So Whats Out There For Logic Osx Users?, no vst....what does this mean? Options

[tokyoroland]

let me put it simple. I am using Logic on osx. I have never used Logic for os9. I have no idea what VST is, and I dont care, since I won't be able to use it, unless its "carbonized", whatever this means.

So, do I HAVE to dish out another 300 dollars just to get new sounds? I have a friend who uses FruityLoops ( I know, on a PC ) and he gets whole libraries for free somehow... whats the alternative on macs? should I go back to os9 just to get free samples and sounds? or do I have to wait until a VST substitute comes out?

Because a day (soon) will come when I get tired of my keyboards built-in sounds... And a 30-day trial ( for the exs24, etc. ) is still a 30-day trial.

[damann]

hi tokyoroland.
audiounits is a confusing term. it's actually the code that osx uses to provide plugins. audiounits are a part of core audio, which is the code that osx uses to deal with all audio issues.coreaudio has been present in osx since way before jaguar, jag just uses it more efficiently(hence 10.2)!
all logic versions that work under osx work exclusively with core audio, meaning that the only plugins that will work are those specifically coded for audio units. no vst, no rtas, etc, currently.
you can "just import them all into" INDIVIDUAL audio tracks, and edit/eq/compress/effect them that way. this CAN be the best route with a lot of things, however, logic dosen't like mp3's!
you can, of course, convert mp3's to aiff, wav, etc with apps like audacity(free).
exs24, can be used as an audio instrument. it will load and play your audio files. you'll also find that it will provide some great features that really help you squeeze something special out of them!
it's your choice...