What Is Logic Missing?, Compared to Protools HD Options

[opiepac]

I'm about to start using Logic 7 once I get my PowerMac. I'm wanting to use Logic mainly from the standpoint of audio recording (line in guitars, mic'd vocals and instruments). I'm not that interested in MIDI, virtual synths, loops, etc, but I may play around with them for something more than a click track before I record drums, and who knows, maybe I'll start to like some of that stuff.

I don't want to start any rumor/speculations on this forum, there's enough of that at Applenova, Macrumors, Logic Pro Forums, etc. But there is currently speculation of updates to Apple's audio software. Possibly a version update of Logic, possibly new or rebranded apps, ... whatever. Maybe they'll just make Logic work better with Tiger. I've heard some say that maybe Logic will focus on MIDI/synth/loop stuff and there will be a new program focused on Audio recording similar to Protools. Lots of speculation, but mostly fluff right now.

What I've heard is some people complaining about what Logic lacks in comparison to Protools. I am referring to the HD version only. It seems Protools is more focused on the audio recording side, similar to old studios, but also has hardware specifically made to reduce the load on the computer. That's about all I know of protools, other than having seen it used in a studio once.

Now for the real question:

Can anyone tell me what advantages Protools has in the audio recording realm over Logic (and vice versa). I'm not considering Protools, I just want to know what Logic lacks ... what features might be included in a later version, that kind of stuff. I'd like to know how Apple, maybe through user requests, could make Logic better.

I've also heard some claim the Logic codebase is old, and needs to be rewritten from the ground up. Any opinions on this?

Evan

(I'm not trying to start speculation or flamewars with this, just discussion)

[MacAudioGuy]

With Cubase and Nuendo you are getting alot more for your mony than the Logic line IMO. Cubase is a more mature program than Logic. VST is more widely adopted than Audio Units. In Europe Steinberg is more prevalent in studios. And Cubase has a more intuitive interface.
Forget Poor Tools. It is a overpriced dinosaur program. Avid and their sister company Digidesign (maker of Pro-Tools) are evil IMHO. They use predatory marketing, closed proprietary software, plug-ins and hardware, and sell inferior products for exorbent prices.
But don't get me wrong, I use both Cubase and Logic on a daily basis and even occassionly have to use Poor Tools.
If I could afford Nuendo, it would be my weapon of choice over Logic Pro.
For budget Sync to Video work you can't beat Hyper Engine AV, Which is free and has sub-frame accuracy.
My $.02