Hi just got back from AES and my head is spinning. Am just getting into home recording and am a Mac person (what can I say). But that being the case I am trying to choose between Logic and Pro Tools.(or is there something better for macs out there?) If I go with Logic I'm looking at the MOTO 828mkII. I think they both work out to about the same price. Do you think there is any major difference? And how in the world do you pick which microphone to buy. I tried so many but to tell you the truth I couldn't tell what would be best for my voice and at what price. I think the hard part of this hobby is just choosing the equipment.
Thanks,
Bill
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Which Pro Tools? HD3? Let's compare them Sample rate: L= 19
Which Pro Tools? HD3?
Let's compare them
Sample rate:
L= 192 HD3= 192
Audio hardware support
L=all (toghether) HD3= Digi
Tracks
L=255 HD3 192
pluging instances:
L=15 per tracks unlimited CPU with freeze
HD3= 5 per tracks, DSP limited
instrument tracks with no need to have Midi/AUX/Audio tracks separately
L=yes HD3 N/A
auto plugins delay compensation
L=audio=instrument tracks HD3 N/A
full automation
L=yes HD3=yes
full audio editing features
L=yes HD3=yes
surround production in all formats
L=yes HD3 yes
MIDI sequencer
L=full featured HD3=spartan/basic
audio structure
L=32 bit floating point in the whole audio flow
HD3=24 bit fixed point TDM. plugin processing at 56 bit with 24 bit truncation or dithering at every plugin instance
sound quality
L=1:1 HD3= IMO (that's personal) bad sound
plugins formats
L=AU and VST (converted) HD3: Pro Tools and soon VST (converted)
GUI personalisation
L= 90 screensets HD3= 2 windows whose position is remembered
Channelstrip in edit window
L=yes HD3 N/A
Syncronisation
L=full HD3=full
Video track
L=yes with firewire output
HD3=yes with firewire output
automation data
L=32bit HD3=12 bit
Tron, I was talking about PT LE not HD3. This is just for person
Tron, I was talking about PT LE not HD3. This is just for personal recording. Thanks to everyone that responded. I asked this question in another forum and it seems that Logic gets better reviews. It is a bit harder to master I think but will be the better program for me. Thanks again, Bill
For what it's worth - I used logic for almost a decade, and got
For what it's worth - I used logic for almost a decade, and got to really love that program. As I'm on a Wintel machine, it's no longer really an option (though I still have my copy and use it from time to time). I invested in the PTLE (Digirack 002) and, quite honestly, was not that thrilled with it. The ProTools LEplug-insbundled with digi 002 are nothing special nor is the hardware (8 analog i/os and 8 ADAT i/o, SPDIF i/o) - but it's functional. The point is for about $1200, you'd GET the hardware AND software - I don't know what Logic Platinum costs now, it used to be in the $600 range, but you'll have to get decent hardware - perhaps the MOTU line, as you mentioned.
As software, I use Pro Tools for AUDIO ONLY - as many here have eluded to - it's MIDI is basically useless (it's something like cakewalk 2.0 from the early 90s). As as audio tool, it's limited to 32 tracks at playback and 16 buses for extra stuff - typically enough, but you never know. I simply use it for interchange with other studios and with MAC based studios in NY - it makes it easier. As a composer, I WOULD definately take the MOTU, LOGIC, or CUBASE host of programs over the Pro Tools system.
Hope this helps
steve
Logic has more/better composition tools. If you are into midi, a
Logic has more/better composition tools. If you are into midi, and are more of a composer Logic is better.
If you are more concerned with audio recording/engineering Pro Tools is more like a tape recorder.
I'm more musician than engineer I use DP and Logic for composing and audio recording.
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