switching from Protools 6.4 to DP4.5

[emfrank72]

I am considering switching from PT to DP4.5 mainly to take advantage of the auto delay compensation with my UAD. I would use an 002 as my interface and am wondering what problems that I may run into. I like the looks of DP's user interface vs. Logic and Cubase. I really like PT but find that I use my waves pluggins instead of the UA ones just because I don't like dealing with delay compensation. Feel free to answer any of the following questions:
1) Is audio editing as easy in DP as in PT?
2) Will I get better performance mixing UAD and native plugins in DP than i do in PT? I find that I can only use a few UAD plugs if I want to use several native plugs.
3) Will DP work well with the 002 or will I be dissapointed and want a different front end?
4) Does anyone not like DP and why not?
5) Will there be any problems having both the VST and AU version of the UAD drivers installed on the same system?

I don't use a lot of midi tracks mostly audio. About the only time I use midi is with reason or with BFD for drum parts. I know some questions might be appropriate in different forums but I wanted the advice of fellow UAD-1 users that have used PT, DP along with other recording applications on a MAC.
Thanks for any advice you wish to share.

 

[Dragon_Huang]

Just go for it ......
DP 4.5 can run DAE , which means Digi002 perfectly .

I can't think of any reason that people insist to use PT ....
Only High price and that \"Digi\" logo...If that make u feel PRO ...

With a Better ADDA and with 4 uad + 4 TC poco combination..
I think it can beat PTHD a lot ...

 

[max cooper]

DP 4.5 can run DAE , which means Digi002 perfectly .

This has had me thinking about adding DP to my studio. I bought PTLE because I had never recorded into a computer and had a project that had to happen on the fly. Since I already knew Pro Tools, it was easier than learning a new platform. Sure, PTLE has it's problems, but to me the biggest one is that I can't find where to load a 2\" reel of 456.

Does it go in this little slot on the front of the mac?

 

[giles117]

1) Is audio editing as easy in DP as in PT?
2) Will I get better performance mixing UAD and native plugins in DP than i do in PT? I find that I can only use a few UAD plugs if I want to use several native plugs.
3) Will DP work well with the 002 or will I be dissapointed and want a different front end?
4) Does anyone not like DP and why not?
5) Will there be any problems having both the VST and AU version of the UAD drivers installed on the same system?

I used both and switched to DP and have not looked back...
Here are my answers to your Q's

1 - Almost. There are some differences you have to learn to adjust but after you adjust it is as easy. What is missing.. Shuffle mode. You can use a slip edit but it is more cumbersome. make a key command to make it as efficient.

2 - Performance is about the same. But Dp has freeze Tracks.

3 - You'll be just fine. it works via DAE if you still wanna use PT plugins. I dont. DP has a nice offering and the URS plugins A/N are finally available for AudioUnits so Screw Digi. LOL.

4 - No Commnet Love DP In spite of it's flaws.

5 - No Problems DP will only launch the AU versions.

 

[Dragon_Huang]

Recently, I got a file transfer problem between DP and PT ...
As we know, DP can import/export OMF without problem..

So everytime I finished client's work under DP, they might ask a copy for another studio ...and said \" They use Protool\" ..... :twisted:
I can easily save as an OMF for client ...

but the problem is ...If PT studio want to give me the file ..
They need to transfer to OMF ..and this function under PT is optional...
which means... COSTS money ...and need USD 495 to save as OMF under PT ....this sux ...greedy digidesign...
BTW, if I am remember correctly , PT need to pay for READ/WRITE OMF both.

Not many PT studio do this for me...
so, anyone suggest how to work with a PT file (not OMF) , under DP with a easy way ????

I don't want to pay USD 495 for Digitranslator ......

PS: I know OMF tool 2.08..but it can convert file from OMF to PT4 only..and this is how I gave my file to PT studio now.

 

[giles117]

Have the people who do the PT session consolidate selection all of their tracks when done so they all start at Zero.

Or do what i did cuz people are hard headed... Buy an M-Box or Digi 002 for cheap conversions.

 

[Dragon_Huang]

for convertion ?? No way..I am not gonna pay for Digidesgin..

 

[giles117]

LOL. I was Forced. too many people brought PT tracks that were supposedly pkgd correctly that I could do nothing with.

So an Mbox for 300 beans was a small price to pay to keep these clients who have 7 or more songs for me to mix

Basically it paid for it self with the 1st mix

 

[Dragon_Huang]

So, Is that mean, If I buy a Mbox, so I can use PTLE to convert all the PT file to OMF for DP 4.5 ?

Is that also require the \"Digitranslator\" software to do this convert under PTLE ??

 

[giles117]

Y bother converting it, just load the file and use the consolidate selection command in PT to \"merge\" all your audio tracks.

That is all I do.

Import all the \"merged\" audio into DP and mix away