Logic Express and MainStage 2

Is it possible to use MainStage 2 with Logic Express 9.1.5.? Are there any limitations to not having Logic Pro 9. I'm very happy with LE9.1.5. as it meets all my needs (perhaps with the exception of not having Space Designer) but if I need to upgrade to get the most out of MainStage 2 then I will. I've posted this in the Logic Express Forum, as well, as I'm not sure of the best place to get an answer.
Thanks

Oh yeah, and Logic Express will automatically inherrit 15,000 new Apple Loops from 6 Jam Packs and probably more than 1000 EXS24 sampled instruments!! So, yeah, $29 is a great upgrade for Logic Express. To be clear though, the 120+ plug-ins from MainStage will not become available in Logic Express. They only work in Logic Pro and MainStage.
Have fun!
ps- get started fast with video training..
http://www.macprovideo.com/tutorial/mainstage2101

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I am trying to connect Garritan Personal Symphony to Logic Express and Garageband. A dialog box pops up and asks for plugin Garritan-P. Where do I find it and what do I do with it. I can't locate this plugin doing searches on any of the porgrams.

I'm not sure which version of Garritan Personal Orchestra you have or when you are getting a window pop-up, but check this link for starters:
http://afjohnston.blogspot.com/2009/11/using-garritan-personal-orchestra-gpo.htm l

Logic Express and Silent Violins ...

Hi all,
I am new to Logic Express and try to explore it's capabilities ...
My endpoint is this: I want to be able to record a silent violin (normal analog audio output) directly as a MIDI file onto Logic Express.
I have searched the net, but have been unable sofar to find a solution. Is it possible at all? Is there a plug-in that converts WAV.files straight into MIDI as you record?
Or is there any other hardware or software based possibility?
There used to be a company by the name ZETA which produced violins with their own proprietory MIDI converter. Problem is, they are out of business and their MIDI converter was only working with their own instruments. I am looking to use a Yamaha Silent Violin to achieve that.
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nickler66

Hi,
there's an onboard solution from Logic: Open you recorded Audio in the sample editor. Select Factory -> audio to score. Depending on your audio material, you must fiddle around with the settings to get an acceptable result. The engine will generate a MIDI region overlapping your audio file. Drag it to a software instrument track to test the results.
Otherwise, i would recommend the Roland GK3 Guitar to MIDI converter pickup. I don't know if it works with a violin as well, but i heard of other people using it. Cost around 150-200$
Fox

Garageband Files on Logic Express and vice versa

My daughter uses Logic Express at school (sorry, I don't know which version). She has been trying to do her homework on our eMac (OS 10.3.9) using Garageband 1 and her M-Audio midi/usb keyboard via USB.
Her teacher says that Garageband files should work fine with Logic Express and vice versa.
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Presumably we are doing something wrong somewhere. Does anyone know how to get Logic Express to use Garageband 1 files and vice versa, please?
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That is correct, and you still have your level
status, it just doesn't show. I read in The Lounge
(for level 4 & 5) that they were planning to return
the level status and custom icons to the forum. But
it has been a long time now, and they haven't. I miss
my custom icon
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Help Required Please with Logic Express and Yamaha O1X

Hi, I'm a new Logic and Mac user. I have just installed Logic Express and I am trying to get my Yamaha O1X mixer/ interface to work. I have the MLAN Tools installed and I can load a demo song into Logic. The meters on my Mixer are moving, I just cannot hear any sound. Doesanyone know the correct way to set this up to work correctly??
I Mac 20" Mac OS X (10.4.9) Intel Dual Core 2.46 Ghz with 2GB Ram

Answer these questions for me:
Is the Monitor A/B switch green or off?
Do you have the faders 1/2 raised on the 01X in the INST tab, and is the Stereo fader raised?
Where is your amp/speakers connected to on the O1X?
Should be connected to monitor L/R out with the A/B switch off (not green).
If you load the logic demo are the meters moving?
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Make sure you did This!!!!
To monitor your computer's audio outs via the 01X go to the surface of the 01X. In the upper right click INTERNAL MODE (2nd button from left, top of the 01x next to REMOTE).
Go to the right of the 01x there are 5 white buttons for
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Very important......if you did all of this, play a song from itunes see if there is audio if not you have something connected wrong.
If you get it from itunes and not logic....then we need to look at logic!
You need to run logics setup assitant and make sure in the controller setup the O1X is showing! Click rebuild defaults in the controller tab of logic....you should see the faders move!
let me know....i will stick with ya till we get it working.
Craig
email me @ [email protected]

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Will it work with Logic express and do I have to have that little red usb drive in the computer to authorize it?
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I'm new to Logic Express and have been doing quite a bit of online reading, trying to get things set up. I have a PowerBook G4, Logic Express 7, and a Roland RD-700 piano. The Roland keyboard has MIDI in/out and audio out which I've connected to my computer using a MOTU FastLane and M-Audio FireWire Solo respectively. I realize the keyboard can function as a controller (using the sounds that come with LE) or as a sound generator (using the internal sounds). What I'd like to do is to use Logic Express to compose, sequence, arrange, etc songs using the sounds from the keyboard.
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I've done some online research, and here is the sum total of my knowledge:
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Comparison Matrix for Logic Express and Logic Pro?

I have looked everywhere for a chart that compares the features between these two products and can't find one.
I am thinking of moving up from Garageband, and leaning toward Logic Express right now.
Is there a comparison matrix somewhere?
Thanks,
Kirk

I don't think so, but you can go to their respective Specs in Apple web-site and make one yourself.
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Difference between Logic Express and Pro? ro

Is the actual logic part the exact same? Is it that with the Pro you get all the extras? (soundtrack pro, qmaster, logic node, compressor, main stage, wave burner, jam packs). Is that what makes it the "pro" version? Or does the actual Logic app offer more abilities? If so, I can't seem to see much a difference. thanks

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This Apple support document details all the differences:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4229
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Delay Designer
Match EQ
Linear Phase EQ
Adaptive Limiter
Multimeter
Multipressor (Logic Express includes a preset-only version)
Loopback (Available only within MainStage)
Binaural Post Processor
Downmixer
Multichannel Gain
Surround Compressor
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EVD6 Vintage Clav
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I still run Logic Express 8 on Snow Leopard. Wondering if any one is using Logic Express 8 and Maverics. Any issues? I was planning to update my Snow Leopard to Mavericks. I am aware that the Apple Loops that originally came on separate DVDs can not be installed in Mavericks (or Mountain Lion for that mapper) because they require Rosetta for the installation. I figure that since I have them already installed, the update should preserve them and it should continue to work.
Can anyone confirm?
Thanks

The Logic 8 installer does not need Rosetta to run. However in Lion and thereafter, there is a bug that triggers the PowerPC dialog box, adding to that confusion.
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Logic Express and Garritan Personal Orchestra

Hi. Please can somebody explain (simply!) how to access Garritan sounds in Logic Express 8.
Many Thanks
Nick

Straight from the Garritan website:
http://www.garritan.com/GPO-features.html
+No Sampler Required:+
+The collection comes integrated with the acclaimed Kontakt Player 2 sample player from Native Instruments and works as a virtual instrument. No need to purchase a separate sampler. You can adjust a number of parameters – variability, tuning and other audio characteristics – so you can control the sound of each instrument individually.+
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