Is Logic Able To Do????, Comparing PT capa to Logic capa Options

[mikenienaber]

Hi,
I'm specing for a home project Studio. I'm a Protools operator by day so I know it pretty well. I want to use Logic as my platform at home for reasons concerning cash for an HD suite (dont have the cash!). I have a few editing questions for you guys Im hoping you can answer before I buy Logic.
*Can Logic record at half speed like PT (record ready; shift-spacebar)
*Does an auxillary channel use up a voice?
*What file formats can Logic inport? Digi requires you to by Digitranslator for OMF files and an MP3 plug to import MP3's at a lovely Digi price:)
*Compare midi editing capa please
*Are AU plugs as 'nice' as RTAS?
*Are VST's usable in Logic?
*Logic bundles a nice large plug package, are the plugs any good to a serious studio?
*Ive demoed Logic at a mac store, it seems quite illogical at times. Does it take a while to get into it?


Thats all I can think of just now.
Inout would be awesome please
Mike, Cape Town South Africa.

[bigyello]

hey mikenienaber -

logic is a very different environment than protools. it is first and foremost the best sequencer in the business. so when it comes to working with audio, it can seem non-intuitive, esp for someone who tracks in protools all day.

i dont know the answer to all of the questions, but here are some.

aux - does not use up a voice. you do not have that limitation in logic, as you do in protools. just keep adding it on!

file formats - logic pretty much imports everything, at least OMF and mp3 natively. u can drag and drop.

AU plugs are for the most part pretty good. they do not have the same due diligence put on them as RTAS' do, so there is no guarantee of pro-level quality, like there is with protools. for the most part, they are of much higher quality than VSTs. definately worth auditioning some.

VST's can be used with an AU to VST wrapper. i use the one from fxpansion.

the plugs that come with logic are pretty good. i personally am not in love with the synths (sound like software to me), but i've heard some pretty amazing results, if ur willing to put the time into it. and i actually rather like the EVP88, but its a little quiet.

the fX processors are pretty good. i find myself using the delays quite a bit, and some of the comps are pretty decent. (its no avalon, mind u).

that said, i LOVE logic. its an amazing composition tool, and terrific at tracking, mixing, and even mastering (if ur wiling to put the time in). I do agree that protools handle audio much better, but if ur just going to track and mix, why not get a DIGI02 or something that runs protools le? Logic's MIDI control and capabilities are far superior to protools, so if ur going to include synths (hardware and software), then logic is a solid choice.

when u get the chance, read the manual. the amount of flexibility can actually be pretty daunting when u get into it.

-bigyello