Started with Reason. Still use it, but along with Cubase.
Why? Because I wanted to work with audio and hardware synths which Reason on its own can't do.

FL studio before and after. Simply because of the fast workflow. Thinking of switching one of these days but eh, we'll see

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First music software I ever came into contact with was Noise tracker. Then putting music production down for about 14 years, which I hadn't but that's another story.

Restarted with FL 3.0, then went to FL 5.0 and stayed with that for about a year or so. Then upgraded to 7.0.
I do however user Cubase, Ableton and Reason.

I like Reason for the Re-Wire function. Means you can still enjoy the features in Reason with your other favourite software.

Ultimately I will stick with FL for the most but will switch over when working with other producers if the need is there.

As Storyteller states, it's best to be able to work with a range of stuff, it also teaches you more as each DAW has it's own charactaristics and limits. They are all only as good as the person using them.

Cheers
Nem

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Cubase for writing, Pro Tools for Mixing

1: Fl Studio, Reason
2: Fl Studio 6, Cubase SX3, Ableton Live 6, Garageband
3: Because now i dont just produce dance music, and for non edm works Cubase SX3 in my opinion is easier to use than Fl (such as the multiple midi tracks linked to one vst etc). Ableton because its so damn easy to lay a quick beat and bass down while on the move, Fl studio because i have been using it the longest and am very familiar with it and Garageband because at University im using macs and there are some wonderful sounds in it.

And the reason i stopped using Reason, because the interface annoys me, no VST support and above all else, i could never get the sounds i wanted from it. Thats not to say Reason isnt a great program because it is, im just stating personal reasons why i stopped using it.

Nick

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i've used :
Creator
Notator
Logic Emagic
and now Logic Pro

1: FLStudio
2: FLStudio
3: I like the easy-to-use UI.

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Originally posted by DJChrisB + TONS of plugins (both instruments and effects)

defo man - I use it for everything and alerady had a few tracks released, check out christopher lawrence;s web site to see what tunes he;s spinning just now

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I started off with FL and it gave me my start on piano roll composition. I grew tired of how cheesy it felt and gradually looked for other options, the first one that seemed good was Reason. It took be about 6 months to get my foot in the door, and I've been using it solid for about 4 years. I wouldn't use anything else, it gets my sound perfect and I work in it effortlessly and with great productivity.

REASON!!!!!

ps. worried about not being able to use VST? VST sucks anyway, but you can re-wire if you need to. And you can sample hardware if you want those sounds.

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Originally posted by Diginerd Cubase for writing, Pro Tools for Mixing

do you use outboard mixer when mixing with pro tools?

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