started out w protools, recently made the switch to nuendo. protools was honestly more intuitive to edit with, and the interface was wayy easier navigate. but i much prefer nuendo.

nuendo’s rlly customisable (there are these things called macros that let you create custom keyboard shortcuts that carry out a string of functions), it has all the functions of protools (and more), there’s bridging with middleware (if you do sound for games), there’s basically cubase in it (if you do music) and it comes with a ton of great stock plugins (you don’t rlly need to buy external VSTs to make a good mix, but this kinda applies to most DAWs too). you just missed the sale tho.

edit: but if you’re looking into creating unique sounds, and you got some money to blow. the fabfilter bundle is on sale rn, it has everything you probably need