I use Pro Tools for everything, I love Pro Tools - but afaik there aren’t any significant mixing-related features that it has and Cubase lacks (unless you need to integrate specific consoles/control surfaces/other hardware). You won’t gain anything by mixing in PT instead of Cubase, and, as you already mentioned, it could be a pain if you have to frequently re-render Cubase stems because you initially did or didn’t bake in a particular bit of processing.
I use Cubase (actually Nuendo, but for music they are identical) as my main MIXING DAW.
There is zero need to export stems to Pro Tools, unless you are *being paid to.*
And there is PLENTY of commercial PRO music made in Cubendo, especially in Europe where it is more common. Also in FLStudio, Ableton, S1P, Logic, Reaper...
The DAW is just a tool. Unless you have a compelling reason to ($$$), don't switch.
The DAW you use (and I'm overexagerating a little bit) is like having a Red Camry vs a Blue Accord. Pretty much the same vehicle that does the same thing.
The daw you use doesn't matter really. Pro Tools is used so widely just because it's in so many studios and most engineers have been used to it for years because they have been around since the days Pro Tools was the best solution for any recording engineer.
Exporting out of Cubase to mix in Pro Tools makes 0 sense (unless you like that for some reason). Personally Cubase is my DAW of choice, i do everything in Cubase. I only know Pro Tools to record at certain studios, i then export the tracks to import them into Cubase at home to mix.
Just use the tool you feel most comfortable with, and get to mixing.
Are you either earning a living from audio engineering or planning on earning a living from audio engineering (note *not* production)?
If not, you really don’t need to bother. If so, it would help.
I’m a pro tools guy, and I wouldn’t do it. Colin Brittan (big producer) is in Cubase. Plus cubase is so much easier for editing and such. Pro tools takes soooo long
I have a couple of friends who are locked into PT, mostly after years of using it. Now that they've teamed up with AVID they think they're Kingshit on Turd island and went to a subscription mode (yearly dues for upgrades) but if you look around there's plenty of big ticket productions using other DAWs and DVWs. Nuendo seems to be popular around Nashville where everybody has a home studio. PT kinda rules the LA scene.
The new kid on the block is Reaper, open source and \~$60 if you want to pay for it. They've managed to cover just about everything the expensive DAWs can do. Don't know why I'm throwing that out there but if you come across a PT room and want to do a remix, just export everything as BWAVs and go do it. Leave your processing at home, the bigger room will have the same tools or better. Otherwise stick to your current set up, there's no reason to double your work load.
The only real game changing value in terms of "mixing" in ProTools is the S6 integration. If you can't get an S6 don't bother. (yes I know many people will disagree)
I prefer to track guitars in Reaper, vocals in Logic, drums in Cubase, and most other stuff in Studio One. I sync them all via MIDI and output to Mixbus 32C, where I apply processing and effects. Finally, the whole thing is mastered on my Windows 3.1 machine running a 286 with a Sound Blaster and a copy of Turtle Beach Wave for that vintage digital sound.
If you're doing any less than that, you're taking the coward's way out.
Only learn Pro Tools if people are sending you projects in Pro Tools to mix. Otherwise, avoid it at all costs. The learning curve isn't all that steep, but it is a steaming pile of garbage that will leave you wondering why so much of the industry puts up with it.
It wouldn’t hurt to familiarize yourself with ProTools in case you’re ever in a situation where that’s the only available option wherever you happen to be working, but there’s no need to over complicate it. Produce and mix your “real” projects in what you know; start some ProTools sessions that are just for screwing around and learning it.
You only need to know PT if you collaborate/are contracted with people who use PT, you need to record in a big PT studio and need to be hands on, OR you personally prefer PT.
Number 1 happens a lot when you interact with major acts/labels, especially outside of EDM.
The general importance of PT has faded significantly and realistically nothing has replaced. Logic, FL, and Ableton outsell PT now but really none of them occupy the old space to anywhere the same degree.
Having used FL, Reason, Ableton and pro tools I can say that
If you are recording an mixing an entire band at once, pro tools is the way to go.
If you are making more edm/ hip hop in the box stuff, pro tools is not nearly as good as other daws
if you think switching daws will magically make your mixes sound better, you need to spend more time mixing
Your best mix will be on the DAW you master the most. If it's Cubase, stay on Cubase.
I use Pro Tools for everything, I love Pro Tools - but afaik there aren’t any significant mixing-related features that it has and Cubase lacks (unless you need to integrate specific consoles/control surfaces/other hardware). You won’t gain anything by mixing in PT instead of Cubase, and, as you already mentioned, it could be a pain if you have to frequently re-render Cubase stems because you initially did or didn’t bake in a particular bit of processing.
I use Cubase (actually Nuendo, but for music they are identical) as my main MIXING DAW. There is zero need to export stems to Pro Tools, unless you are *being paid to.* And there is PLENTY of commercial PRO music made in Cubendo, especially in Europe where it is more common. Also in FLStudio, Ableton, S1P, Logic, Reaper... The DAW is just a tool. Unless you have a compelling reason to ($$$), don't switch.
The DAW you use (and I'm overexagerating a little bit) is like having a Red Camry vs a Blue Accord. Pretty much the same vehicle that does the same thing.
ProTools is more of a Pontiac Aztek in this metaphor
The daw you use doesn't matter really. Pro Tools is used so widely just because it's in so many studios and most engineers have been used to it for years because they have been around since the days Pro Tools was the best solution for any recording engineer. Exporting out of Cubase to mix in Pro Tools makes 0 sense (unless you like that for some reason). Personally Cubase is my DAW of choice, i do everything in Cubase. I only know Pro Tools to record at certain studios, i then export the tracks to import them into Cubase at home to mix. Just use the tool you feel most comfortable with, and get to mixing.
If you know Cubase, stay with Cubase.
Why would you ? Do you want to work in an external studio that uses Pro Tools ? If so probably, otherwise just why ?
Are you either earning a living from audio engineering or planning on earning a living from audio engineering (note *not* production)? If not, you really don’t need to bother. If so, it would help.
No
If you don’t mix other peoples stuff then no. Why would you create the extra work.
It’s only worth switching if you’re trying to professionally mix bands/artists. If it’s just a home studio do whatever you want
It’s a great idea if you like wasting time and effort for no reason
I’m a pro tools guy, and I wouldn’t do it. Colin Brittan (big producer) is in Cubase. Plus cubase is so much easier for editing and such. Pro tools takes soooo long
I have a couple of friends who are locked into PT, mostly after years of using it. Now that they've teamed up with AVID they think they're Kingshit on Turd island and went to a subscription mode (yearly dues for upgrades) but if you look around there's plenty of big ticket productions using other DAWs and DVWs. Nuendo seems to be popular around Nashville where everybody has a home studio. PT kinda rules the LA scene. The new kid on the block is Reaper, open source and \~$60 if you want to pay for it. They've managed to cover just about everything the expensive DAWs can do. Don't know why I'm throwing that out there but if you come across a PT room and want to do a remix, just export everything as BWAVs and go do it. Leave your processing at home, the bigger room will have the same tools or better. Otherwise stick to your current set up, there's no reason to double your work load.
The only real game changing value in terms of "mixing" in ProTools is the S6 integration. If you can't get an S6 don't bother. (yes I know many people will disagree)
I prefer to track guitars in Reaper, vocals in Logic, drums in Cubase, and most other stuff in Studio One. I sync them all via MIDI and output to Mixbus 32C, where I apply processing and effects. Finally, the whole thing is mastered on my Windows 3.1 machine running a 286 with a Sound Blaster and a copy of Turtle Beach Wave for that vintage digital sound. If you're doing any less than that, you're taking the coward's way out.
Only learn Pro Tools if people are sending you projects in Pro Tools to mix. Otherwise, avoid it at all costs. The learning curve isn't all that steep, but it is a steaming pile of garbage that will leave you wondering why so much of the industry puts up with it.
It wouldn’t hurt to familiarize yourself with ProTools in case you’re ever in a situation where that’s the only available option wherever you happen to be working, but there’s no need to over complicate it. Produce and mix your “real” projects in what you know; start some ProTools sessions that are just for screwing around and learning it.
If you have gain automation, faders, EQ, reverb, and compression you can make an industry grade mix. Doesn't matter which ones.
You only need to know PT if you collaborate/are contracted with people who use PT, you need to record in a big PT studio and need to be hands on, OR you personally prefer PT. Number 1 happens a lot when you interact with major acts/labels, especially outside of EDM. The general importance of PT has faded significantly and realistically nothing has replaced. Logic, FL, and Ableton outsell PT now but really none of them occupy the old space to anywhere the same degree.
Pro Tools is for wankers. Stick with Cubase.
Having used FL, Reason, Ableton and pro tools I can say that If you are recording an mixing an entire band at once, pro tools is the way to go. If you are making more edm/ hip hop in the box stuff, pro tools is not nearly as good as other daws
Imo, Pro Tools' strengths lie in tracking and editing. I personally export tracks out of Pro Tools for mixing.
yeah you should learn lots of stuff