Understanding Digital Production Basic, getting my head around digi-music produc Options

[drewott]

I have been vigorously researching digital music production on the internet. However, because of the myraid number of terms, software, hardware, and production philosophies I have had a hard time getting my hear around some of the basic stuff.

I want to create a studio that allows me to create pro-quality music (money isn't an option b/c this is a long term project), but am unaware of the exact equipment/software to get.

Can someone break down for me the types of software and/or hardware that I would need to get?

For instance does Logic Pro 7 do the same thing as Pro Tools?

Do I need a separate program for sampling?

Do I need a separate program for sequencing?

Do I need a separate program for drum machining?

If I get the Logic Pro and the Mbox 2 package do I really need anything else?

I know this is a lot of inquiry, but I am sure some of you know how it goes when you are starting: the more answers you get about stuff more questions you have! One of lifes little ironies.

[gdoubleyou]

1) It's better to start a thread for each question you have.

Logic is a more full featured program than PT, it's more a composers tool.

They have overlapping features.

Don't confuse the prosumer Pro Tools Le, with the industry standard PT|HD ($15,000 for basic sytem)

PTLE is limited to 32 tracks.

You can sample with a DAW, if you get Logic Pro it comes with a programable drum machine. Logic Express has several drum kits.

I would suggest something other than an Mbox2 with logic, Digidesign doest work hard to make their hardware work with other software.