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> Cubase (se) Vs Logic (ezpress)?, Beginner Sequencer software advice?
landlox
posté dim. 5 déc. 2004, 20:51
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Hi -
I'm experienced with Mac's but not music software.
I'm interested in learning by starting with a program to mix maybe a few midi and a few audio tracks.

I've seen Logic Express for $140 student price and Cubase SE at Sam Ash for $100

Are there any real differences between these 2 products as far as what they DO?? Is it just a matter of differring special effects? (I'm most interested in pitch shifting audio due to my limitations of various kinds - ha)

I get the idea that these programs are basically what used to be called 'sequencer programs' (a term that seems extinct for some reason - i had dabbled in Metro 4 a LITTLE years ago)

I have a B&W Powermac with a G4/500 upgrade chip. And a Casio consumer MIDI keyboard and a USB interface i got a while back, in case thats a concideration for the software.

In short - assuming my machine can run them (which I think it can) what do these programs (or their big brothers) actually do that are different from each other - interfaces etc aside.
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shaneblyth
posté lun. 6 déc. 2004, 06:17
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why dont you try Mackies traction.
It is free use to cost $80USD but is very easy to use
start on that and go from there.. it is extremly powerful
I think you will find it at www.mackie.com or whatever their site is called

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i believe the question is about logic express and cubase SE.
from my experience Cubase runs poorly on mac's.
logic used to be emagic, but is now under apple control. i suggest logic. it is the new standard for midi/audio creation.
it is extensive, very powerful, and is a quality program for many application audio or video soundtrack creation. if you can get the express for 140 then i strongly suggest you do so.

i use logic 7 pro and could not be more happy with my decision.
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posté mer. 8 déc. 2004, 20:38
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Thanks for both replies -
If it makes sense, now that you put it that way, that the Apple product would be likely to run better on my Mac.
Thoug I am curious what kind of problems Cubase gave you?

It also make sense to download a temporary Freebie at this point. So I appreciate the idea and will give it a shot. It may help me define my needs better.

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posté mer. 8 déc. 2004, 21:06
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just performace issues with cubase. limited tracks and plugs compared to logic.
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