[1k]

Hi.
I am pondering between Logic6 platinum and ProTool 6 LE. I have Reason, and i love the software, but can't do audio. I just did a little pseudo rap piece, and to make it work in Reason was rather problematic. Logic has REWIRE support now, so I can use Reason from Logic, whereas Protool does not at this point. I've tried the Free version of ProTool, and it seems like a nice software. I have not really spent enough time to say I like it or not. Now, although Logic Platinum is more expensive, if it does pretty much everything ProTool LE does, and more ( because of the audio track limit of ProTool and Logic's support for videoclips), then I may want to go with Logic. There is something magiacal about Logic being a 'apple' product, although, it is only a magic because I do not know enough about Logic either. Anyone in here, have experience with these two softwares? I kind of hear that ProTool hogs resource more than Logic, would that be true? I will be running it on DP800 QuickSilver, and 12" Powerbook. Ah, and I probably will not have to work with ProTool studio's anyways. It will be mainly used to work with videos I am cutting with Final Cut Pro, and other than that, this is just my new hobby.

Thanks in advance

[Nobody]

Until recently it was Logic for midi, Pro Tools for the rest, but emagic has recently changed all that, with excellent audio support. I don't use Pro Tools, so I can't vouch for it, but Logic is an unbeleivably powerful and COMPLICATED program. Yeah you can get by doing what you need to do, but there is always a cooler, quicker way to do things.
I really like that Apple have bought emagic, and forsee great things for them in the future, maybe even an iApp! I was actually going to give up on Logic before Apple bought them but now since Apple bought emagic the updates have been coming faster than ever, which means bug fixes and cooler features.
I would suggest playing with the free Pro Tools, and if that doesn't do it for you, try the lower end logic's like Logic Audio (formerly silver) or Logic Gold, they are cheaper, but still powerful, I'm not sure if they support video though. Otherwise if you can afford it and jump straight in to Logic Platinum!
Good Luck.

[WannabeSQ]

Pro Tools to me is more of a recording and editing system, and not so much for music creation. It is like a digital tape recorder. I use protools to record, mix and edit things, I wouldn't get it to write music.

[WannabeSQ]

also, i dont know about logic, but protools requires hardware for the IO.
and, pro tools on a dual processor can take up one CPU entirely, leaving the other for the GUI/ other apps.

[vf124]

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It will be mainly used to work with videos I am cutting with Final Cut Pro, and other than that, this is just my new hobby.

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I use both the mBox & 002 w/ Pro Tools LE. It works extremely well with OS X & 9 on the following machines:
G4 Cube 500
G4 PB 1 gig hz
G4 PB 800
G3 iBook 500
G3 333/Mini Tower
For any questions on PT Le, check out this site:
http://duc.digidesig...?ubb=forum&f=24
hth...

[1k]

Thanks guys for your input. One thing that I hear a lot is how difficult Logic is ( was) to learn, and how many people love ProTool's interface. After reading recent review on Logic6 and ProTool 6, however, I got a sense that this gap may be closing. Anyone has any comment on this? Problem with ProTool Free is it only runs on OS9, which is quite unfortunate, since I never boot to OS9 except for this purpose thsese days. That is making the learning curve a bit steeper.
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[Bassphil]

I've been using Logic for a long time. When I first started using it, I got out the manual and started going through the steps page by page. It starts with the midi elements, which are easier to manipulate, the moves to audio. It may take a few solid days to get to the end, but by then you'll have it completely.
Ironically, the first page of the manual has "DON'T PANICK!" in really bold letters. Anyway, this program will do about everything you'll ever need to do. It's a really solid program and the learning curve is not impossible to overcome.
I hope this helps,
-Phil

[vf124]

Hey 1k,
Checkout the June MacWorld Review of PT LE 6 for OS X, 4.5 blue mice out of 5... /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[digedit]

They both have advantages. If your focus is on music creation, especially making use of MIDI, then logic would have a serious edge. I do think Pro Tools has the more intuitive interface for multitrack editing. I'd try and download demos and see which you prefer for your method of working. The fact that
Apple owns both Logic and Final Cut could make integration possible somewhere down the line. Of course the background of each product comes from two very different companies with very different philosophies (Macromedia & e-magic) so integration could take some time.

[1k]

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Checkout the June MacWorld Review of PT LE 6 for OS X, 4.5 blue mice out of 5...

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I finally got my copy delivered yesterday, so i read the review. As is often the case with Macworld reviews, i did not read anything that supported their 4.5 mouse rating. These days, I completely ignore their rating systems. What also puzzles me is that I don't recall seeing Logic 6's review. Have I missed it?
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[junobear]

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Problem with ProTool Free is it only runs on OS9, which is quite unfortunate, since I never boot to OS9

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ProTools 6 LE runs natively in OSX. And has since it was released back in like February. Digidesign's website might answer a lot of your questions.

[homershines]

That's tough decision. I have Pro Tools 5.12 and I used to work with Logic 4.5 occasionally. They are both excellent programs. In the past, folks could say that that had to worry about the company's commitment. Now that Apple and Emagic are married, we don't have to worry much at all. In fact, Digidesign probably should worry. My only complaint about Logic is the learning curve. As a non-musician soundmaker, I can easily dig into Pro Tools and get what I need. Logic takes a little more work. But it's a damn good program.
Good luck. I don't envy your choice.
Peace.
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