Does Anyone Still Use Cubase? Options

[ghettoblaster]

Hey there,

I got hold of Cubase SX 1 and am starting to learn it, but in reading a lot of stuff on the internet it seems like hardly anyone uses it now compared to Logic. Is one better than the other?

I'm interested in mainly creating score for my films using my midi keyboard. I also would like to compose some tracks. Will VST plug ins work with Logic? Which application is easier to use? Which one is more powerful?

I don't want to take the time to learn a program if it's becoming obsolete...

any info is appreciated!

[kolo]

Cubase obsolete...are you Kidding? People like Hans Zimmer use Cubase if you are thinking about film scores. I'm sure he's into other stuff too.. It seems to be more popular in Europe. This is just my feeling from reading the american and european magazines on the subject. I use cubase under OS9 and have since version 1.something, when computer audio was but a dream. So I'm just used to how it's all set up. I do get the feeling though that since apple owns Logic if may ultimately make great gains in the mac market (which is most of the music market I think). I'm thinking about switching over Logic or DP when I totally go up to OS X because from reading this and other forums and mags, Cubase seems more processor intensive. DP4 for example can work on a G3 (or so they say) while cubase demands a fast g4. Either way you are cooking with gas.