Truckermusic

TDM runs on Pro Tools' proprietary hardware. More expensive (but it also contains the native versions). Unless you see a case where the TDM version is cheaper - it can happen on very rare occasion - stick w/ native.


NPP is a nice place to start, depending on what you need. I tend to prefer to spend my money on things that are more "unique" and have more of a personality than a basic set of bread and butter type of plug-ins - those are usually pretty well covered by the stuff you get bundled w/ your DAW software.


The Musician Bundles 1 and 2 are also a nice (and inexpensive) place to start. I'd probably opt for these as I prefer the Renaissance EQ and Compressor to the classic C1 and Q10. 
 
 
 
Rain
 
Thank you Sir.
I was hoping that this was going to be the answer.....so Native it is....
 
I do need a bread and butter set of plugs....I only have the plugs that come with Sonar and think it may be time to expand a little.....I still am thinking about that FabFilter combo of the Pro series.....but I do not have that much mula......and along comes the waves on sale and no ilok.....So this may be a good place to start.....Once I have a nice set of B & B plugs then I can reach out and get some more creative tools....But I need to start at the bottom right now and build.
 
Again thanks so much
Clifford
 
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