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 Cubase (se) Vs Logic (ezpress)?, Beginner Sequencer software advice? |
 Sun 5 Dec 2004, 20:51
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 04-Aug 04 From: The Bronx - US Member No.: 48,227  |
Hi -
I'm experienced with Mac's but not music software. I'm interested in learning by starting with a program to mix maybe a few midi and a few audio tracks. I've seen Logic Express for $140 student price and Cubase SE at Sam Ash for $100 Are there any real differences between these 2 products as far as what they DO?? Is it just a matter of differring special effects? (I'm most interested in pitch shifting audio due to my limitations of various kinds - ha) I get the idea that these programs are basically what used to be called 'sequencer programs' (a term that seems extinct for some reason - i had dabbled in Metro 4 a LITTLE years ago) I have a B&W Powermac with a G4/500 upgrade chip. And a Casio consumer MIDI keyboard and a USB interface i got a while back, in case thats a concideration for the software. In short - assuming my machine can run them (which I think it can) what do these programs (or their big brothers) actually do that are different from each other - interfaces etc aside. Thanks Landlox |
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Mon 6 Dec 2004, 06:17
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 16-Jul 04 From: Queenstown - NZ Member No.: 47,017 |
why dont you try Mackies traction.
It is free use to cost $80USD but is very easy to use start on that and go from there.. it is extremly powerful I think you will find it at www.mackie.com or whatever their site is called This post has been edited by shaneblyth: Mon 6 Dec 2004, 06:17 |
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Mon 6 Dec 2004, 07:45
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 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 05-Dec 03 From: Memphis - US Member No.: 30,424 |
i believe the question is about logic express and cubase SE.
from my experience Cubase runs poorly on mac's. logic used to be emagic, but is now under apple control. i suggest logic. it is the new standard for midi/audio creation. it is extensive, very powerful, and is a quality program for many application audio or video soundtrack creation. if you can get the express for 140 then i strongly suggest you do so. i use logic 7 pro and could not be more happy with my decision. |
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Wed 8 Dec 2004, 20:38
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 04-Aug 04 From: The Bronx - US Member No.: 48,227 |
Thanks for both replies -
If it makes sense, now that you put it that way, that the Apple product would be likely to run better on my Mac. Thoug I am curious what kind of problems Cubase gave you? It also make sense to download a temporary Freebie at this point. So I appreciate the idea and will give it a shot. It may help me define my needs better. Thanks landlox |
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Wed 8 Dec 2004, 21:06
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 05-Dec 03 From: Memphis - US Member No.: 30,424 |
just performace issues with cubase. limited tracks and plugs compared to logic.
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