Okay, voted. I'll let you guess as to what I voted for...

Scott

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Looks like a Reason forum or two found out about the poll :-)

Either that or a persistant Reason user...

The newer versions of Reason have incorporated their Record package and is, therefore, a full-featured DAW.

A pretty good one, too.

Yes Reason 6 is a full-blown DAW, and if you're into beat/loop construction and DJing it's become a DAW of choice. I've stayed away from it mainly due to the copy protection, I have so many freakin' USB keys for that sort of thing it gets annoying!

thunderkyss


Just voted today. I think it's interesting what this poll means to "you" or what "we" think it's saying. Sonar is now: 25% Reason is now: 60% & I don't consider Reason a DAW. It's more of an instrument to me. Similar to Kronos, or a Motif. More so than Sonar is anyway.

Actually since version 6, it's been a full-fledged DAW, with audio tracks (the Record program was integrated into Reason).
I hardly ever use the recording features though, I just use it as a compositional tool to make demos.

Mitch_I


Since you can vote as many times as you want, the poll is invalid. Seems like they would've thought of that.

Mitch I.

to the contrary, I think it means you love your daw so much to vote twice, it makes the quiz even that much more bonified.

I agree it may not be scientifically valid, but if everyone here votes for Sonar, that will encourage more people to use Sonar, which will result in more support and product development for us.

I'd go to my Steinberg forum and post but it's takes 12 minutes to log on! That's why they are behind. 

Reason 6.5 and now Reason 7 yea............

I would consider Studio One to be Sonar's real competitor because people tend to be either PC or Mac people and Studio One is coming on strong in the PC market.  I have no official numbers but it appears to be the fastest growing.

"Yes Reason 6 is a full-blown DAW, and if you're into beat/loop construction and DJing it's become a DAW of choice. I've stayed away from it mainly due to the copy protection, I have so many freakin' USB keys for that sort of thing it gets annoying!" The piano roll and drag-n-drop audio/midi isn't in the same league as Sonar. They've offered a tremendous upgrade for 4,5 users. I bought the 6 upgrade so now I will get 7 when it comes out. As far as loop and beat construction, Sonar does this well. Few people would shudder to do this but grab some loops and one shots and see how well Sonar works as a looper tool. Octo REX is no Beatscape. Reason 7 will no longer require their dongle. I don't mind it since I have 4 machines. I only use them one at a time so I don't have to buy extra licenses, just plug in the dongle.

Voted:

Avid Pro Tools 2%

MOTU Digital Performer 1%

Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo 3%

Cakewalk Sonar X1 or X2 38%

PreSonus Studio One 2%

Ableton Live 5%

Propellerhead Reason 44%

Apple Logic Pro 4%

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