Right now, I'm using a MacPro and a G5 2.5 Dual, both with MOTU 2408s, and am currently adding two more slaves (one at a time!). I, too, am considering an Apogee DA 16-x front end for my main computer (4 banks of ADAT), and am looking at the RME Hammerfall PCI cards for slave Macs (both audio and midi in one). Much of it is a matter of personal taste where workflow is concerned. Logic makes quick work of some things- DP makes quick work of other things. That's not to say that Logic and DP cannot be used for both purposes. I got Logic when the First Edition of VSL was released just to have access to the ESX24, so I can't say that I've done anything but linear orchestral work with Logic.

If you don't mind me asking what interfaces are you using? I have motu stuff but was thinking about changing over to apogee.įrom the looks of things, I'd say that the GUI of Logic is wonderful for easy loop management. But for loop based stuff you feel logic is a better option? So for orchestral midi mockups you prefer DP. I use both for different reasons because I don't believe there's one single utility that is ideal for everyone or for every purpose. If one works with loops, they are rewarded with some very nice convenience features as well. The time stretch algorithms are wonderful. I do appreciate its plugins and how it handles audio in general. Much has been said in favor about the efficiency of Logic's audio engine, and I really think there is some merit to this where Apple has a major hand in the development of the OS, the app, and the basic hardware.

In that respect, DP sort of chose me in a way rather than my choosing it. Often, I find myself not even thinking about DP which allows me to become much more absorbed in the needs of the music itself. I find it to be a very elegant interface. I prefer DP's workflow with MIDI routing, mixing and audio editing. There is so much to recommend about both DP and Logic, and both have their own unique issues.

Indeed and agreed- a friendly discussion of a well-worn topic.

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