Best Software for Tascam DM 3200/4800

[Stewart]

Hey guys, I'm currently using Pro Tools 10 (student version) and am looking to either upgrade it or get a different program to accompany my DM 3200. I use outboard pre-amps and some outboard compression, but use everything else in the board and Pro Tools. I use an iMac and just upgraded to Yosemite.

What does everybody recommend as the best program to use with the Tascam DM 3200/4800? I'm open to moving to Logic, Cubase or any other program if those might work more seamlessly with the 3200/4800 with iMac.

Thanks always for the great advice!!!
-Stewart

 

[Gravity Jim]

They all work fine with the DM. Choose the DAW that fits your style/preferences/workflow.

 

[Arjan P]

Like Jim says, for the DM they're all fine. There's this recent SOS article which may help you, on current DAWs on the market and their strong points: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr15/articles/spotlight-0415.htm

 

[Gravity Jim]

All that said, the best DAW is the one I use. Digital Performer by MOTU. Of course.

 

[cmaffia]

Cubase rules

 

[Stewart]

Thanks guys!! It seems like Pro Tools has always been a bit troublesome setting up the I/O's and getting the basics down with my 3200 and iMac.

I'm researching mainly Logic X and Cubase. Haven't looked at Digital Performer till you mentioned it Jim and it looks really user friendly. I'll do some more research. I like that Logic has a preset emulator in the Tascam board settings already. My computer is an iMac i7 quad-core 3.4GHz with 12GB Ram.

Is Logic X easy to use for a novice like myself? Has does Cubase compare? Thanks!

 

[cmaffia]

There's the Steinberg preset as well. Cubase with DM3200 is stupid easy as others here will confirm. All down to preference and budget. As Jim says, it works wit all DAWS.

 

[Arjan P]

I've been with Cubase since the Atari days so I might be slightly biased.. Cubase rules!

 

[Kenny Dykstra]

Arjan,

Oh yes the Atari days, I remember them quite well when I had 2 Atari's in the same room the Otari and th Atari, lol I've used them all and Cuebase Rolls right with them all !!!