Logic Pro 6 And Logic Express, user notes on the new software Options

[snow]

now that new versions are out, i would like to hear from ppl that have used the new software already. how is it?
...and:
will the small home studios be content with express?

any comments?

[gdoubleyou]

From the reports I've seen, it's the same software, all thats changed is the name. No NEW features.

I've been using Logic Audio6, ES1, ES2, EXSP24, and EVP73 for over a year.

None of my songs require more than 48 tracks so far.

I will be upgrading to Logic Pro soon, to get access to the additional soft-synths, and effects.

[rickenbacker]

Exactly - it's the same Logic, it's just the physical product line that has changed. It's goodbye Silver, Gold and Platinum distinctions (not before time, either), hello Express and Pro. Check the eMagic site for a product comparison list.

Logic absolutely rocks and if you have any of the virtual instruments as well, you've got a great setup. Small studios will get more than enough joy out of Express.

[snow]

anybody know how to upgrade from express to pro?
what does it take? how much $$$ ?

This post has been edited by snow: Sat 6 Mar 2004, 15:55

[editbrain]

i think i have read somewhere that it is 669 US$ to upgrade from silver(big box) or express to the pro version of logic.

i think...

anyone wish to give a guess?

[xingu]

Close.. It's $699 USD.

I'm with gdoubleyou - been contently using Logic Audio 5/6 for the past year and a half or so. It all depends on what you're trying to do musically. If you're primarily doing straight up audio and don't require lots of effects, Express will more than do the job. If you need more comprehensive MIDI and virtual instrument capabilities, go with Pro. Like rickenbacker said, check out the comparison charts at emagic's site. And if you realy can't make up your mind, just go with Express and upgrade to Pro later - it's roughly a thousand bucks either way...