I'm Getting Reason, Now Logic Pro 7 Or Pro Tools?, Reason, Logic, Pro Tools Options

[MarkMark2005]

I produce house music. I am about to purchase a Power Mac. I am definetely going to buy Propellerhead's Reason software.

I am now trying to decide whether to complement that software with Pro Tools LE 002 or Logic Pro 7? Pro Tools LE 002 vs. Logic Pro? Logic Pro comes with sounds, but I already have plenty of outboard sounds and Reason will provide sounds as well. Pro Tools is industry standard on the other hand and comes with the required hardware, but some say there is better hardware out there, such as Motu or Apogee although I am not familiar with these products.

I would be particularly interested in hearing from producers in the UK, and/or producers who do house or work in other electronic music genres. But ALL opinions are of course welcomed! Incidentally, what is the more popular platform in the UK - Logic or Pro Tools?

Thanks!

Mark
Atlanta, GA.

[beingmf]

first of all, forget about the "people say" factor. why use an apogee converter with reason? if you want something to sound harsh and digital, try to get some advice about the proper equipment. logic is not famous for its sounds but for its approach to arranging/mixing/tweaking. pro tools is just "different", not "better". what does "industry standard" mean? do you want to share your files with BIG studios that mainly record live rock music - and then mix it on their SSL analog desk? I don't think so...
i don't know what kind of house music you are producing, if you are into warm distorted deeper sounds, stay away from reason - if you want the "minimal" electronic sound, go for it!

btw. MOTU sounds shitty and Apogee the contrary, so please try to get more information about the gear you might need...

have fun