As many of you might know I've been using Magix Samplitude Pro X suite for many years, it's really clean and clear, but I feel that the upgrade charge are not in line with what is being offered.
So I decided to go for a change, knowing full well I'd have to start again...
I decided on Presonus Sphere, a Black Friday deal. (Cubase was too busy, Pro Tools doesn't support vst's, don't fancy Ableton or FL Studio, Reaper is good but has lots of stuff I don't need)
So after a week, here's my thoughts....
PROS
Midi manipulation
Audio routing is excellent
One to many relationship between tracks and channels
External device handling, although control surface customisaiton is limited if one selects a pre determined model such as Mackie HUI/MCU
Automation seems well featured.
Good F1 help
Lots of resource online
Updates are included in the subscription
No bloatware, I have the VSTi's I need, don't want a load more
Has EBU128 loudness metering
Nice configuration options
Like the Focus for controlling plugins (Global/local)
CONS
Can't delete a channel, unless a track is deleted
Audio engine is quieter than SAM, and not as clear, Stereo sound stage just doesn't sound as detailed/wide (I really miss it from SAM)
Arturia V Collection 8 doesn't work!!!!
Tools seem to be a bit busy
No meter against the fader in the track lane
Struggles with performance, SAM was WAYYYYY better at coping with lots of plugins and VSTis (I have 48gb RAM)
Conclusion
Overall an excellent DAW
I have to re learn terminology
Be patient Rich....I feel like I felt when I went from Junior school to Seniors...
...But I can see the potential (would I go back to SAM? only if there was a show stopper function such as performance or quality of audio)
Anyway, thought you might be interested, anyone else made a similar migration? I'd love to hear from you.