Re: (idm) software decisions (cubase vs. peak)

From Zenon M. Feszczak
Sent Sat, Oct 2nd 1999, 04:27

>been looking more into music production, generation software for mac 
>platform.  can anyone give me some tips/pointers for trying to 
>decide between steinberg cubase vst and bias peak?  any advantages 
>to either?

Two very different programs.
If you only get one, get Cubase (or one of its competitors - 
StudioVision, Digital Performer, or Logic).
These are integrated MIDI/audio programs which are the centerpiece of 
music production on the computer.

Peak is a more specialized program, strictly for detailed audio 
editing and processing.
Good to use in conjunction with one of the above, but limited by itself.
No MIDI support!
It's a different kind of animal.

>i'll be running the apps from my g3/333 powerbook w/192 meg ram. 
>not sure about soundcard though.  can anyone name good ones to use 
>with the aforementioned programs?  is the one included good enough?

You can use the included audio I/O for starters.

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