Recording Studio Software Comparison |
 Which recording studio software is the best selection for your studio? Which features are supported?Here you can find a table with some of the most popular recording studio software packages showing their supported features side by side. Before you make the final decision you should compare them and check if your favorite recording studio software has all the features needed. Every recording studio software listed here is excellent, popular and respected in recording studios. However, there are differences between them. Make sure you select the right one for your recording studio.
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| RecordingStudioSoftware.net | Reason 4 | Pro Tools 8 M-Powered |
Sonar 8 Producer |
Ableton Live |
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| Infinite Cue Points |
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| Pitch Matching |
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| Level Matching |
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| Dynamic Beat Visualizer |
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| Key Visualizer |
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| Arpeggiator |
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| Synthesizer |
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| Granular Synthesis |
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| Wavetable Synthesis |
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| Graintable Synthesis |
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| Sequencer |
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| Audio Compression/ Conversion Tools |
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| Reverberator |
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| Automatic Filter Folders |
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| Synchronized Sampler |
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| Instrument/Device Sound Combinator |
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| Digital Vocoder |
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| 4-Band Mastering Suite |
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| Studio Imager |
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| Compressor |
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| Stabilized Performance Mode |
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| Volume Maximizer |
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| 32-Channel Mixer |
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| Automatic Pitch Detection |
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| Sampler |
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| Patch Sampler Functionality |
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| Monophonic Mode |
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| Polyphonic Modes |
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| Drum Machine |
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| Analog Effect Suite |
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| Customizable Sequencing View |
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| Vector Automation |
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| Tempo Automation |
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| Management by Chord |
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| Show Time in LCD |
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| Show Measures in LCD |
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| Show Tempo in LCD |
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| Real Time Edit Functionality |
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| Automatic 4/4 Phase Detection |
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| First/ Last Beat Detection |
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| Fully Automated Parameters |
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| Standard Musical Notation |
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| External Control Compatibility |
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| External MIDI Keyboard Compatibility |
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| Line-in |
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| Sound Card |
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| WMA |
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| AIFF |
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| WAV |
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| Line-Out |
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| AIFF |
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| WAV |
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| Telephone Support |
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| Tutorials |
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| User Manual |
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| Windows XP/Vista |
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OS X 10.3.9 |
| RecordingStudioSoftware.net | Reason 4 | Pro Tools 8 M-Powered |
Sonar 8 Producer |
Ableton Live |
| Recording Studio Software |
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| Description |
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| Books, Tutorials |
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| Price | $399 | $223 | $439 | $499 |
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