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What Is Logic Missing?

I'm about to start using Logic 7 once I get my PowerMac. I'm wanting to use Logic mainly from the standpoint of audio recording (line in guitars, mic'd vocals and instruments). I'm not that interested in MIDI, virtual synths, loops, etc, but I may play around with them for something more than a click track before I record drums, and who knows, maybe I'll start to like some of that stuff.

I don't want to start any rumor/speculations on this forum, there's enough of that at Applenova, Macrumors, Logic Pro Forums, etc. But there is currently speculation of updates to Apple's audio software. Possibly a version update of Logic, possibly new or rebranded apps, ... whatever. Maybe they'll just make Logic work better with Tiger. I've heard some say that maybe Logic will focus on MIDI/synth/loop stuff and there will be a new program focused on Audio recording similar to Protools. Lots of speculation, but mostly fluff right now.

What I've heard is some people complaining about what Logic lacks in comparison to Protools. I am referring to the HD version only. It seems Protools is more focused on the audio recording side, similar to old studios, but also has hardware specifically made to reduce the load on the computer. That's about all I know of protools, other than having seen it used in a studio once.

Now for the real question:

Can anyone tell me what advantages Protools has in the audio recording realm over Logic (and vice versa). I'm not considering Protools, I just want to know what Logic lacks ... what features might be included in a later version, that kind of stuff. I'd like to know how Apple, maybe through user requests, could make Logic better.

I've also heard some claim the Logic codebase is old, and needs to be rewritten from the ground up. Any opinions on this?

Evan

(I'm not trying to start speculation or flamewars with this, just discussion)

Logic 7 Books?

I'm looking at using Logic Pro 7 in the near future. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on books to learn the program? I went to a Barnes&Noble and they only had one book on Logic: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/159...2370009-1295219

Is this any good? Any better books out there?

Evan

Powermac Intergrated Audio (any Good?)

(This is not a PC vs Mac post, but I will give some intro)

I'm a long time x86 user, having used about 50/50 of windows and linux. I prefer linux, but I'm crazy about trying OSX and want to use it for my home audio recording, photo editing, and eventual video editing. I'm looking at a Power Mac dual 2.0GHz, or something similar if they do update the line, along with Tiger. Now to my question:

Is the integrated audio on the current Power Mac any good? In the PC world, its a mixed bag, intel's integrated audio is horrible, I've heard some of the nVIDIA nForce integrated audio is pretty decent (for integrated audio). I'm curious as to what people think of the stuff on the Power Mac. My initial thoughts are that it might be okay, considering its got optical in/out. Perhaps a description of the rest of my setup may help:

I will be using an M-Audio Firewire Solo for recording, so I can do either two line in's or 1 line in and 1 XLR. This is to be used for my demo's, its not a pro setup for sure. The Solo has digital coax in/out also. Should I use this to hookup to my stereo for monitoring, or should I use the Power Mac optical out?

Eventually, I may be inclined to buy a sound card as an upgrade, I've heard that the PCI-X ones are the way to go. But for now, I'd prefer to limit my purchases to the PowerMac if possible.

Thanks in advance for any help ...

Evan