Reaper vs ...?

I am looking into getting my system set up to work with my Axiom Midi Controller. I would like to create movie sound track line pieces, and was wondering if Reaper was the best product for that? I have purchased EWQL Silver, and tried Fruit Loops but didnt like too much. I have Reaper now and it seems to function, but thought i'd ask the professionals here of their opinion. Thanks!

Really depends on your budget. Industry standard is probably Digital Performer, though I do know of a few composers who use Cubase. I use Cubase because it works on PC, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a powerful sequencer. Since you've got Reaper now, it'd probably be a good idea to use it to learn the ins and outs of sequencing before you upgrade.

I don't think there's an "industry standard"... it's really whether you've used it long enough to be comfortable with it or not. I'm not "in the industry" so I can't say that for sure. But I've heard professional / semi-professionals use just about anything. There aren't really "the best", most sequencers give the same basic usages. All in all, it really comes down to how willing you are to learn the program's tools, not just the primary functions. Afterwards you just get comfortable with it. I know some people who produce pretty good music with fruity loops.

If you paid for fruity loops, why not solve the problem first? Next thing you may find Reaper has some different issues, then what? you'll hop to another sequencer?

Well if you think about it, if you're not a professional you don't really need to know what they use. I mean, if I want a car I won't go asking what the formula 1 racers use. I will go to a family guy with 2 kids, like me, or something.

Generally there isn't a standard in the industry, at least on the top end. The minute you start working with other people, or outside studios you are bound to be brought to what THEY use. So it does seem that Pro Tools, still is the choice of many studios, thus many pros. Then again, even close to 2009 Pro Tools is no match for Sonar, Logic, Cubase, or maybe even Reason when it comes to midi.

Reaper is almost free, a shareware program with no limitations apart from asking you to get the license. So try it out! Nothing to lose. If you didn't like FL there must be a reason, I trust, so change it. Reason would be my first choice as well.

Sonar (For PC only) also has a trial version, so you can try before buy actually. And Sonar is a very good program which is gaining ground over Steinberg or Mac (the company, now, behind Logic). I do know many semi-pros who are using Sonar and are extremely happy about it!

(do keep in mind that reaper is developing constantly, and that it is alreadyt 64-bit ready, etc , which is a huge advantage actually)