I was wondering if I should get the Cubase 13 and which version should I get
I also considering FL Studio too
Which DAW should I consider for better for producing Orchestra and creating OST.
Imo Cubase definitely gives the best workflow for composing & orchestrating! Between its efficiency with large templates/sessions, expression maps, midi processing, I think it provides the best kit for orchestral production. (This is coming from having also used PT, Logic, and Ableton professionally). There’s a reason why it’s the most popular DAW for that purpose. :)
At the end of the day though, any DAW will do about the same thing; it will just come down to your preference and workflow!
Thank you so much! What would you say about Reaper?
Cubase 13 comes with Iconica Sketch, which granted is a slimmed down version of the full Iconica but still quite powerful according to Dom Sigalas.You could always buy the full Iconica Opus later, that would give you quite a bit to work with I believe.I am considering Iconica Opus myself, I need savings for it though and a good sale at some point.It is actually 50% off right now it would seem.https://www.steinberg.net/promotion/ Iconica Opus -50%I just don’t have the money right now for it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-4RDmJLNM8FL has a very clean and readable interface, slim and powerful mixer (more powerful than Cubase’s and also more modular), very powerful automation capabilities (you can link any automation data to any parameter, modulate and limit it however you want, unlike Cubase) and in general workflow in FL is faster if you don’t have a midi keyboard and midi controllers (or remapped keystrokes). BRSO Articulate also allows to work extremely fast. FL’s loading time is 0.5 seconds, Cubase’s is 20s.
However, FL has some serious flaws:
- Only 125 mixer tracks (normal orchestral template requires at least 200-300, plus audio, plus synths)
- Bad cpu performance
- Barely functional video player (can’t even sync it with audio)
- Lack of some MIDI editing tools (attaching automation graphs, editing multiple tracks at once, ramps, etc.)
- No Tempo track (only clumsy tempo automation)
- No track freezing
- No track disabling
This is where Cubase shines.
On top of that, Cubase has a ton of hotkeys; there are macros, logical operators and other things to make your life easier.
Expression maps are almost as convenient as BRSO Articulate, and even more powerful. (only in Cubase Pro)
So, if you want a large template or want to work with video, you kind of don’t have a choice. Otherwise, choose what is more convenient for you.