UK based Reliable DAW builders???

Hey guys, im doing a bit of research for a local studio that is opening and they have decided to use sonar as one of thier main daw systems after hearing what i've done using it and shown how easy it is to use.

Now all i need to do is to help them find out which uk based company offers the best quality DAW just for sonar.
They will be using a Tascam DM 4800 as thier desk http://www.tascam.com/products/dm-4800.html

So does anyone have any info? Otherwise i think i'll probably end up building a pc for them lol.

Cheers scott mate, i'll give them a look now.

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Hey guys, im doing a bit of research for a local studio that is opening and they have decided to use sonar as one of thier main daw systems after hearing what i've done using it and shown how easy it is to use.

Now all i need to do is to help them find out which uk based company offers the best quality DAW just for sonar.
They will be using a Tascam DM 4800 as thier desk http://www.tascam.com/products/dm-4800.html

So does anyone have any info? Otherwise i think i'll probably end up building a pc for them lol.

I don't understand the question.

1) If the definition of a DAW is: an electronic system with the ability to freely manipulate recorded sounds using a general combination of audio multi track software and high-quality audio hardware....

then by choosing the Tascam... have they not already started to build the system?

2) If they are experienced music engineers then I'm sure that they have come across Cakewalk at some time in their careers. Most pros would be considering Pro Tools as the heart of the system.

The only dedicated system specifically built 'just for Sonar' is the V Studio that Cakewalk has advertised as 'now available for shipping'.

Perhaps you actually meant to ask "which company builds a good computer that is suitable for running Cakewalk in a professional environment"?

If so, I do not know (in the UK) but there are many in the USA that will gladly ship to the UK.

JNCS.com is a great computer builder on the east coast, if they ship a computer to the UK, it only the same distance as shipping one to west coast USA (about 3000 miles). If you call them, they will discuss your needs and put together a specific system for what ever use you have in mind.

I would be considering a RAIN... many pros use RAIN.

Yeah, I already figured most of that out...

if they are not overly experienced then good luck using the Tascam, it's not a tool for beginners.

You could consider returning the Tascam if it is under 30 days old (sounds like it is unused) and getting the Cakewalk system.

If they can afford 5,000 quid for the Tascam then I strongly recommend a Rain PC for 2 - 3 grand, see Rainrecording.co.uk