Cubase, logic or ableton?

[RDR]

as a long time cubase user and closet Logic bi-curieuse
id go with ableton :)

i would doubt that you would need the monstrous functionality that Cubase offers, and if you are on a PC, you wont be able to use Logic. the synths and effects in Logic are great, however if you get yourself some nice VSTs, Ableton Live would match that IMO. plus with the new live8 coming, I truely believe that the Ableton Squad have surpassed most other DAWs.

Sorry john, i gotta call you out on that.

Live is a great program and although ive seen the features of Live 8 it still has a long way to go as a sequencer and particularly for recording in the studio.

good proggy though

Myself...

I use Logic for sound design
Cubase for in-place editing
Pro-Tools for REcording bands
Fruityloops for creating loops and twisting sounds
Reason for fun!
And LIVE for ...errr LIVE work and as an all purpose tape recorder.