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Reaper is one of the best DAWs out there. The thing that makes it really special is how lean it is and how fast it runs. Never had a crash in Reaper. I usually run ableton Live so I can take advantage of the session view, but Reaper is my go to for strictly linear recording, and acts as my backup DAW.
I’m of the opinion that Ableton Live (and now Bitwig, due to them “borrowing” a certain feature) is the best DAW on the market. This is due to one specific feature: the session view.
I’ve found that mastering the session view can dramatically speed up workflow. It provides a flexible framework for brainstorming and arranging. It also turns your computer into a musical instrument suitable for live performance.
Matt
Hey there,
I write with Live 9, perform with it, and actually teach it in a school too. I haven’t dived into Push yet, FYI.
For the most part, I recommend Live. My reservations are small compared to the extra functionality it provides.
The truly groundbreaking feature in Live is the session view. If you’re considering Live, I would recommend spending your time investigating this feature. Essentially, it provides a very flexible framework for brainstorming ideas (anything from a small motif to larger structures) and then arranging them into a finished arrangement on the fly. It provides other benefits for things like live performing too. If one were to really master the session view, they could probably speed up their workflow pretty dramatically.
My reservations are mainly due to periods of instability. I’ve noticed that in V9, these have been cut down pretty well, and that when they pop up their support team is very responsive. Updates almost always solve these issues for me too.
I usually keep a backup DAW on my computers to use if Live is having problems that day, but I very much prefer working in Live.
Matt