Cubase Vs. Digital Performer., Vs. Options

[The_Circle]

I am just confused which software is best for Midi,i am working with pro-tools digi002 for audio but i need a good Midi sequencer and i am stuck in between cubase and digital performer..Any hints??

[rickenbacker]

Apple have not simplified Logic with Logic 6 Pro/Express, that's true. But as a Logic user, I'm glad about that. I don't want something that looks and works like Garageband - it wouldn't be a fraction of the program that it is. Once you get into the program and understand the (fair enough, occasionally baffling) concepts involved, everything makes a lot of sense and there's almost nothing you can't do.

As for the price, the Pro version has only increased by a few hundred dollars, for which you get absolutely every synth Emagic have made to date. Altogether, bought separately, they'd cost you thousands of dollars. If you buy Pro, you need never buy another plug-in again - unless you personally want to. There's certainly nothing missing.

I'd also say that Logic is as stable as any computer music app can get. Tech support have always been very prompt and courteous to me the few times I've e-mailed them, plus they have the InfoWeb online resource for registered users.

The quickest way to get an answer is to post on the Sonikmatter.com Logic forum boards - that's an excellent resource. The quickest way to learn how to use Logic is to read the manuals, buy Logic Audio Workshop by Dave Bellingham and just start playing! It's not half as difficult as folk make out.

As for Sethjacquay's query about VST plugs, no, Logic does not support them natively at all. But using FXpansion's VST-AU adapter (costs about £50 or so), you can use anything. I've converted plenty of VSTis and FX - including complex synths like Spectrasonics Atmosphere, Trilogy and Stylus and LinPlug's Albino and high-end FX like GRM Tools ST bundle - with no problems. Many plug-ins debut as VST only, but then get updated as AudioUnits, too. Some even debut as AU only, such as Novation's V-Synth and BassStation. Frankly, Logic not running VST is a total non-issue.

Hope all that helps!