To All,

I told myself I'd never post a DAW recommendation request post but, I'm in
dire need of some insight.
Here's the deal. For starters I'm very computer literate (Network Engineer
for 10 years) but, I'm sick of using my PC to track my projects. It
obstructs my creation process.

I'm tired of looking at a computer screen. I feel like I'm time synched and
slaved to my DAW. I miss the days of my 8-track. Now before you respond to
that I'll also share that I own and utilize a MCI JH-16 24 track 2" machine.
I do not own a commercial studio facility. The bulk of my income comes from
selling/licensing my music. I need a simpler way to create but, I do still
need to use my daw for various functions. I do not use digital EQ or plugins
much (Don't care for the sound). I am a VSTi freak but, lately I've
transitioned away from those because I'm tired of looking at miniature knobs
and sliders. I do have decent outboard and I mix through an analog desk
(Sound Workshop 34c).
I'm using Logic 5.5 to compose and Cubase SX to mix (Been using a DAW for 6
years now). I don't use midi much and the midi I use is generated from my
MPC60. I was thinking of purchasing a standalone DAW , to use along with my
2" (can't use 2" on every project...not economically practical), or possibly
a control surface.
Usually I play all of the instruments on my projects (Drums, Percussion,
Bass, Guitar, Rhodes and Wurlitzer). The PC always seems to distract my
attention while creating/tracking. I do consider the DAW an instrument but,
not one I enjoy playing.

I producer/compose soul/R&B/Hip-Hop/Jazz/Gospel/etc (Fela Kuti, The Last
Poets, Sly and the Family Stone, etc..). I'm an analog guy. I implement
digital tools because that's what my financial situation dictates. I'm not a
70 year old , old time radio fanatic. I'm not even 30 yet so, for those of
you saying this is some old rocker who's resistance to technological
advancement, your mistaken. I'm a 20 something Hip-Hop head ,from Harlem
,who produces soul music with live instruments.

Anyone experience something similar? Any Suggestions?



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Yusef Assaan
Black Cree
"More Than Tracks and Beats"
201.735.0097
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