Cubase Vs. Digital Performer., Vs. Options

[The_Circle]

I am just confused which software is best for Midi,i am working with pro-tools digi002 for audio but i need a good Midi sequencer and i am stuck in between cubase and digital performer..Any hints??

[sethjacquay]

The Circle,

My last post on this topic.

I don't think anyone has helped clear anything up for you.

So let us summarize, shall we:

1. Logic - is difficult to learn (AU, VST(using wrapper))
2. Cubase - has poor support (VST, AU(in a future update))
3. DP 4 - doesn't have undo quantize on selected area (AU, VST(Wrapper), MAS)

The all have support for slighty different plug-in formats(AU, VST, MAS),

but all are Rewire 2.0 compatible and contain some sort of DAE(Digidesign Audio Engine)
support.

They seem to have relatively loyal followings and must be capable enough to get
the job done. Does anyone use two or all three all the time???

Don't buy into this ridiculous "open system" argument because not
one poster has defined the term "open system".

Can you write plug-ins for all of them? Yes!
AU for DP 4 and Logic.
VST for Cubase.

Each has a long list of software and interface standards
they claim they are compatible with.

This is like arguing which breakfast cereal is better.

Cocoa Pebbles has more chocolate.
Fruit Loops has that fruitastic flavor.
Frosted Flakes has the most sugar on each flake.

In the end, it is a matter of taste and preference.

So picking one of the above 3 probably won't destory your life forever.
Try the demos and do your own research.
How many of these offer demos???

All are capable sequencers that have been around for a while.