DAW/Sequencer comparison chart

[Zephyr]

Rozovian had the idea of making a big comparison chart not only showing features within one program, but amongst many, this would mainly be to help cut down on beginners asking us the same question about all of them every day. I'm not sure if this will go anywhere, but I think it might be worth the effort overall. We'd need to decide what criteria they'd be compared on, which programs to compare, and how we'd incorporate different versions. We'd also need people with experience from each program to let us know if it can deliver on certain criteria or not. Post your thoughts here.

[Moseph]

When I was trying to decide between Cubase and Sonar, I actually came across a website that had an extremely detailed comparison chart with several different DAWs. I'll see if I can dig it up again.

EDIT: Found it. Doesn't include FL, though.

[Zephyr]

It just burnt my eyes out, but it's a decent chart, it would be nice if it went into detail about which features every program had in terms of very specific areas (automation, audio clips, effects, mixing setup, etc.).

[Moseph]

It does. Clicking a category (General, Audio, MIDI, Special Features) gives you more detail on that section, then clicking "Explain the Rating" gives even more detail.

[Lunahorum]

reaper has gotten so good... I love it

[suzumebachi]

<table>
     <tr>
          <td></td><td>FL STUDIO</td><td>REASON</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
          <td>VST</td><td>yes!</td><td>FAILURE OF EPIC PROPORTION</td>
     </tr>
</table>

we should be allowed HTML

[big giant circles]

how's this one?

www.biggiantcircles.com/DAW_chart.jpg

[prophetik music]

how's this one?

www.biggiantcircles.com/DAW_chart.jpg

i remember that article...i keep that copy each year just so i could keep that whole huge chart.

[big giant circles]

i remember that article...i keep that copy each year just so i could keep that whole huge chart.

that actually wasnt printed in a mag. you might have been thinking of this one - http://images.industryclick.com/files/33/SEQUENCERS.pdf

maybe there's an updated one somewhere.

[Skummel Maske]

This thread is very useful! I'm wondering a bit about the DAW_chart file though, are the sequencers that are listed as "compatible with XP" compatible with both the "regular" editions and 64-bit one(s)?

I'm upgrading my computer and haven't thought about that issue until now.

[Moseph]

This thread is very useful! I'm wondering a bit about the DAW_chart file though, are the sequencers that are listed as "compatible with XP" compatible with both the "regular" editions and 64-bit one(s)?

I'm upgrading my computer and haven't thought about that issue until now.

I know that at least some of them are XP 64-bit compatible, but I think the chart only refers to XP 32-bit. The DAW companies' websites ought to give specific compatibility info.