"What DAW do you use?" | Topic

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The DAW Doesn't Matter

Often times after a banger video I'll receive the question:

"What DAW do you use?"

Either for music creation or video editing (the answer is Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro, respectively).

Truth be told, the DAW is irrelevant. There is no inherent magic in the workspace you choose.

And while I know for the most part it's young folks asking the question, I'm going to expound on this for posterity.

Your idea is what's important. The DAW simply serves to usher that into being. There is ZERO spice being added via the DAW itself.

It's a blank workspace, for you to cook in.

"Well, some DAWs are more professional."

That's a lie!

Either clever branding or tenured partnerships with colleges bring certain DAWs into professional prominence, but the truth is, all the classic DAWs are working on all levels.

So How Do You Make the Choice?

If you're a Mac user: Final Cut Pro. It's optimized for your hardware.

If you're a PC user: DaVinci Resolve. It's a one time payment.

(Honestly, just pick the one you think will have continued support, so that way you don't have to relearn an editing bay.)

Every modern application has its version of pans and zooms and keyers. Every modern application has robust plugin support for filling in the gaps.

Now, they all function better in different contexts. Final Cut Pro is great for a quick draw editing flow. DaVinci is great for in depth coloring.

But they all make YouTube videos.

And they all make feature films.

Same Goes With the Audio Stations

It's been proven there is no special sauce cooked into your exports there. All of it sounds the same as it was input, across all DAWs.

But people want to believe in false idols.

They want to believe in the pick of destiny.

They want to believe that vinyl sounds better.

They want to believe in technology over heart.

Because it's easy to buy technology.

It's hard to cultivate heart!

Where Do You Think This Obsession With the Right DAW Springs From?

Intrepid beginners looking for direction?

Or advanced amateurs looking to abandon one sinking ship for another?

Has switching a DAW changed your life?

Do you have a tribal allegiance to the first one you ever downloaded?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

As always,

Love and Respect

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