Logic Sequencing vs.Performer

I'm using Logic Express 7 at present, and I still prefer to sequence songs and not going to audio until I have it sequenced to my satisfaction. I go way back to the old C-Lab Creator/Notator days, and I miss some of the features of earlier Logic versions, mainly note overlap correction.
Can someone recommend the best way to go as far as sequencing features? Should I remain with Logic Express, move up to the full Logic, or heaven forbid, look into PERFORMER?
Thanks much,
CMILLE9334

Hi Swathi:
In the strict order, your question is more a "concept" than a  technical issue, but, I consider useful give you this remarks:
1. The scheduling process en SAP could be in both "solutions" I  mean, if you are using a Discrete Manufacturing with Production Orders, you can use a schedule tools to get your production sequencing, but if you are running in a REM (Repetitive Manufacturing Scenario) then, you can use the sequencing tools like Planning Table bye sequencing.
2. Into SAP there are at least this 2 ways to make a scheduling, even, if you go to the transaction code MF50 you can get  at the Scheduling Tab the next options:
Detailed Planning
Rate based planning
Sequencing
3. The deliverable in both cases, are: sku, machine (or work center) quantity, start & finish date, at least., just to name a few.
4. Sequencing is a set of at least one order firmed with dates, Scheduling is the arrangement for at least one production order.
I hope, my comments give you some clarity about your doubt.
Please let me know.
Regards
O Perea

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