Switching to Ableton?

I've been on the fence about switching to Ableton for some time now. I use Cubase currently, and I really love the mixer and the general workflow. However, I've become frustrated by a lot of tiny things that piss me off. For instance, you can't just create automation for knobs by clicking or using a shortcut. You have to click on an automation slot, go through a menu of your current inserts, macros, etc. and then you select the parameter. Or for instance, splitting left and right channels is a pain in the ass, and due to the lack of tutorial content, It took me forever to figure out.

Reasons I want to switch

• I really like the options for working with audio. Since I make D&B, an audio + sampling heavy DAW would be helpful.

  • I like Ableton's resampling ability, where you can record directly in the DAW. In Cubase you have to bounce to audio, and then re-import the sound.
  • I really need a DAW that allows me to have an infinite amount of insert effects. Cubase allows 8 inserts, and I frequently need more.
  • I like the Ableton-novation hardware integration. I really like the idea of incorporating more physical elements (launchpad, circuit, push, etc.) into my workflow.
  • No physical licence dongles

Reasons I haven't switched yet

• I really like [most elements of] Cubase's workflow

• Cubase's mixer gives me life

• I love Cubase's UI

• As hipster as it is, I really like the fact that not everybody uses Cubase. I guess I feel better using something that's slightly more unique than something like Ableton or FL, which everyone uses.

What do you guys think? Is it worth the time and money to switch?

Submitted September 03, 2016 at 03:41PM by Enamorrmusic https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/51054a/switching_to_ableton/?utm_source=ifttt

Javier Rodriguez

edm producers, edmproduction, fl studio tutorial, Music Theory

Saturday, September 3, 2016

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