This is my first experience using Episode Pro, and the only reason we're using it is because the client already had a workflow and settings preset that they were happy with. But to be honest, I'm surprised how easy it is to crash Episode Pro, even with it running on a clean install machine with nothing else going on. It also does not take advantage of the processors as much as compressor does.

There is an optional install that allows you to use Episode Pro inside of compressor, but we didn't have another license of FCP Studio to put on this machine, so we're using the stand alone app.