'd be better of asking this on the ableton forum :)
 
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-igor said:
it (i think) has all the features that pro tools m-powered, which i use now, has plus more automation abilities.
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in no way am i trying to dissuade you from a switch, since i believe that people should work with the program that helps their workflow the most, but i am curious about this: what is automatable in Live that isn't in PT-M?
 
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zimv20 said:
in no way am i trying to dissuade you from a switch, since i believe that people should work with the program that helps their workflow the most, but i am curious about this: what is automatable in Live that isn't in PT-M?
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Yeah that statement was kind of based on an ignorant assumption on my part...I tried to find out if PT-M can automate effects but could not figure it out, so I don't know if it is possible or not but I guess that I jumped to the conclusion that it can not. I haven't been able to do it at least. But anyway, live has more and better onboard effects than PT, and is much more intuitive to use I find.
 
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yes, you can automate effect parameters in PT. when you pop open the plug, you'll see a button labeled 'auto'. press that and you'll get a popup that allows you to specify which parameters you want to automate.

once you add and save those, you'll see them automatable in the edit window for that track (in the thing that lets you select volume, pan, mute).
 
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well, thank you for the info. looks like I don't know anything.

but anyway, i'm still wondering if there are any benefits to using the traditional DAWs for audio editing over live.
 
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I use Live for composing and arranging, but I don't like the mixer as much as the mixer in say Logic or Cubase. Therefore, I Rewire Live into Logic or Cubase and do a final mix in one of those.

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seems like it will take over the world. it certainly has taken over mine.
 
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As far as I can tell, Live does not have a score (music notation) editor, correct me if I'm wrong, but that makes it a non-starter for me.
 
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i know I was bored and joking. if you're actually offended, I apologize.
 
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-igor said:
seems like it will take over the world. it certainly has taken over mine.
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Yes, mine too. It's probably the best investment I ever made. Throwing samples and loops in and out and just playing around brought back the joy of music making for me. :)
 
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