13 Reasons Why PRO TOOLS is BETTER than REAPER

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  • Pro Tools has been the Industry Standard for decades, and there are 13 "very good" reasons why that is! If you're a Reaper user, you're never going to be a pro! But you can get the Ultimate Reaper Guide here: transactions.sendowl.com/stor...
    0:00 - Intro
    1:06 - The Name is Cool!
    1:50 - Pro Tools Sounds Better
    3:09 - More Expensive, more better
    4:37 - Rental is Awesome
    6:08 - Free Pro Tools!
    7:51 - Industry Standard
    8:51 - Pro Tools Looks Better
    10:08 - Cool Virtual Instruments!
    11:10 - YOU WILL ASSIMILATE
    12:11 - iLoks are super useful
    13:07 - Dedicated hardware is great
    13:53 - All the Recording Schools use Pro Tools
    15:33 - It Just Works
    17:35 - Bloopers
    About Spectre Sound Studios:
    I'm Glenn Fricker, engineer here at Spectre Sound Studios. I love making records, and after doing it for sixteen years, I want to pass on what I've learned. On my channel you can find tutorials on how to record guitar, bass, real drums and vocals. There's reviews and demos of tube amps, amp sims, drums, mics, preamps, outboard gear, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and plugin effects.
    We've covered Moon on the Water, played Bias FX, given you the absolute best in Stupid Musician Texts, ranted & raved about bass guitar, and this channel is where The Eagle has Landed.
    Everything you've wanted to learn about recording Hard Rock & Heavy Metal can be found right here on this channel!
    I also respond to your comments & questions: The best make it into the SMG Viewer's Comments series of videos. Loads of fun, lots of laughs.
    Thanks for checking out my channel & please subscribe!

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  • @bgamervideo2714
    @bgamervideo2714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2444

    can we all just appriciate that Glen's suit is now oversized

    • @AlcaHolicGamer
      @AlcaHolicGamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      widepeepoHappy

    • @gameon2000
      @gameon2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      You can hide half of his studio gear under this jacket, this jacket is so big - it has its own postal area code😁

    • @musicworldnow365
      @musicworldnow365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@gameon2000 That's a good one🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @FatNorthernBigot
      @FatNorthernBigot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      There's more room for a larger wallet, thanks to being a corporate shill! 👍

    • @petergedd9330
      @petergedd9330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Naa he just shrunk in the wash

  • @treyxaviermusic
    @treyxaviermusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1338

    They’ve used Reaper at Abbey Road for years, it’s what gave the Beatles their sound. Of course, back then they only had stock plugins to work with, but it forced them to be more creative

    • @dr.weeniehutjr
      @dr.weeniehutjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      💀💀

    • @Syntox
      @Syntox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      As was the style at the time....

    • @farqueleyou7578
      @farqueleyou7578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Syntox Like an onion in the belt 👍

    • @lauragarcia4037
      @lauragarcia4037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Right. Sounds may sound better,..but if the song sucks,...it still sucks!!

    • @DenisAshton
      @DenisAshton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They used pro tools ultimate

  • @alteralien2223
    @alteralien2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    Thanks for telling me that everything with "pro" is better. Now I don't have to be guilty about pro-crastinating.

    • @mr.mikehunt4286
      @mr.mikehunt4286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AVID locked in clients with the help of the FBI, FBI replace NAGRA machines with ProTools in the 1990s, they purchase shares of avid, they have been protecting AVID, They have been spying on competitors, targeting threats to their investment,
      it’s illegal for the FBI to have shares of a private sector unless it’s for a short term investigation, SHORT term with F.B.I. It’s three years max not 30, this is how they want the contracts in schools to have Protools and stores and all the machines, Now they are colluding to keep a Daw Use the in the big rooms too expensive for everyone else I remember when a few people get into Hollywood and his big rooms.

    • @natura808
      @natura808 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gold! Lol

    • @kippahthefrenchiewhippasni9689
      @kippahthefrenchiewhippasni9689 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣

    • @ridinglow6732
      @ridinglow6732 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@natura808 not at all

    • @beatdeala5128
      @beatdeala5128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol

  • @nkogliaz
    @nkogliaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +476

    This is literally the best Reaper sales pitch video I have ever seen in my life.

    • @marceloharguindey159
      @marceloharguindey159 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Indeed 😂😂😂

    • @SakhaGaming
      @SakhaGaming 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      When he said the makers of winamp made it, i was like, count me in!

    • @alexandersprout7992
      @alexandersprout7992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Reaper, Reaper, Reaper! It really whips llama’s ass!

  • @balldip
    @balldip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Glenn looks like the lawyer you’re praying that the state doesn’t provide you.

    • @eurekaness
      @eurekaness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Reminded me immediately of the lawyer in Trailer Park Boys.

    • @gameon2000
      @gameon2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣👍

    • @justiceforcier3853
      @justiceforcier3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reminded me of Dwight Schrute

    • @cjrdrums1
      @cjrdrums1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Better call Saul

    • @oldmansteve
      @oldmansteve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Strong Penn and Teller vibe

  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    13 reasons why (the sequel)

    • @martellackerman3434
      @martellackerman3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The legend has spoken

    • @lordhammerwind
      @lordhammerwind 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🌽🌽🌽

    • @rietheguyschannel
      @rietheguyschannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your channel is all 13 of my reasons

    • @DavidSollows
      @DavidSollows 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the search for more subs 😅! Love the full commitment to satire on this one Glenn!

    • @beehype46and2
      @beehype46and2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slosh :O

  • @josephpement9285
    @josephpement9285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    Glen releases this video and literally a week later Avid's stock drops $10 per share. You're doing good work Glen!

  • @gameon2000
    @gameon2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Shout out to Glenn for having balls to rock that 1991 style suit, shirt & tie in 2021!

    • @therealkakitron
      @therealkakitron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And chances are he's actually had that suit since 1991

    • @EmiPianoMX
      @EmiPianoMX ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@therealkakitron Avid (then Digidesign) gave that suit to Glenn on 1991, he couldn't do this video without that suit.

    • @noah._.powell
      @noah._.powell ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks good on him!

  • @sonicpainter
    @sonicpainter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    He needs a silent sidekick in this video. "Glenn and Teller"

  • @YaroShien
    @YaroShien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    I love how quickly Glenn goes from 0-100 in seconds, you can see all the stages of grief in real-time.

    • @jazzylamel
      @jazzylamel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see you how you moving with this. Love it! Fuck you!!

    • @therealrockguy100
      @therealrockguy100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think Glenn is ever at 0 :)

    • @Poly6Groove
      @Poly6Groove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      his grief GAIN STAGES had clipped.

  • @LiefTheDroid
    @LiefTheDroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Dude, I was seriously thinking about going buying pro tools, I'm on my way to start a professional studio and the "Industry standard" argument was making me belive that was worth it. Now I'm really glad I watched this video. Thank you Glenn, you opened my eyes to reaper, i just bought the Alex Steel course AND Reaper, and I'm starting to work with it in this exact moment! Thank you again!

    • @tommyv365
      @tommyv365 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well he talks a lot about reaper, but there still are a lot out there. Abelton, Cubase, Logic etc. I tried them, but have been using Reaper the past several years myself with little complaints!

    • @doyouevendjentbro7281
      @doyouevendjentbro7281 ปีที่แล้ว

      best decision you've ever made

    • @silkroad1201
      @silkroad1201 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Pro Tools is way better. Don't listen to this garbage. If Reaper had a similar name it would be Basic Tools

    • @silkroad1201
      @silkroad1201 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@doyouevendjentbro7281financially maybe

    • @doyouevendjentbro7281
      @doyouevendjentbro7281 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@silkroad1201 your troll profile picture says it all 🤣

  • @jona_KardCiv1
    @jona_KardCiv1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    FYI: Blue Oyster Cult's song was actually about the DAW.

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't fear the Ableton?

    • @jona_KardCiv1
      @jona_KardCiv1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ndlanding I love Ableton. I also love electronic music.

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jona_KardCiv1 I don't love Ableton, but it's better than the rest, overall. As for electronic music, my opinion varies widely. I love freaky stuff, but I also love "Blinding Lights". Does that make me gay? Nah, I got a Tube Screamer!

  • @psmith2403
    @psmith2403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I got the free version of Pro Tools and still wanted a refund.

    • @aleksanderdjuran8010
      @aleksanderdjuran8010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for making me spit my drink out :"D Best comment I've read here today

    • @psmith2403
      @psmith2403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aleksanderdjuran8010 I aim to please! :D

    • @jaronhodgson9120
      @jaronhodgson9120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i was thinking of getting into audio engineering so i went to a music store to get some advice, they recommend me pro tools and i’m so glad i watched this video before i looked into it!

    • @psmith2403
      @psmith2403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jaronhodgson9120 Reaper is great. You basically have a lifetime free trial, but it is absolutely worth the $60. Also, Cakewalk by Sonar (one of Protools biggest competitors back in the day) is available for free as well.

    • @JeremyPrado
      @JeremyPrado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL🤣🤣🤣

  • @mlrusted7664
    @mlrusted7664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    When Glenn puts that suit on, you immediately know one thing : ULTIMATE sarcasm is unlocked.

    • @2112jonr
      @2112jonr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It drew me to this video ! :D

  • @GeneralDrunkenStumblefuk
    @GeneralDrunkenStumblefuk ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow, I really thought pro tools was out of my reach financially but the way this guy explained it, I can't afford not to have pro tools! Thanks epic suit guy

  • @DazWillis
    @DazWillis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I find a good mix of tools is Reaper with Reason Rack and Guitar Rig Pro. Everything you need as a all in one musician, that does it all yourself. 👍🏼 also Air Music Technology has some amazing VSTs.

  • @ThatBeTheQuestion
    @ThatBeTheQuestion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I'm not even two minutes into the video and I can already clearly see Glenn's absolute and unadulterated rage bursting through the friendly, calm, comical façade. This is peak content.

  • @allanmalloy8266
    @allanmalloy8266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Still love how Reaper is running in the background the entire time nice Glenn talks.
    Thanks for making my agonizingly boring night less shitty, Glenn.

    • @rakridge
      @rakridge ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I have pro tools 10 but I prefer Reaper It works on almost all computers and the price is right.

  • @jwr6656
    @jwr6656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A few years back, Audible Studios in Newark, NJ switched over to REAPER from PT because of some of these 13 Reasons - and a few more. I coach other audiobook narrators on how to customize REAPER for ease of use in their home studios.

  • @kyliebriz
    @kyliebriz ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. I went from Cakewalk, to Sonar, and then to Pro Tools while working at various studios. I've been using PT for so long, it's hard to find the right time to trim the tail and embrace the learning curve. It's on my "to do" list for next year.

    • @GgWifi-ot2sh
      @GgWifi-ot2sh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reaper is king. And you can make reaper look like pro tools in the themes if you want...

  • @prestonh4348
    @prestonh4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    Stock market Glenn can’t hurt you... remember that.

  • @SlowCyde512
    @SlowCyde512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    i love how hes recording his voice in reaper in the background in obvious plain sight

    • @NihilQuest
      @NihilQuest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He should've used a pro tools theme, lol

    • @hull_k0gan641
      @hull_k0gan641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol thank you for this. I was pretty sure I was sensing sarcasm in this vid but I was confused. Thanks a pant load.

    • @cesarvelasquez3186
      @cesarvelasquez3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No wonder It sounds so shit!!! 😂😂😂

    • @metalinyourhead3604
      @metalinyourhead3604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And the two different mixes were both Reaper. Glenn is hilarious.

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He always does that

  • @dobbs123456789
    @dobbs123456789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The oversized suit adds to the comedy. Makes Glenn look like a used car salesman.
    Have a nice day.

  • @wjniemi
    @wjniemi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this, Glenn. Add number 14... spiffy proprietary plugin format (AAX). I've never tried Reaper, but I have been using Cakewalk since switching from analog and now it's FREE and MAINTAINED.

  • @tayzonday
    @tayzonday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Oh boy!🍿🍿🍿

    • @bradchervel5202
      @bradchervel5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You are chocolate raining on a lot of my favorite subs for some reason with very little substance

    • @astickman7054
      @astickman7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i've seen you commenting a lot recently

    • @bradchervel5202
      @bradchervel5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@astickman7054 He's been hacked

    • @tayzonday
      @tayzonday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@bradchervel5202 . . . Because you single every other commenter out for, what - using the platform? What’s my sin here Karen? Existence? Shoot me dead then!

    • @LT66100
      @LT66100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Legend🙏

  • @derekcashat4378
    @derekcashat4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    penn jillette about to come in hot with a cease and desist for using his likeness

    • @jimsicle
      @jimsicle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Was just about to say this

    • @lorenmorgan1931
      @lorenmorgan1931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao, I thought it was Penn for a couple of seconds, and he's doing a killer job of Bullshit here. Lol

  • @elyot4010
    @elyot4010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad I watched this. I used PT for years until they went to the subscription model. I switched to Ableton Live for about 6 more years making EDM & Techno. I like the fact that you can use cells. You can do that with Logic too, but it doesn't work as well. Well, Ableton crashes a LOT now. I went with Logic. Now, with Ableton AND PT, you can move the channels around in the mixer so you can organize things. In Logic... you CAN'T unless you click on the "read" button and put the channel in the arrangement window. In PT and Live, you can see the grid through the audio clip. You cannot in Logic. Those two things make me want to change DAWs again. I was thinking about going back to PT. Now, I'm thinking about Reaper. Thanks for this! Very timely

  • @HeavyMetalDrummerBoy
    @HeavyMetalDrummerBoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    only Glenn can pull off sarcasm for 18 minutes straight. This made me laugh so damn hard.

  • @stevenhowes530
    @stevenhowes530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This guy must know what he's talking about, he's wearing a tie!

    • @FurtiveSkeptical
      @FurtiveSkeptical 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Those damn glasses make me pretty sure he's more intelligent and informed than me.
      Damn that rogueish intellectual.

  • @DopamineOverload
    @DopamineOverload 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The best part about this video is how Reaper is clearly seen recording his dialogue/narration.

  • @ryanreach3710
    @ryanreach3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is brilliant! 😂😂 I demoed PT First and it crashed with 3 instances of the stock EQ several times, while in Reaper I had 10 instances of Slate VMR and was fine. Emailed support asking if the "real" version was the same, never got a response. End of my Avid pursuit.

  • @FrankieHiltz
    @FrankieHiltz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The first time I ever bought an interface was about 11 years ago, and it was an M-Audio box of sorts. It came with some sort of version of pro tools. After 2 weeks I came upon reaper, and I've been using it ever since 🤣

  • @FatNorthernBigot
    @FatNorthernBigot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    The tie means he's all about the business, like all the best people in the music industry making "product".

    • @headspacetheace
      @headspacetheace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love making music "content" for the internet!

    • @FatNorthernBigot
      @FatNorthernBigot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@headspacetheace Yeah, "content" and "product" are always appreciated by the "key demographic".

    • @TheDontwarrior
      @TheDontwarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the tie is official support for your neck

    • @leaveitorsinkit242
      @leaveitorsinkit242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya… “best”.

    • @FatNorthernBigot
      @FatNorthernBigot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leaveitorsinkit242 I couldn't agree with those "quotes" more. 👍😂

  • @Whiteseastudio
    @Whiteseastudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    But does Pro mean Professional? Or does it mean Production? 🤔

  • @luisbarrera5740
    @luisbarrera5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This was actually great. Do more of these. You're on to something new for your channel.

  • @shawnbbbross9439
    @shawnbbbross9439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great suit Glenn, you clean up nice. Thanks for the advice!

  • @Halocene
    @Halocene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I love Glenn in this bit so much

    • @Twannnng
      @Twannnng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He looks like he wants me to invest in GlennCoin.

    • @MadDogg318
      @MadDogg318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey it my favorite band on TH-cam ❤

    • @DeeKeyLP
      @DeeKeyLP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for your Yellowcard cover

    • @lucyfer_the_bat
      @lucyfer_the_bat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Twannnng now that'd be a crypto id invest in

  • @TrashQueenRoyale
    @TrashQueenRoyale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Glenn Fricker is the industry standard for sarcasm.

  • @eugeniovasquez3780
    @eugeniovasquez3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I use my ps3 controller as a midi instrument. I attach a piezo found from trashed electronics to my acoustic guitar and vst to a midi instrument. Melodyne works. So much to explore and learn with Reaper so i dont think this is true that pro tools is better.
    The onlu downside to Reaper is that it is truly complex and complicated to learn but once you overcome the learning its fucking amazing this exists for recording.

  • @christianbritt1720
    @christianbritt1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I use pro tools begrudgingly specifically because of the learning curve with getting a new DAW. This video hits deep man. Great content and hilarious!! Snazzy suit!

  • @wezzlyn
    @wezzlyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    At first I was like "Really Glenn?"
    Then I was like "Oh."

    • @ScottyWiard
      @ScottyWiard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If Glenn is in a suit, it's a satire video. Always.

  • @gameon2000
    @gameon2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    I'm an avid fan of technоlogy, I'm just not a fan of AVID technology.

    • @codeeye2023
      @codeeye2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @domdraper3221
      @domdraper3221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Smooth 😉

    • @DankoHidalgo
      @DankoHidalgo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This quote is now mine, I've officially stolen it.

    • @abbasahmedlp
      @abbasahmedlp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smooooooth Operator

    • @KMNixon
      @KMNixon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I see what you did there.

  • @JoeJohnston-taskboy
    @JoeJohnston-taskboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I just started working with Reaper about a month ago. It has got a significant learning curve, but it does *everything* and can be easily extended to do even more. It's an amazing power tool that rewards the patient and diligent student. Great stuff. I bought a license with a no regrets.

    • @GgWifi-ot2sh
      @GgWifi-ot2sh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just do what your mind naturally wants to do. Reaper was very intuitive to me

  • @nicholasorthodox
    @nicholasorthodox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Penn tells it like it is... this is actually quite funny. I like the energy glenn! Keep it up 🤘

  • @Hugarch
    @Hugarch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Never forget, avid discontinued the Digi001 just 2 years after it was released, abandoned the development of stable drivers and never gave x64 drivers.

  • @WesVanPelt
    @WesVanPelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    First thought was Office Space. "If you could just go ahead and use ProTools that would be greeeeaaat."

  • @mikeroberts5019
    @mikeroberts5019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest promo ads I've EVER seen. Thank God I found my new favorite channel and subscribed !

  • @trevor_mounts_music
    @trevor_mounts_music ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I downloaded Reaper to have something similar to Logic that would run on my windows laptop - never went back. Reaper with Renoise/Redux is the ticket for me. Now that I have everything setup how I want, I can do just about anything with a single mouse click/keyboard shortcut. Super efficient piece of software. It stays out of my way so I can keep things moving forward and get more done in less time. 👍

  • @beatmacster
    @beatmacster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    By far the most sarcastic TH-camr out there. 18 fuggin minutes of sheer snarkiness. Seriously funny!!

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he did it with a 100% straight face

  • @isaacbeatmaker833
    @isaacbeatmaker833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You didn’t even mention how good and fast it is when it comes to exporting files 🤣

    • @spencerschauer6388
      @spencerschauer6388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can’t tell you how many times we were about to bounce a track and the engineer says “in that case how ‘bout we take a walk and come back” 😂

  • @PrisonTorture34
    @PrisonTorture34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kind of interesting ..... I was recording into Pro Tools HDX the past two days and it does seem to have so much going on in terms of the stuff in the 'Setup' window that there's always something popping up like not being able to communicate with the Digi001 or the MTRX in the studio. When I'm at home using Logic or Fl Studio OR Reaper, it seems that as long as you have the right soundcard routed there is never any weird issues from session to session with messages about some arcane component(s) not firing up.

    • @NebulonRanger
      @NebulonRanger ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's also not forget that as sequencers, Logic and FL Studio are *miles* ahead of PT and have been for a long time. Not a big deal if you don't work with MIDI, but huge for things like scoring and mockups.

  • @spencera.4223
    @spencera.4223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you go to any studio in LA, it will have Pro Tools whether you like it or not lol. No one is forcing anyone to buy it, but if you want to be a studio tracking engineer in a big market, then your gonna need to use it. That's just how it is.

    • @MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents
      @MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's why I got it, though I got it on the cheap when it came as a free license with the cheapo Fast Track Duo interface. Hate the game not the DAW.

  • @BoothJunkie
    @BoothJunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    That's it. I'm switching too!

    • @FirmMathers
      @FirmMathers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to see you here, Mike!
      I'm switching three, who else be joining?

    • @f.sattar
      @f.sattar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glenn and Mike? Omg! The crossover I needed in my life and I didn't know!

  • @AlienorchestraNetoslo
    @AlienorchestraNetoslo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The suit is required when you review Pro Tools…

    • @AncientRunesMusic
      @AncientRunesMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, or your iLok will stop working.

    • @FEAROWNAGE
      @FEAROWNAGE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s missing the spongebob tie.

  • @di0__0ib
    @di0__0ib ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been meaning to ask you about your experience and opinion on SAW Studio,
    started using in on the late 90s when working in radio,
    amazingly, it fit on one 3.5" floppy,
    you're only limited by the number of sound cards you could install, basically

  • @-whiskey-4134
    @-whiskey-4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reaper is great tbh. I bought the license for it a few years ago and it was definitely worth it for a number of things. Super modular. I have different layouts for different types of projects, music, voice over commentary, you can even inject videos from your phone or camera and tweak the audio from those. Reaper is great and I’m still learning a lot. You and BoothJunkie helped me get started and understand the software when I was still using the free version before I mostly understood it and paid for it. Tbh I’ll never switch from Reaper. It does wonders for whatever I need.

    • @beng2984
      @beng2984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nahhh

  • @LuisFerrazMusic
    @LuisFerrazMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    every dictionary - perpetual: never ending or changing; Avid dictionary - perpetual: one year

  • @andrewstevenson3807
    @andrewstevenson3807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    In 25 years of engineering I’ve never, ever been able to understand why the industry creams over pro tools so much. I had the original Cubase and used CB until I moved to Mac in 2013. I switched to logic and both these DAWs have everything any of us will ever need.

    • @gregrodrigueziii8075
      @gregrodrigueziii8075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Except when you receive protools sessions from SFX team, Foley, Dialouge team in 5.1 or Atmos, so what are you gonna do with protools session now? By the way I'm a logic user, even I know the hassle of not being in protools in where the whole workflow of post production revolves around protools.

    • @KeenApollo
      @KeenApollo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Studio one for me. It was everything I wanted in daw work flow wise literally completed my life once I discovered it.

    • @KristophM
      @KristophM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KeenApollo Yesss. I also use Studio One. It's incredible.

    • @ronanzann4851
      @ronanzann4851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to ask myself the same question, ("why the industry creams over protools?"). I've been using Samplitude for 18 years now. Started with Samplitude 7 in 2003, and never looked back. I tried everything that was available and I've got to say pro-tools was about the worst for many reasons. What a joke!

    • @timn5008
      @timn5008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronanzann4851 Yes, same here. I've only used Samplitude, starting with Music studio in 2005. Samplitude is certainly the best unknown DAW out there. I'll see a survey at some site, and out of the dozen DAWs reviewed or suggested, Samplitude isn't mentioned.

  • @douglasfuqua7082
    @douglasfuqua7082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVING THIS !!! I have Pro Tools, etc. etc. But I use REAPER for vast majority of work in studio. (I left a lengthy previous comment RE: Reaper on your earlier vid...1 year ago).
    This really was great. Well done, and appreciated. --- Doug ("Crossbow)

  • @nerd_one_ai2157
    @nerd_one_ai2157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    lmao. this was great. glad im not missing anything. what do you thing of cakewalk? i use FL studio. just dabbling in other daws.

  • @mattlastnamehere6403
    @mattlastnamehere6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Prolapse has “pro” in it, but I don’t want one of those!
    This video was hilariously entertaining

  • @DirtySoap
    @DirtySoap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Bet Glen isn't wearing pants with this suit on.

    • @dpericone
      @dpericone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @lloydster9000
      @lloydster9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where he’s going, your old pal Glenn Fricker doesn’t need pants.

    • @salintium
      @salintium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stevie T doesn't wear pants either

  • @wongsanggar
    @wongsanggar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You awe me Glenn! It's waaaay harder to insult in sarcasm, absolutely takes hours to write the final script. Appreciated!

  • @charley3849
    @charley3849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was just about ready to dive into Reaper, but told myself I need to keep and open mind and watch this. Glad I did.

  • @Super8Rescue
    @Super8Rescue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That suit looks like it cost less than Reaper, was it free with pro tools?

    • @drdelewded
      @drdelewded 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's nothing free with protools.

  • @McOuroborosBurger
    @McOuroborosBurger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I always knew Pro Tools would be on Glenn's "13 Reasons Why" list.

    • @DzoniMakaroni
      @DzoniMakaroni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fuck that's dark.

    • @needsLITHIUM
      @needsLITHIUM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DzoniMakaroni it's not dark until it's been arrested and tazed--in that order--for existing **eghem** sorry, I mean suspicion of jaywalking and resisting arrest.

    • @dynamorphic
      @dynamorphic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@needsLITHIUM 😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭LMFAO 💀

    • @needsLITHIUM
      @needsLITHIUM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dynamorphic even most people of the demographic in question find that particular gallows humor hot take to be pretty funny. Apparently that, and dad jokes, are all I can do well, as an awkward autistic white boy. One of my exes literally used to call me Mosby. Seems legit.

  • @ideitbawxproductions1880
    @ideitbawxproductions1880 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing I love about living in Canada: everyone is fluent in sarcasm!
    Thank you for this amazing love letter to the greatest DAW ever created (second only to FL Studio), ProTools!

  • @Greebstreebling
    @Greebstreebling ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am a new Reaper user. I had read it was complicated. I have an old QX49 midi KB comtroller connected and have mapped some knobs etc. Haven't seen complexity yet. Some of the menus could be intimidating - but hey, are YOU easily intimidated??? My real difficulty is learning to play the piano. Love the suit idea BTW really retro.

  • @Scarabinomusic
    @Scarabinomusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This video taught me how to understand sarcasm. FINALLY I won't be so offended all the time! Thank you Glenn!

  • @housemouse5856
    @housemouse5856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    100% agree with this video, I use reaper and everything I do sounds like shit

    • @nickstarr2055
      @nickstarr2055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think thats just your music (I'm joking lol)

    • @PPMongo
      @PPMongo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Honestly if you tweak your settings and use better plugins, you can get a beautiful mix out of audacity lol.

    • @TheRealSamPreece
      @TheRealSamPreece 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PPMongo Even stock plugins can provide solutions, it just may take a bit more tweaking and a couple of dan worrall guides, lol.

    • @moyrmixhub54
      @moyrmixhub54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol. That's Glenn freakin Fricker's level of sarcasm!

    • @YoungDeathWish
      @YoungDeathWish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feels bad man

  • @ryanbates9668
    @ryanbates9668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Also, Pro-Tools has the word "tools" in it.. tools are, by definition, REQUIRED to build anything, and the use of sophisticated tools are what separates man from other animals. And the word Reaper sounds kinda amateurish and scary

  • @The_Mr._Biscuit
    @The_Mr._Biscuit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welp. I'm sold. I'm totally gonna go with Pro Tools in my converted bedroom, (currently) untreated, bargin bin studio, geared out almost-entirely with lent equipment and Christmas presents.

  • @Laughcrime
    @Laughcrime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I feel like the dynamic range of Glenn's rants has Led Zep-like classicness

  • @kadourimdou43
    @kadourimdou43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Pro Tool sounds like the Gibson of recording.

    • @salintium
      @salintium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So is that good or bad because I hate both Gibson and fender

    • @kadourimdou43
      @kadourimdou43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@salintium Well I wasn’t to impressed with a Fender Custom, and want to trade in my CS336 as I don’t really get along with it.
      So it’s bad. Hype and trading on a name.
      In my opinion.

    • @patrickstarwithaguitar1187
      @patrickstarwithaguitar1187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, a useless status symbol

    • @Burbund
      @Burbund 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Guess what, Gibson records just became a thing

    • @senselessinductor7921
      @senselessinductor7921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salintium My Gibson knockoff is better than the real thing...

  • @fazendomusicaemcasa
    @fazendomusicaemcasa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi man, congratulations on the content. I had already reached these conclusions at the beginning of my career as a music producer. But your way of communicating is awesome! Thanks!

  • @narayanacooper8571
    @narayanacooper8571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ProTools was not the 1st DAW.
    Cubase was.
    Cubase coined the terms "Digital Audio Workstation" & "Virtual Studio Technology" back in the 90's.
    ProTools at some point surpassed Cubase as the Industry Standard.

  • @sidsuspicious
    @sidsuspicious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Too early in the afternoon for this level of sarcasm, I'm going back to bed.

  • @TheSteveBoyd
    @TheSteveBoyd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Dude, I can't believe you wore a suit for this.

    • @MarkMassengale
      @MarkMassengale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      IKR the fact he mentioned Pro Tools alone gives him all the credibility he could ever need..

    • @nobodyimportant76467
      @nobodyimportant76467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m astonished that he even owns a suit

  • @ezraciagara9600
    @ezraciagara9600 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Took me the first 3 minutes to realize you were also using reaper in the background to record your voice. Top shelf satire. Great video.

  • @tgrimes175
    @tgrimes175 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great stuff Glenn, I always love your humor and support of Reaper. I wanted to make a comment about first DAW. Studio Vision Opcode was out way before Pro Tools. Of course the first workings of it was just midi, and we had to SMPTE time code it along with a cassette recorder. Secondly, you are right about a lot of music schools and what they teach, however, as a Graduate of Berklee College of Music, Berklee preached "signal flow, signal flow, signal flow" and "learn various DAWs" They are animate about students learning various DAWs, and learning what makes each of those DAWs special. Back in 2004, Berklee was animate about using Reason's drum sequencer. Every DAW's drum sequencer copies off of Reason's initial drum sequencer. Back in 2004 , Digital Performer, Reason, and Pro tools were equally supported and taught. Back in the late 80s to early 90s, Studio Opcode Vision was the DAW that was heavily taught at Berklee. Secondly, I love Reaper and I use it, but my main DAW is Logic Pro. I have been keeping up my skills using Reaper because I see the writing on the wall with subscription based platforms. I predicted Pro Tools would go subscription base and they did. I predicted Adobe would go subscription based and they did. I predicted Logic Pro would go subscription based, and they did with their ipad version, I suspect the computer OS version will be right around the corner. I suspect Finale Notation software will soon be subscription, that is why I use Musescore along with Finale, in case I have to switch. I love Reaper a lot, and I will be ready to use it full time when Logic Pro goes subscription base, however, I love my Logic Pro, and I will use it until it goes subscription base.

  • @jensonthompson4767
    @jensonthompson4767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Oh this weeks Viewers Comments is going to be called: Revenge of Industry Pro “Tools”

    • @AncientRunesMusic
      @AncientRunesMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yess! xD There's gonna be a lot of downvoting on this one!

  • @TerminalPassage
    @TerminalPassage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Talking Heads Glen looking slick.
    Side note, I'm curious what you think about Ardour. It's a donationware DAW that's been out for over a decade (released in 2005) seems pretty underappreciated. The minimum price for it is 1$ so it's practically free but very full featured.
    Extra side note, my full bedroom studio cost lest then pro tools ultimate holy shit.

    • @TheLowest
      @TheLowest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      But it doesn't have pro in the name and it's only $1.

    • @thatsameenergy
      @thatsameenergy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its hard as shit to learn tho

    • @thepagnaet6361
      @thepagnaet6361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have an Audour license(might need to renew?), and plan to try it on linux. Most of my plugins don't have DRM. As long as they work, and that is the trick.

    • @TerminalPassage
      @TerminalPassage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thatsameenergy Is it really any harder then other DAW's to learn? What was the last version of Ardour you tried? It's up to version 6.6 and they've made a lot of improvements.
      I feel like people always say other DAWs are hard to learn on but mostly because they are used to a specific DAW already.

    • @TerminalPassage
      @TerminalPassage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thepagnaet6361 You probably know already but it was made for Linux, hopefully it does the trick. I get most plugins to work but have had some not work, haven't tried troubleshooting much though as my plugin collection is a mess.
      I first tried Ardour because I was recording on a super old Mac (15+ years old or so) and it was very limited in the software it could run. It had a shitty old garage band which ran terribly and couldn't handle most other DAW's, Ardour is made to work on minimal/old set ups though and worked great. Ended up sticking with it after upgrading computers.

  • @rl2905
    @rl2905 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not really a DAW connoisseur, but I've read so many horror stories about Pro Tools. I started out with Reaper and I've never felt the need to switch to anything else. It's just fantastic for everything that I do.

  • @meshica7
    @meshica7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! I have never been able to get PT to work on my 2021 iMac! It looks like crap as well. BTW..diggin' the Pen Gillette vibe Glen's got going here!

  • @fynn7972
    @fynn7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Pro tools crashing is an intended feature."
    And I was worried my computer was the problem. Thank you Pro Tools executive for your enlightenment.

  • @Oddball-dc2qt
    @Oddball-dc2qt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love it when Glenn puts on his suit. You always know it’s gonna be a good one when he does.

  • @hardrocker498
    @hardrocker498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved reaper back in the day when I started recording. The laptop I was using at the time could never had handled pro tools. Thinking about switching back since I don't like the monthly cost of Pro Tools, plus the fact I need wifi to prove my license. Its just tough because it's the industry standard so recording drums at other studios and bringing in prepared sessions would be a pain without it.

  • @justjoshp8581
    @justjoshp8581 ปีที่แล้ว

    when he said learning a new one from stractch will be complicated to learn i felt that! ableton did this to me kind of, i got ableton lite with my midi but lite is only limited to 8 tracks and its just not enough and ableton is kind of expensive so i am switching to reaper. it has a BIG learning curve but im willing to overcome that for a better cheaper daw

  • @northwoodmediaworks
    @northwoodmediaworks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done man. We used SoundTools back in the day for mastering before DAWs existed, (it was pre-Avid of course) then.... Digital Performer, Cubase, that's the direction we went, and now we use Reaper the majority of the time. Well said. You clean up pretty good too... you do look like Penn ... lol

  • @teabagginelite7030
    @teabagginelite7030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As a bass player i approve of, and occasionally represent, all of your bass player burns. You sir are a comedic genius

  • @hezzlinmusic
    @hezzlinmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it took me a concerningly long amount of time to realise he was taking the piss :')

  • @gslinger19
    @gslinger19 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glen, just want to say thank you. There's so many choices, it can be a lot. I've been watching so many DAW vids that it was giving me choice paralysis. I honestly needed a laugh to snap out of it. Ultimately it's not a big deal and there really isn't a wrong one. Except the pro tools SE I was using which would only record one track, crash, or do a number of other things that halted recording.

  • @ScreamToBreatheStudios
    @ScreamToBreatheStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glenn, I started watching you when I was still using logic and you convinced me to make the switch and I’ve never been happier. Reaper is life. I spend money on the plug ins I want. Also reapers stock plug ins are so solid!!!

  • @KillbotAndGorGorAttack
    @KillbotAndGorGorAttack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    11:13 I swear, all the thrash bands on Nuclear Blast have that same processed drum sound and hollowed out guitar sound. Makes me yearn for the days of Morrisound muddiness…

    • @floridianthrasher5426
      @floridianthrasher5426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know, I can't stand those fake ass snares

    • @jamestownstudios8543
      @jamestownstudios8543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s amazing how you can tell which band your listening to on those Morrisound recordings, and don’t have a clue who you’re listening to on modern metal recordings.

    • @floridianthrasher5426
      @floridianthrasher5426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jamestownstudios8543 because now they all sound the same

  • @OliverBusse
    @OliverBusse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am using Logic now but I started with Reaper, the best and most versatile DAW money can buy. Thanks for this ironic and entertaining video!

  • @dulistanheman
    @dulistanheman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For $2600... that's already got me a new M1 air + $199 student bundle Logic&FCPX + $599 Komplete bundle + $149 Pianoteq standard + $169 focusrite scarlet.
    All ready to go 😂😂😂

  • @bonocat71
    @bonocat71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love all the crashes from pro tools. Helps me practice my screams.

    • @drdelewded
      @drdelewded 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly that sounds like a you problem. I rarely have crashes on PT. Even my lowly home version. I mean it does happen, but I run PT at work 8 hours a day 5 days a week and I might have a crash once or twice a year.

    • @beng2984
      @beng2984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drdelewded Same!! PT never crashes for me.... I think it's just then

  • @deavas86
    @deavas86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    *Saw the title*
    "Hey maybe he's playing devil's advocate and showing ways PT does actually have a leg up on the competition"
    *Saw the thumbnail*
    "Oh"

  • @gredangeo
    @gredangeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was a full minute into this, before realizing the satire. I had thought Glenn lost his goddamn mind.

  • @Richard_P_James
    @Richard_P_James 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AVIDs update plan is a joy and right up there with Waves. What a pleasure to have paid all that money over the years to both companies and now not use their products.