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Posted by Topher Jones on Feb-22-2005 03:13:

Logic

Hey. I'm looking to purchase some new software and Logic was recommended multiple times. I have Reason and you can only do so much with it. Let me know what you guys think of Logic or recommend any other software. Thanks....

Posted by fr0st on Feb-22-2005 05:05:

well logic is mac only sooo make sure you have a mac... Logic and protools on mac are as good as you can get....

Posted by Freak on Feb-22-2005 10:22:

or track down an old (used) copy of logic platinum on the pc.... Pc is the worst platform for it btw.

Posted by Topher Jones on Feb-22-2005 12:34:

I do have a Mac which would work then. Ive never heard anyone say anything bad about Logic so I think I might go ahead and get it.

Posted by UphoricNitemare on Feb-22-2005 13:25:

[b]Very[/] steep learning curve + PC hog. I haven't tried it on Mac yet though, but i'm assuming its not much more stable.

Posted by UphoricNitemare on Feb-22-2005 13:25:

Very steep learning curve + PC hog. I haven't tried it on Mac yet though, but i'm assuming its not much more stable.

Posted by messytechie on Feb-22-2005 13:54:

I personally reckon cubase is better for producing dance music.
I'm pretty experienced with both, and use logic for recording live stuff and cubase for dance.

The grid and snap in cubase is so much better, it makes programming music so much easier and quicker. Logic seems to somehow hate having everything on the beat and all sized the same - especially if you've played it in first and then tried to quantize it.

Also, have you ever tried to rewire anything with logic? It takes ages - compared to the single click within cubase. If you're rewiring each instrument individually it becomes very tiresome.

I do prefer the track automation within Logic tho, it keeps things very neat.

If you do go for Logic make sure you pay a bit extra and get version 7. They've made lots of improvements, its a lot more stable, and its the only one worth bothering with if you want my opinion. Its the first one that doesnt look like it was designed on Windows 3.0.

Oh and for the record you can't rewire with Logic Platinum 4.5 for PC.

Posted by Alekos on Feb-22-2005 20:47:

Logic Fucking ROCKS ! Best software imo
I bought a copy of Logic 6 Pro a while ago... best purchased I've ever done.However I'd recommend you to start with Logic 7 Express since it's not expensive at all (I paid $65 for it cuz I wanted to try it out) and if you like it then get Logic 7 Pro !

Btw what kind of Mac do u have ?

Posted by Topher Jones on Feb-22-2005 20:52:

I have a 12 inch PowerBook

Posted by Alekos on Feb-22-2005 23:23:

O k a y ....
MB ?
HD ?
OS ?

Posted by Topher Jones on Feb-22-2005 23:25:

Posted by messytechie on Feb-22-2005 23:25:

Surely that'll be standard.... i thought that was the whole point about Macs...

must conform

must conform

.....

Posted by Alekos on Feb-22-2005 23:45:

I'll guess you're running ...

Mac OSX
256 mb
30-40 hd
if not please correct me

Posted by Topher Jones on Feb-23-2005 03:37:

sorry I meant to put the X after the OS

Posted by Alekos on Feb-23-2005 04:49:

Check your PM box

Posted by tupsox on Feb-23-2005 19:42:

Logic 7 Pro is great. Lots of awesome included instruments and FX, all of which are very CPU friendly, also quite stable unless you do thing to piss it off that you shouldn't.

I really dont think the learning curve is too steep, after switching it didn't take long to adjust. The matrix editor is pretty comparable to any standard grid editor or piano roll. The arrange window is very self-explanatory, and the environment you can either avoid entirely, or use to create the modular studio of your dreams.

The built-in plug-ins are an important consideration. The stuff that ships with Cubase are complete garbage. The ES2, EVOC20 and Sculpture are all awesome synths, the EXS24 sampler is top notch, and it comes with a full range of good quality FX. You buy Cubase, you're gonna need to outfit yourself with usable plugs, which will add up very fast. Logic 7 Pro is complete....it comes with enough to finish a project start to finish.

However, if you're only at 256MB of RAM, i'd recommended buying a 512 MB upgrade (up to 768MB total) as soon as possible

Posted by Tranquil010 on Feb-25-2005 00:29:

Definatly use Logic Pro 7 with a dual processor G5. You will be so satisifed with that there. SO many plug ins and virtual instruments. I was a Pro tools user for years, then swithced to Logc and havnt looked back since. TOns of CPU power with a dual processor G5... its amazing...