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.

[gdoubleyou]

Logic is a more full featured DAW, even Logic express allows up to 255 audio tracks. Most of the commercial plugs available in RTAS format are available as AUs.

The quality of the effects in Logic Pro are excellent, you only have to buy 3rd party plugs if you want to.

The virtual instruments rival the ones from native Instruments. The EXS24MkII needs an interface update, but does come with a library of usable sounds. and there are several 3rd party libraries available.