Logic Express Capabilities, potential user questions... Options

[ajchen]

hey all

been reading threads on here for a bit.... i finally decided to register and ask some questions before i take the plunge haha.

i am currently running a powerbook 12" 1.5, and will be upgrading to 1.25gigs of RAM next week (i need it for photoshop anyways). i have a 250 gig external drive.

so i am a bass player and i have been looking for software to be able to lay down some drum tracks to play and record against. i also plan to learn how to chop samples and play live keys afterwards as well to make some beats.

upon visiting one store and talking to a guy there about my needs, he suggested logic express, a midi controller, and a basic m-audio interface to get me started. then i go to sam ash and talk to someone else to get a second opinion, and he tells me that logic wont work for my needs because it has no virtual instruments. he says to either go with reason/midi controller/interface, or logic/interface/rack (or logic/interface/separate app with drum sounds). he suggested the rack of course to take some of the workload off my computer. of course this didnt make sense as the guy at the original store never pointed out the fact that i wouldnt really be able to make music with logic by itself.

so.... with regards to my personal needs, does logic express meet them? will it run adequately with my hardware setup? i was reading the osx apps forum and someone mentioned that you cant track live instruments into reason, which would instantaneously eliminate that from the running if it is the case.

sorry if this is a bit convoluted. let me know if anything is unclear. i appreciate your help!

[ironhead]

yes of course u can put any amount of virtual instrument into your logic setup as long as they are and your computer can handle them (AUDIO UNIT)And not vst and even if they are vst you can use a vst to AUt convert( THIS can be alittle technical best to leave for later)
ALSO YOU CAN USE REASON IN CONJUNCTION EN REWIRE MODE WITH LOGIG IT HAS LOT GOOD SAMPLER
BUT YOU CAN ALSO TRY CUBASE LE IT IS ALSO A GOOD PROGRAM AND THERE END LESS VST INSTRUMENT OUT THERE FOR THAT EVEN THOUGHT LOGIC IS MY FAVORITE.
GOOD LUCK