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]

Sorry, but in my experience the Audio part of Logic is amateur gear in comparison with protools, also the LE.

That's true, I'm not considering giving up PT software, but you can run it even if you don't have the most expensive PT hardware.