Logic Express/usb Vs Protools/usb, need some recommendations Options

[JPSpecial]

Hey there!

I can't seem to decide which DAW to purchase.

I'm considering Logic Express with a Tascam USB audio interface. I understand that the Tascam US-428 allows recording of four sources at once. This would be a plus since I wish to record my acoustic guitar with two different mics and my voice with one mic.

The other option I've been considering is the mbox.
Many have said that Protools is easier to learn than Logic and that if midi is not a huge part of the music, Protools might be a better option. However, I have recently read a few posts indicating that the mbox produces both monitoring latency (pretty much unavoidable with a usb interface) and a second type of latency that requires adjustment of tracks once they are recorded. I'm wondering if this is just an issue with the mbox or whether the same problem would occur with Logic Express.

In short, I'm looking for ease of use, minimal problems with latency, and low potential for insanity.

Thanks. I'm always impressed with the passion and knowledge of the users of this site.

P.S. I'm using a 17" imac with 768 ram and OS 10.2.8.

[xingu]

You can get around the monitoring latency with the direct monitoring button (available on many/most USB interfaces, including Tascam's), which routes your signal directly from the input to your phones or monitors. I've only had to do this a few times when tracking at very fast tempos.

I'm not real familiar with the latency/nudging issue with the mbox/ProTools LE, but I've seen mention of it a few times. I can say that I've never experienced anything similar with Logic (I use the Big Box, the predecessor to Express). I've never used ProTools, but working with audio in Logic is pretty straightforward and simple if you ask me.