Switching over from one DAW to another isn't an easy task. Learning how to use an entirely new piece of software takes time and effort – especially when it's something as complex and multifarious as a DAW – and there will be plenty of keyboard shortcuts to memorize, workflows to reroute and headaches to overcome before you're up and running.
Once you are up and running, though, getting to grips with a new DAW can be both inspiring and rewarding, and it could even radically change the way that you make music.
That was my experience when I switched from Logic Pro to Ableton Live a couple of years ago: as someone that primarily makes electronic music with MIDI instruments and samples, Ableton was much more of a natural fit for me, and I haven't looked back since. (I do miss Logic's Tape Delay though.)
If you're considering switching over to Ableton Live or purchasing the software to use alongside your current DAW, or even if you're somebody that's buying their first DAW, there's no better time to do it than now.
Live is heavily discounted over at Sweetwater this Cyber Weekend, with up to 25% off Suite, Standard and Intro editions – and there are discounts for those looking to upgrade too. (If you're in the UK or Europe, Live is on sale over at Thomann.)
I've tested out most of the major DAWs in my role as MusicRadar's Tech Editor, and while there's some seriously stiff competition, nothing has convinced me to drop Live as my day-to-day DAW: its highly intuitive, user-friendly workflow, combined with the breadth of its feature set and the quality of its instruments and effects, have made it an indispensable tool for me and many others.
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