Logic Pro and Audio Recording

Question

I just read the incredibly depressing post entitled "should emagic buy back logic?" and I'm more confused than ever about purchasing Logic.
I am primarily a guitar player and will be recording mostly real instruments. I would like to learn more MIDI, but this is not my priority. I am VERY torn between ProTools LE (Digi 002) and Logic with a MOTU.
My question is this: What exactly does everyone mean when they say ProTools does "audio" better than Logic?I mean, what is the MAJOR difference? And should this HEAVILY be taken into consideration when purchasing one or the other? I am really torn here and am going on my SECOND month of contempalation on this issue. I just want to make sure I make the right purchase because either way it is a lot of money and I am pretty much commited to one product or the other once I choose. Thanks for the help everyone.

Answer 1

Jack Q,
I am in the same boat as you. I did buy Logic pro. I also have a digi001 and thought very much about the decision. I record straight audio and found more midi people working with Logic than protools. My questions before getting Logic about how many people were using it for straight audio did not ellicit an overwhelming response. Here is my opinion based on owning Logic for almost 6months.
The manual (for me) is almost useless. I am a hands on kinda guy and needed to be shown how to do many functions in person.I paid someone to help and it still was and is a huge learning curve. I came from protools which in my opinion is much more user friendly.
I bought logic pro because I have a nice apogee interface and Protools (002)does not support 92 sample rate that my appogee is capable of and higher. I also bought logic because the PLUG INs that come with it are a great value. The plugs that come with the 002 are NO comparison and very costly. I f you do get a protools rig DO NOT GET AN 002. Move up to the HD world because in the long run you will kick yourself.
This forum has helped me so much and I have begun to learn alot!!!!! The people here will really help you...and you CAN COUNT ON THEM.
Certain things about Logic really frustrate me such as there are SO MANY OPTIONS. It is a bit overwhelming. IMO. the editing is cumbersome and confusing with LOGIC.
Some people talk about LOGIC being a creative tool as opposed to protools being more of a simpler recorder and editor.I believe this to be true and ideally it would be great to have both. I am starting to enjoy Logic more and more...but if I had it my way and had the money...I would have PT HD3 and alot of even more money for plug ins.
Logic is a great value. It has lots of fun stuff to play with like loops etc. Depending on what kind of music you make it might also influence your decision. I still love my 001 and have made some good recordings that have been used on TV. I heard some cool things about Logic and wanted to upgrade the QUALITY of my recordings with the Appogee interface which as I've said before was my main reason for getting Logic.
I am a guitar player and also record live drums, bass and keys with Logic. I am still having some trouble adjusting to the nuances of how to keep it simple as a recorder and editor/mixer/master. It is slowly coming together and I can hear that the quality is very good. I personally don't like messing around with key commands as that makes me even more confused. I just lik to point my mouse and go. It seems that no matter how I slice it Logic takes a few more steps than protools does. for expample punching in etc.
ALL AND ALL..I am glad to have 2 systems. Logic familiarity is growing on me and even though I get bothered sometimes...in the long run...with the help of this forum...everything will be smooth and I'll have more time to actually make music. If you have any more questions feel free to e-mail me.
Good luck with your decision..read alot..asl questions an go look at logic in an APPLE STORE or firend house before buyiong