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.

[jamie_lee]

I think for most solo musicians, you don't need to record more than 2 tracks at once... and then layer multiple tracks over that later.

Good point about PT restricting your choice of interfaces. If you go semi-pro and start recording 8 tracks at once, you'll need to throw a grand in the direction of a 002 Rack...