I Don't Have Beef with Pro Tools... But It Needs more "Pro" Tools

[@JerMarMusicGroup]

January 21….. Bolo walks into Namm. No one is there. Just empty booths. For the space of 5 minutes, there is only an empty silence. Then a crowd noise begins to slowly creep upon the building. Quick stomping footsteps are heard to Bolo’s left. The AVID booth sign 🪧 is flying across his head. Followed by. A crowd of Naruto styled runners, angrily and yelling out…. 🗣️THE STANDARD IS HERE! 😂

[@Macho_Beats]

Bolo you’re getting better at triggering the algorithm. Channel is on fire for the 2025

[@FilmRigz]

Facts

[@Kevinschart]

Yep I like it. It's good conversation

[@DjSegwon]

Word, 😂 I've been watching all political issues the last 2 years not so much music ,so he's doing something right!

[@jamesdavis7017]

@@Macho_Beats If a person isn’t willing to take criticism for their truthful opinion, then that demonstrates a lack of conviction for their own position. Imagine if Malcolm X was worried about getting likes for the stuff he said. Keep expressing your opinion BOLO!!

[@Macho_Beats]

@ I’m not disagreeing with Bolo. Lol. I agree with him 100 percent. It’s his channel, I'm just a viewer. I’ve been watching Bolo for a number of years. And I was simply stating that he has gotten good at creating content that receives a lot of traffic. What the hell are you talking about?

[@ParrainSouth]

I gotta agree with Bolo on this one. When people use multiple Daws you get a better understanding of the limitations of Daws and their strengths.

[@avace917]

I've been using Reason for 19 years. Once it got audio recording, I haven't used any other DAW unless you count the MPC software which I use as a VST with my MPC

[@MecheGT]

Once record came out I didn't look back

[@avace917]

@MecheGT same here. I'd previously used Rewire to add vocals using Sonar and for one instance, Logic. Once I got Reason 6, that was over. I've been in Reason only ever since adding only my MPCs as drum machines that work in the box. Drums sound amazing out of that software

[@JayCasinoOfficial]

Reason doesn’t have tab to Transients which sucks, I use it as well but the audio editing capabilities is still lack luster

[@JerMarMusicGroup]

@@JayCasinoOfficialFacts! Once they step that up. They will be smashing the game. They just keep adding instruments 🤦🏾‍♂️😅

[@clayalston7960]

Pro-Tools is more for Engineers than Producers.

[@lilkenny83]

But the landscape is transitioning into one where people are handling both aspects. Pro Tools is rapidly losing its footing when it comes to this.

[@clayalston7960]

@ Right. You can do both with it but there’s other DAWs that are strictly for beat makers.

[@215subzero]

But more and more engineers are using Logic, Studio One, and FL. I’m a FL guy after using Pro Tools for 17 years.

[@clayalston7960]

@ Pro-Tools will get the job done but it’s far from the best.

[@melchisedekj]

still lacking though.

[@ashmidnyt]

I'm gona say this again: It's all about less clicks and more features in a DAW based system, people seek and want these days - especially amongst these young kids. I was invited to a convention after NAMM last year. This guy was giving some mixing and mastering "tips" to a group of students both in Audio and Flim. One female student asked a very interesting question; and that was - why Pro tools feels so heavy. I'm not gona lie, I'm going on 20 years' experience working in PT . . . I feel that at times.

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

At 14:25, there's a way to do exactly what you're asking. Highlight the tracks you want to add to a Bus, right click and choose to put them In a Routing Folder. That will make a Sub Bus for those tracks that you can process with plugins, have Sends to route to another bus (like a reverb or delay), and because it's a Folder Track, you can close it up if you don't need to see those lanes/tracks and clean up your Edit Window.

[@leftofcenter4]

You sound like a certified pro tools user or operator my friend I completely my pro tools 101 and 110 courses at Berklee and was blown away at the feature I had no idea was in pro tools. Here is the uncomfortable truth..pro tools requires a higher level of skill and work to master.. many people who use PT and even for a living never get deep into the Daw like those who pursued it to the certification level..

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

@@leftofcenter4 I’ve never taken a certification course, but I’ve been a working, professional engineer & producer for over 25 years. (That and playing drums are my only jobs) Been using Pro Tools since the 4.0 days and been working almost exclusively in PT since 10.0 (when they finally got a Summing engine that sounded identical to Nuendo. I work in Pro Tools Ultimate (used to be PTHD) every single day. There’s almost nothing it can’t do and often do faster than other DAW’s but yes, it requires a deep dive. (Does that make it better or worse than other DAW’s? Who knows) As far as the production tools side goes (i.e. extra soft synths, drum machines, loop librarians, etc), maybe Logic (or other platforms) comes with a ton more of that stuff built in, but I don’t rely on them as much as my third party products (Native Instruments, Arturia, EastWest, etc) A stock piano sound in Logic rarely sounds as good as NI, Ivory, or any of the other 3rd party options. (And you know what sounds better than them all? A REAL piano! But I digress…😉) If you’re a home / bedroom producer working on your own personal stuff, use whatever works for you to complete your music. But on the professional side of this industry, you have to be completely comfortable working in Pro Tools. I mixed two songs for a paying client in PT yesterday and I’ll do two more songs tomorrow. We ported all of his raw tracks from Logic (which he had already tried to mix himself). When the client saw how much more I could do with mixes in PT, he was floored. Can a seasoned, professional engineer or producer get professional results in any platform? Sure. It will probably just take longer. Any pro mixer who’s had to “punch up” someone else’s mixes in Ableton will agree with me there. Any of us that have been doing this for our primary income for decades have the ability to use almost any platform and get something that sounds great. A long time ago, we just chose Pro Tools. Anyone wondering why Pro Tools is the “industry standard” just needs to do a quick Google search for “Sound Tools” & Digidesign. They’ve been in this game since Macs had a monochrome screen.

[@tyronesellers382]

Bolo I’m a couple of blocks from your house. I see about 56 purple SUVs. I think I heard them say Bolo Bolo come out to play.😅😢😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Not the purple suvs 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ifiwantyoutofeel]

Them pro tool gang members ain't no joke 😂

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

@@ifiwantyoutofeel😂

[@curtisg2727]

😂😂😂

[@YaManMrFaia]

Most of us get what you’re saying. Avid seems to be focusing on their customers buying their hardware who have invested in their ecosystem and not making a priority to be competitive with other DAWs.

[@ShonnMorris]

I agree with this. Avid makes most of their money from their hardware.

[@smokey5100]

Longtime Pro Tools user and I feel you Bolo. You're absolutely right, Avid needs to step their game up 💯

[@JayCasinoOfficial]

Protools still can’t use vst 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TannerByTheSea]

You had my wife Miss America, cracking up 😂 with that purple light

[@jamisondonald384]

Man, going from reaper to protools was like putting on handcuffs

[@phatplates]

I assume you went back to Reaper?

[@jamisondonald384]

@phatplates yeah. I never really left, just had to use protools for work

[@phatplates]

@@jamisondonald384 right on. When I was hurting Reaper was my go to. I’d use fl studio demo and make tracks and export and put the stems in Reaper since you can’t save in fl studio demo version. The things I like about Reaper is that it’s highly affordable and if you know what you’re doing you can customize it’s workflow to emulate any other daw

[@ifiwantyoutofeel]

😹

[@bigbro4266]

I switched to mixcraft one of the best softwares ever. And I’ve used them all. And my workflow has been great.

[@88keyz]

That shutdown issue in pro tools is what stop me from learning pro tools I didn't know that was normal as in it never will get fixed or solved

[@Sikoh6]

I have been a long time Sonar user and only recently started using studio one. I get why people like to use protools but the things I've learned using Sonar over the years is priceless and my workflow is nearly seamless. Ive tinkered with Protools but couldn't see what the fuss was about.

[@EAST49]

I agree...I have s1 pro, cubase pro, pro tools studio, reason, ableton, logic, fl studio etc etc and cubase has the BEST time stretch algorithm but yeah, pro tools needs to step IT UP!

[@DeSzeReB]

Is AVID wanting smoke?? You said it. The whole game is up for grabs technically

[@JayfkProductions876]

Bolo Blink twice if ya need us to come rescue you, who from Avid pulled up on you BOLO!!? 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@Determined-fj6wt]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SoulSingerJTait]

😂

[@rs4990]

Nah...someone probably just pointed out that the last video had him sounding like PT isn't still the most widely used in Studios

[@JayfkProductions876]

@rs4990 Protools isn't the most widely used in Studios tho, since America doesn't speak for the rest of the world & also since Commercial Studios are the Minority.. Most outside the US use Cubase, Logic & StudioOne.

[@qtv3423]

😂😂😂

[@donteroberts5467]

Logic Pro is where I might have to head and learn then

[@deiontebrown9933]

Cubase

[@donteroberts5467]

@ I’m gonna do my research about them so I know what’s next to learn for myself

[@HEAT411]

easy to use, designed to be a complete package (production, recording and mixing), and its stable.

[@mrshyst]

Not one lie Detected.. I stuck with Studio One for the exact reason I've been down from v3, and I have multiple daws in my studio as well, but.. it has always been my go-to

[@azeedogz]

Hats off.... and well said. People paying $$$ and they should be getting more features.

[@MidwestSunsetDrive]

Great video, bro. I just just just finished editing female backing track in Studio One. I timed AND pitched corrected her vocals and it is Clean!!! Don’t sound robotic, don’t sound Auto tuned. Clean. Only took me 15 minutes. As far as Studio One, you are 100% correct.

[@younggkush]

I agree 100% with you! I just built my home studio and I’m trying to decide on my go to Daw. My 3 choices are LOGIC, STUDIO 1 and REAPER. Trying to decide which one will be the fastest to learn.

[@Vybescube]

Reaper is like $60 I’ve heard good things about it. I use Logic it cost $200 very user friendly and you can create mix and master in Logic. I used protools over 20 years. The company don’t care about us

[@younggkush]

@ nice man you should make some tutorial videos on all about Logic

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Pro tools is just another DAW! Lots of DAW’s out there! Your choice! Works for me on EVERY level! EVERY studio has Pro tools or logic! Not one of my colleagues use any other DAW than logic or pro tools! My medium is in music composition and film editing! Bought into pro tools many years ago and it has NEVER let me down! But like I said at the top! CHOICES!

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

You started a great discussion that helps people see beyond the Slick marketing hype. Anyone who is against intelligent dialogue is probably a poser and a scrub. Keep speaking your mind and let the adults in the room talk it out. Peace !

[@Antbeatz]

I got almost every program including pro tools I really only use fl 11 when I’m mixing

[@MIDAZSITH]

You’re absolutely correct about your assessment of Protools. It’s at the bottom of the totem pole now.

[@EHall-yx9xy]

Has everyone seen the recent Studio One 7 release promo? One of the biggest Pro Tools advocates is a part of the release on stage with Jazzy Jeff! Yes, no other than Mr. ProTools, Wavy Wayne himself! I think Bruh is starting to see the light as well 😂.

[@TurnpikeAOE]

Every program has its strengths and weaknesses. It all boils down to your workflow. No one on your page or any where in the industry use the exact same gear, plug in sets, DAWs etc. That's what makes every producer and engineer unique. At the end of the day even the young cats looking for their lane will settle down in their work flow. The main thing that makes Pro Tools the industry standard is that is the software that most records are finished in. Because the Mixing and Mastering workflow in Pro Tools is still beast mode.

[@HEAT411]

What would you say is Logic Pro's weakness?

[@KP_D2]

I did an internship at a studio here in Chicago a few years back. The head engineer used Logic Pro. My mind was blown. Until the. I thought it was protools all day. It’s mostly the outboard gear and the skill of the engineer.

[@hymnwho5755]

Bolo applying pressure lmao

[@phatplates]

Bolo trying to stay on Protools good side and keep his channel intact 😂😂

[@edgemuzik]

I agreed with you in the last video, and still do 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@jayarecordsofficial]

Some people prefers PT... they are hitting on your channel ......... top !! BOLO !!!! Yeah !

[@HOODLIFENV770]

That's why I love Cubase. It allows me to do everything. I need to do. And so much more.

[@clevelandflipper2856]

I use pro tools back in 07 it was cool. It studio one is cheaper and better in my opinion

[@ogarza0]

Thats why FL Studio is the goat, they dont send goons to intimidate people like Avid did to Bolo. #FreeBolo

[@diversekcox]

I LOVE Pro-Tools, for recording, mixing, and mastering. It’s fast!! But I’m an Ableton God!!!! That’s where I create and perform. So basically, Pro-Tools are for the clients, and Ableton is for me 😂🤣

[@mcdjchandler]

Ableton and Pro Tools compliment each other. Ableton is for creating.

[@HollywoodBangers1]

Ngl I went back to FL after watch the series . Produced in FL my whole life only moved over to pro tools to beginner bc it was the “standard” . FL on fire rn with the updates 🔥

[@InspelaRecords]

Bolo - I’m with you - another downside to Pro Tools is its screen resolution is 1920 x 1080. It looks terrible on 4K displays! When I got my first MBOX with Pro Tools 6 back in 2003, it was a major highlight but today it just doesn’t feel “pro”. I’ve been a Logic user since 2002 and it’s got (just about) everything you need to create and produce - I’ve been on Ableton since v1 and so has that - same with Cubase that I’ve been on since the Atari ST. I just can’t get my head around it. I agree with what you’re saying. For Pro Tools to be “pro” it has to be at the top of the tree - the best of the best - and I’d like to see Avid developing their own devices rather than bundling 3rd party software with it. It feels like Avid just bundle a plugin with PT just to fill a feature gap. I still like Pro Tools but it’s definitely lagging behind the competition, that’s for sure.

[@JayCasinoOfficial]

The one thing protools do have that I noticed others don’t is tab to transients feature which is very helpful when time aligning. Logic does have it? But it’s easier in protools, but yeah protool’s lack when it comes to features and stick plugins

[@dledgeproductions1795]

Tracking and recording Pro-Tools is King period and it's been that way for decades 🙏

[@Tha_Mecca]

I can’t believe you gotta explain it big dawg. It’s your opinion and you’re not alone in that regard and I’m a Pro Tools user.

[@newgenerationfamily]

I totally agree with you. I bought it perpetually and then annually I had to get the subscription I was so tired of all my money towards pro tools I'll probably spend thousands using pro tools. I like avid and pro tools, but it's always been lacking. I had to switch to logic and even when I use pro tools I always used to produce in logic or other software.

[@paulaarrington498]

Pro Tools may have been the industry standard before do to the fact there were less competitive options available at the time. Because the commercial studio industry has changed and there are many home studios and small studios that have popped up they've looked to an affordable way to make and record their music the other DAW's like Studio One are dominating because of affordability and the many features included. In actuality industry standard is becoming a moot point because at the end of the day the consumer doesn't care how its made as long as they enjoy the music and it has good sound quality. But on the home studio and small studio front, the other DAW's rule.

[@kvmoore1]

I use Pro Tools for recording and mixing only. Processing plugin support is great. The audio editing features that are already there are great. Of course, more would be welcome. As far as producing, sequencing, and arranging goes, I prefer using hardware. I sequence the hardware via midi then track it out into Pro Tools. Once it's in Pro Tools and I decide I want to add another instrument on a new track, I can always do that. Whenever I'm ready to track vocals, no problem. So yes, for me, Pro Tools serves as a tape machine, mixing console, and effects rack all in one. With that said, I can appreciate Ableton Live having a superb warping algorithm and Cubase/Nuendo having some excellent midi features regarding sequencing because I've used those DAWs in the past, too. So, I can definitely vouch for those as well. If I had to use a DAW to sequence my hardware instruments, it would most likely be Cubase/Nuendo or Ableton Live, or perhaps both! I don't have much experience with the latest versions of Studio One, but I've always heard good things about it. If Pro Tools had Ableton's warping algorithm and Cubase's comprehensive midi features, that would be SWEET and absolutely welcome! And yes, stability should be an absolute MUST for any DAW software application, especially Pro Tools! And I agree, the bus routing in Pro Tools could use some improvement.

[@MarvelousProductions]

Lol Bolo you killing me with this series

[@jmons33]

The bro triggered all the Pro-Tools angry bees 🐝 😂😂😂 I’m loving it! Great points.

[@ifiwantyoutofeel]

Imma go check the comments on the other video 🤣

[@demodeiowa]

Pro Tools is just literally the Daw you'll be facing when walking into a commercial studio. that's about it.

[@JesusArmasOficial]

You can automatically assign busses to highlighted tracks via a menu inside the mix window or the edit window. Just gotta dig in a bit more. This is what you can do: 1. Highlight as many tracks you want to route together, say three kick tracks you want to be summed together. 2. Once highlighted, press: Shift + Command + Option + N, and a dialog will prompt you to where you want to send these tracks to. Either a Basic Folder or a Routing Folder. 3. When selecting Routing Folder, you can mark the checkbox that says Route all to new Folder Track. 4. Pro Tools will automatically create the Folder, the bus, which will be named as you name the folder and bring them inside the folder. Another way you can do it without folder tracks if you wish to is to: 1. Highlight the tracks you want routed together. 2. Right-click on either track and select New Track. 3. Pro Tools will automatically give you an Aux Track as the option for routing. 4. Once you've selected the width for that track to be (mono, stereo, LCR, etc) and given a name to it, Pro Tools will create the aux, give it the name you've written, and route the tracks together. These are little hidden things in Pro Tools that you can discover either by testing as I did or reading the manual which I also do from time to time. ------ You can drag and drop tracks from the Finder directly into the Track List and Pro Tools will automatically create it inside the session and will follow the width of that track. I do agree it would be cool to being able to do certain things that other DAWs can do such as undo deleted tracks, plug-ins, sends, etc. Dragging audio from tracks to empty spaces and a new track being automatically created, better sampling like Studio One is adding lately, mix recalls, plug-in manager, and many other things but hey, there are already multiple things that can be done in Pro Tools that could arguably be easier to achieve in other platforms, but Pro Tools is as capable of performing some of them as the aforementioned. Great vid in all! Pro Tools is GOAT as well as other platforms in my opinion. Whatever makes you stay creative, it's worth investing your time and energy into.

[@GregWilliamsTU]

Ableton is just command G and it’s done lol I work at a studio and I use protools the studio but I prefer Ableton because of the faster workflow

[@JesusArmasOficial]

@ You can always change the keyboard shortcut in Pro Tools. It can be done natively now.

[@sooesoss6063]

Studio One 7 can take an audio track/ sample loop, that has multiple instruments on it and seperate the audio on different pads, kick, on a pad high hat on another pad, crash on another pad, piano on a different pad.. ect...and can even change that audio to midi.... where you can switch up the beat to however you want...

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Hmm

[@davidpatterson4547]

Yo! I agree 💯 % wit U bro. I think people that are just used to using only Pro tools for so long, they are stuck in their ways 😂😂. I’m speaking as an EX Pro Tools user by the way. I’m Cubase 14 Pro and Studio One 7 Pro now!

[@brucegnice]

Damn Bolo, AVID pulled up in black suits & SUV's?? 🤔🤣😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣

[@redfernguitar]

I started with pro-tools in 1992 but it was the only choice then. These super complex programs got designed a long time ago and have qa lot of legacy code that is extremely difficult to change. For live bands and rock studios its still a must have, and the fact that it doesn't change is one of the reasons its well loved by the rock community.

[@MixmasterMegz767]

Hey Bolo, Protools user here and I totally agree with you, Most of the pro tools users don’t want to admit that digi designs was more about the users , since sold avid just about money grab , milking the users , I’ve tried studio one and I will admit it’s really great and I’ve gotten a lot of projects from studio one and logic . We the pro tools users accept bare minimum instead of demanding . Avid is nothing without the customers

[@avondsound]

How you create buses in Pro Tools helps you learn. Logic Pro buses are more like a digital soundboard. Which I love. But I appreciate pro tools for challenging me.

[@leftofcenter4]

So true my pt certification 101 and 110 courses kicked my tale with the course work…but at the end of the day why use a horse and carriage when you can get an Uber EV.

[@KennyLauderdale]

(2:07) Bro, I can do everything in pro tools… Beats, mixing, mastering… EVERYTHING! Even drop a video in it!

[@SoulSingerJTait]

Dear Avid, we need a Steam separator in Protools. It’s 2025, the I thing they have to add in Pro Tools is the ability to use VST’s without a crazy workaround to do so. That’s the #1 thing at the top of my list.

[@Kevinschart]

I like this format. Extending the conversation through the entire week allows you to fully flesh out your perspective and address some if the responses. Good convo

[@BoloDaProducer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bayboymusic1]

Cubase 14 is where its at 😊

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

You right though. No need to apologize. It is what it is. They did it to themselves.

[@SouthernEmperor]

128 Tracks is freak'n B.s...LOL!!!! Studio one is unlimited out of the box.

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

ProTools Studio has 512 instrument tracks and 512 audio tracks, which is way more than I need and 1.025 midi tracks

[@SoulSingerJTait]

Learning different DAWS is almost like reading about different religions. You get a better overall understanding.

[@ShonnMorris]

As I said before I own Cubase and Pro Tools and I'm a Cubase user mainly. I only got Pro Tools back before Cubase updated the audio engineering to where it is now. Cubase has tools for producing that is orders of magnitude ahead of where Pro Tools is and now that it is ever bit as good at audio engineering if not better, I only have Pro Tools for projects I don't feel like remixing. I've never used Studio One but that daw was written by former Cubase programmers so I know it is quite similar. I collaborated with another producer who uses Logic and it too is impressive.

[@DOPWELLMUSICPRODUCTIONS]

same in cubase i use cubase sins sx 3 now cubase 14 !!! all in One !!!! and also Studio One you are right a left Pro tool sins PT10

[@twinflametaurus]

Bolo , I tried studio one again . I gotta say I really like how you can easily tune in deep bass lines without having to go crazy or purchase other plugins. My mistake in the past , when I tried studio one was I never clicked on the make a beat template. Because of that I didn't really see just how easy the workflow could be if you select make a beat, instead of the other template. Damn they now have a Linux ver to . 🔥

[@BoloDaProducer]

Studio one is a game changer for sure!

[@carlton1665]

Your right Bolo other DAWS give so much more .

[@godscience7821]

Yeah people were getting a little too emotional about a Daw. Use what makes you happy we all have different perspectives

[@steviehustlingnetwork3129]

Big up Bolo. At the end of the day, Avid NEEDS TO STEP THEIR GAME UP SMDH,... ITS 2025.

[@trapmobgodz]

Used protools in my earlier recordings, protocols need a newer sound engine, Takes too many sound plug-ins to beef up the track. 37 tracks (minimum)to make a great mix is insane 😅 without vocals. Your advice is needed and I hope they listen.

[@banksboy6806]

FL GOING TO BE THE ONE

[@salaam76]

exactly FL gang here agrees

[@bdotvisualz7461]

You solid Bolo, you know them avid boys be die hard bout they daw lmao!

[@younglordeisen2443]

All these smaller YT channels making responses to you defending Avid when they know Pro Tools is lacking is crazy, you've been spot on in your analysis about the software from you're initial video. If people want to pay subscriptions for something that offers so much less then let them do as they please.

[@ABC_A]

Those others are probably working for Avid

[@deja0entendu]

14:25: you can absolutely do that! Hold Alt+Shift and choose the Aux output you want to send them to. You do make good points! But also I hate how Logic holds my hand for things it shouldn’t. I like how Pro Tools forces you to choose what your next move is gonna be.

[@deja0entendu]

I will say: I don’t like beatmaking / synth writing in Pro Tools. Reason for me. But I love how Pro Tools handles audio.

[@BoloDaProducer]

You didn’t listen to what I said.. go back listen to what I said about it not being able to Create an aux when an aux channel is not present

[@deja0entendu]

@@BoloDaProducer hold alt+shift and choose “new track” as output Name it, choose the type… sure it’s not automatic: but you know what you’re getting! This video made me think about how I overspend on pro tools compared to logic 😳

[@ashmidnyt]

The misconception about "industry standard" leans more towards the "in-the-box" realm and digital age. PT still caters very much for the Analog heads who own multi-million-dollar studios - it pretty much still excels in that category. However digital pretty much carries the industry today -- these kids dominate the industry with how sonically their tracks sound running in-the-box. Thats the difference.

[@marc942]

This change was happening back in 2010. I saw the newbies coming in with their noses turned up to PT and their attention was on FL, Ableton, Logic and Cubase. Since then they’ve all improved to the point that I haven’t touched PT since 2021 but I’ve added Studio One. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MadACeTeeMack]

Hey Bolo, whats your thoughts on Gelo song "Tweaker?" Everything about that song is "dated" according to the experts yet its the most popular song out now. I think he pretty much ended the whole "dated" debate. Whats your thought?

[@BoloDaProducer]

The “Experts” can never predict what the Masses want

[@leftofcenter4]

I am pretty sure you can move an audio track to another track while making a new track with that moved clip in PT. I feel that maybe Avid need to do a complete rebuild of PTs or many have a pro tool Plus version with all the production features added.

[@ThePapadre1]

Thanks for the info. What in your mind is the best overall daw for vst's , etc. in the box plugins that will give you the industry standard sound?

[@itsvishus]

IM SO GLAD SOMEBODY ELSE AGREES WITH ME THANK YOU BOLO

[@khayree]

We appreciate you!

[@TheMSMG]

Triggering the algorithm, The purple lights🤣😇

[@conradmaceo]

Aye, I have somewhat of a random question. I’ve been a (no pun intended) “Avid” Apple computer user since I started producing over 20 years ago! I recently built my son a gaming computer and once I started getting into, it ended up loving it! What do you think of building a custom computer vs Apple?

[@NarosisThespian]

When pro tools' feature set is on par or better than Logic and or Cubase, will be when I will refer to it as "THE" industry standard.

[@SoundSlingers]

The reason you’re getting a lot of people coming in with FL studio and logic Pro is because they’re going to record in studios that really can’t afford good gear and quantity plug-ins and a quality daw but at the end of the day, people send me sessions also from other programs and I still bring all of them into production tools and I understand what you’re saying about full production I don’t do full production. I only do mix master and recording. And I’m a pro certified engineer I love all of your videos and your content and I think that people can use whatever they want as long as you’re good at it.

[@michaelneppel1748]

Logic has taken over everything. It’s complete. Permanent updates. Amazing. If Ableton had decent sounds and synths and amp sims and stuff it would be the best thing ever- but! I just got logic 11 and it is unbelievable.

[@KennyLauderdale]

(3:33) Was making beats in pro tools back in 2003… midi… sp1200 and Roland xp60… Reason… I was bussin… Nowwwww I can do even more

[@t.l.5464]

I think there are levels in DAWS. I think it's the same as Hardware... Workstations, or Midi Production Center, or Music Production Centre, etc. MPC 3000 is not the same as a 4, 2, 60, 5, X or Maschine etc. I own PT, Ableton, Logic, MPC software, and Luna. I have used all Daws except Bitwig. I have most of the hardware. I primarily use Ableton for production which ends in Pro Tools. I can do everything in Pro Tools though; pitch and time are on each track. It's just not easy if you don't know your keys or theory.

[@digitaltrilling]

I was first introduced to Pro Tools at Play Ground Studio in Durham, North Carolina. I had been a long time Ableton user and messed around with Logic a few times. Overall I just thought its was OK. Not bad but I didn't see the same features like the others DAW's. Would I use it again, sure. Personally, I haven't had the opportunity to meet Bolo but I appreciate every thing he brings to the community. I'm a subscriber on a different channel.

[@MuratEltanOfficial]

Love your content brother. Mixing in logig to protools let me say their is a sound difference. 😆🤷 iv a,b numerous times does it matter, well if your serious about your final mix & master than every bit counts. İ give up on this topic 😂 let everyone find out for them selves your right about the bus routing aux if your new its brain surgery. İn logic its create a track stack drop the tracks you want and its that easy. Peace✌️

[@koncretebeats]

💯 I been using studio one and logic for the longest time. Pro Tools is meh… never real been wild about it. Not that it’s total 🗑️ just never thought it lived up to the hype 🤷‍♂️ I appreciate your honest opinion and view point on the topic. I think it’s a reality Avid needs to look at before the competition runs over them.

[@louisburley1597]

I'm here for these hot takes.

[@brianpayne5773]

I heard you the whole time. Pro tools is more for engineers so is Harrison Mixbus and Luna. Nothing wrong with that. I actually like to be creative, track and comp in Logic. Then put on my engineer hat to mix in Mixbus. I don’t go to pro tools because I feel like I get more power for my dollar with what I am trying to do.

[@coupdsantana206]

My 8 and 6yr old sons can navigate cubase 13 with ease. Its insane

[@grandtrunk7087]

Bolo “wanna be starting something “😂😂

[@mnash3]

Cool vid.... Thumbs up! U missed one feature. That Studio One's stem separation feature is fascinating! I am excited to give S1 a shot! I think the key in your rant is.... Artists are bringing their sessions to you in different daws! And out of the 10 sessions, if 9 were ProTools, then it could be said that ProTools is the industry standard meaning if u r moving studio to studio as an artist, u can be comfortable that the studio will have ProTools. Buuuuut if u r seeing more than 50% of your sessions from other programs, then maybe for today's music industry, u r right meaning that ProTools is no longer the industry standard whether we are talking features or simply portability in terms of sessions. As for features.... Avid is not likely catching Presonus' S1! The best thing that Avid could do at this point is buy Presonus and buy Reason Studios and tell the government that it is not a monopoly because Logic, Ableton Live, FL Studios, Audacity, and Reaper are still competing. But ProTools is not catching S1 at this point. S1 has a video playlist from 2016 where they are intentionally letting ProTools users know that S1 is an upgrade in terms of features over ProTools which helped me be comfortable in giving S1 a shot for my next album. I do not think there are enough feature upgrades that Avid can do to catch S1. I am actually a Reasons user. I use it to make beats. I am still not advanced enough to mix vocals in it. My album, The Journey, was completely done in Reason. But my preference for my work flow is.... 1. Reason to create the beats and mix and master the beat and export out the .wav. 2. ProTools to law vocals. Mix vocals to the beat. But now I will be using S1. 3. Master in IK Multimedia's T-Racks Max. I am not ready to Master in S1 just yet. I want to see how I like laying vocals in it first. In either case... Cool vid....Happy New Year! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ In either case... Cool vid....

[@frankhsifu219]

I would really love to hear HMD's input on this

[@tebqzik_music]

Bolo I would Like to Know what is the TimeSlot and Say where you do Beat Reviewing

[@MadACeTeeMack]

Pro Tools has Serato Pitch n Time Bolo. If you dont have Ultimate, ofcourse, you will have to pay for it or buy the plugin separately at Serato but you made a great point there 💯

[@haroldbones84]

The real problem here is that people expect and want every Daw out there to do exactly the same thing and have the same tools. I mean, when Pro Tools arrived it was a daw for recording, editing and mixing. The same as when FL Studio arrived it was a Daw to make beats only. Obviously with time and user input and demands these programs have changed towards the needs of the user. But, nike doesn't need to make shoes like adidas and adidas doesn't need to make shoes like reebok.