Any Logic or ProTools Users converted to any other DAWs

I am trying to find anyone that has consistently used Logic or ProTools and now has moved to another DAW because of computer or money? I am an IT architect and I have run my own business several times. I have Apple and Windows machines, however my most recent Mac OS is on a Mac Mini 8GB and it's struggling to run Logic Pro X (version 11) properly. I would prefer to run a DAW on my 64GB Windows machine but I'm not switching to anything until I make a good decision to switch.

I'm looking for another DAW selection for Windows (not ProTools) due to the facts 1) Logic is paid for, for life 2) Pro Tools is too expensive for me at this time and 3) I am fine with less graphical interface (UI) as long as sound quality and function is there.

Also, I would value the opinions of people that have used any suggested DAWs for a long time or at least 6 months to a year. No disrespect to anyone for the help, I need to make a good decision now and I don't have the time to experiment with all the alternatives. I am pushing to begin teaching online and while I wish I could just play with all of the DAWs ... you understand.

Thanks in advance. And, keep the music coming. This is fun isn't it?

David

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My Experience with DAWs:

-GarageBand: Used it a lot as a teenager
-LogicX: All of my bandmates use it, so I’m familiar with the basics
-ProTools: I’ve used it for several vocal recording sessions
-StudioOne: Used it extensively for over 1.5 years
-FL Studio: Used it extensively for over 3 years

My Opinion:

Any professional DAW can be used to create, record, mix, and master music. The right choice for you or for a specific project depends, in my opinion, on factors like the music genre, workflow, task requirements, personal preferences, and so on.

My Experience with StudioOne (professional DAW, available for Windows, one-time payment):

StudioOne is a perfect all-rounder for any musical genre or task. It has an intuitive interface and a graphical layout similar to LogicX. The stock plugins are of high quality, and it supports VST plugins, allowing you to use the best third-party plugins available. I would highly recommend checking it out.

My Experience with FL Studio (professional DAW, available for Windows, one-time payment with lifetime updates):

FL Studio is the industry standard for hip-hop production (particularly the creative process) and is also heavily used for electronic music in general. In my opinion, it’s the perfect DAW for creativity in beat-making and electronic music production, especially considering the wealth of tutorials available. It also supports VST plugins and comes with solid stock plugins. However, I found the interface to be somewhat counterintuitive, and the process for audio recording can be tedious compared to LogicX or ProTools. Workflow-wise, it’s also not the ideal tool for mixing and mastering.

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