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.

[coldharbour]

Yeah, but again, it's not ProTools LE. If you can afford $10,000 for the setup though... do the HD, man.

I don't know if it's a good idea or not.

I've been using the top ProTools -setups since ProTools III was the hottest but now I've began to wonder if it's really worth the cash to upgrade to PT HD.

I mean, the reason why PT became THE de-facto standard in the beginning was that the computers in the early 90's really could not handle audio processing, thus the PT DSP chips were essential.

But now, just look at the dual (or quad) PowerMac G5 systems.. I bet their processing power matches my current PT 24 Mix system. So rather than burning 15k Euros (or more dollars) on a HD system you could get a top-notch G5 and really good converters and still run PT software. And Logic Pro 7.

The "thing" with a PT rig is that you don't need to convince your clients, just tell them you have PT and they all go "ahh.. ok!" but then again, the sound quality is exactly the same wheter the audio is processed on a G5 or Digi's DSP.

Makes you wonder.