Reviews for Logic Studio

I have been recording for about 15+ years and was patiently awaiting for this version of Logic to arrive. I know apple has been scrambling to get closer to what digidesign's Pro-Tools can do and all I have to say is WOW!!! The upgrade install time was way fast; unlike waiting 4 hours for Logic Studio 8 to install. They've included everything you need to get a professional sounding song right out of the box and killed a lot of plug-in competitors along the way. The amp designer rivals that of Ik Multimedia's Amplitube series. The flex tool....WOW!!! No more scissor tool for this guy. Drum replacer....SICK!!! You don't even need third party plug-ins i.e. Drumtracker from Toontrack to get midi conversion of audio files. This is by far a warm welcome for me and did I mention you can easily... and I do mean easily import your channel strip settings from other projects? Don't hesitate and wait to get this if you are serious about recording. This is the hottest thing out right now and I can't imagine anything being better than this with out waiting another year or two. Pro-Tools 8 just plain stinks against Logic 9. Midi recording is superior in Logic and the sound libraries are HUGE!!! I will never step back to the dark side of Pro-Tools again. Way to go LOGIC 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Logic Pro 8 is an amazing recording program with so much to offer, but when I started using Logic Pro 9 there was no comparison. Yes, visually there is a similar comparison, but the interface has a slightly different look; a better, more easy-to-follow, look. There are tons of new sounds that have a much better quality to them, and the new effects plug-ins make the sounds very easy to manipulate. First, Logic pro 8 allows for easy manipulation, but the process can get very confusing, but Logic Pro 9 has a more simplistic process of choosing pre-made templates that appear in the inspector/ browser window. Secondly, the ease of navigation is much smoother because Logic Pro 9 is simply a program of innovation. If you can work with Logic Pro 8 to compose your music, then using Logic Pro 9 will allow you to get even more creative in a more timely fashion. I am sure there is a heck of a lot more to learn, but from my person experience I can tell you that Logic Pro 9 blows Logic Pro 8 out of the water by a ton of new features that I haven't even tapped in to yet. The great thing about LP 9 is that once you install it you can instantly start making your music. Why? Because it is so much more simplistic. Apple really did an awesome job! I've had an Open Labs Neko Tim 4 SE using Cubase and Pro Tools and I switched back to Logic Pro 8 because I found the sequencers and DAW software to lack in many areas, so I sold the workstation. Now, I just purchased LP 9 and I can't even tell you how much more satisfied I am. Logic Pro 9 is everything you need in a studio, plus that much more. I am HIGHLY RECOMMENDING Logic Pro 9 to all music producers, over Pro Tools, Cubase, Fruity Loops, etc., and I will tell you that you will not regret the transition at all. Anyway, hopefully this will help you make a decision is your researching process.

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I have been a performing musician for 30 years and owned a small demo studio in LA back in the 80's. In those days we had physical racks of MIDI-controlled synths, plugs, and mixers. I sunk $30K into my old studio and was able to get decent sounding demos cut using tape.

In the early 90's I got out of the recording business and only in 2007 did I decide to give it another try. I bought a 15" MacBook Pro laptop and started playing around with GarageBand 3 to "get my feet wet". I loved the ease of making music in GarageBand but found it to be somewhat limited. A friend of mine was using Logic Pro 7 and while I was amazed by the power of LP7, I found the GUI daunting.

I thought that if Logic was redesigned to have a GarageBand-like front end, I would take the plunge. I procrastinated long enough that Apple rolled out my "dream DAW" in LP8. Logic now had a GarageBand-like user friendly GUI, a price cut from $999 to $499, AND included all the Jam Packs. At this point it was a no-brainer.

Now after over 2 years of using Logic, I can say without hesitation that I have never used such diverse, high quality, and stable software in my life. My "day job" is SW engineering so I am well aware of how much goes into a complex program like Logic. The fact that it all plays together so well in such a user friendly way is a testament to the Apple/Emagic design team.

LP affords me to record crystal clear vocals and guitars (getting good Mic/PreAmp is essential) to an infinite number of drum tracks (either loops, UltraBeat creations, or pounding the rhythms in using a drum pad MIDI controller). Logic also has a HUGE array of synthesizers, guitar amps, and sound shaping/analysis plugs. For the type of music I do (solo singer/songwriter) I have more than enough sounds to embellish any style of music I plunge into.

And with Loops I can "sketch out" songs quickly while the inspiration is "fresh".

And once the recordings are complete the "fun" really starts with mixing and mastering the song into a "CD quality" production. Logic affords me to perform "micro-surgery" in both the Audio and MIDI domains. And the MIDI editing capabilities are even more powerful than my old Hybrid Arts SMPTE TRK Pro SW which in its day, was considered to be "state of the art" in MIDI software. It becomes very easy to experiment with different arrangements.

If you are on the fence about buying Logic, jump in. You will be glad you did and you can get on with what matters most...making music.

104 of 108 people found this useful

Two thumbs up. Works for me, and that's all that really counts.

98 of 112 people found this useful

I just can't believe how much better this DAW is compared to the stuff I have used in the past. I have used Sonar, Project 5, and Acid and this is by far the best. You get tons of sounds and the flex tool is a dream. Can't wait for Logic Pro 10.

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I work with many DAW's on an every day basis, including Protools. In fact would have rated Protools as my go to DAW before version 9 of Logic Pro. However, Logic Pro 9 is hands down my go to DAW. Drum editing in slice/flex mode is unbelievable! On a Mac Pro, native recording has come a long way. It's as good as Protools HD in that arena. I still use Protools (version 9) when I get Protools' sessions to mix from other studios, and it works great - but if I'm doing a project start to finish at my studio, it's done in Logic.

62 of 64 people found this useful

The new amps and pedal board are awesome. All the new features are a plus. Don't listen to the dude about there being no manuals because there is. Help/Logic Pro Help/Logic Pro 9: User Manual. There is help for Apogee hardware owners and Control Surfaces Support.

The application loads faster and does a much better job at distributing the load to multi processors. All my plugins work flawlessly with the software. When I cranked up the upgrade, Logic picked up right were I left off with my last project. Not a big deal but I like the fact that it is backward compatible.

I'm a huge fan of Logic Pro and am glad I purchased the upgrade.

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I purchased Studio Logic 9 over a year ago and at the time I was a novice when it came to making music, I used Fruity Loops, but I wanted to try something different. I was stuck between buying the ProTools MBox Pro 2 and Studio Logic. I bought both... BIG MSTAKE From the get go, I've loved Studio Logic 9. When I asked for opinions on Studio Logic, people told me that it was complicated and hard to use, I found it EASY to use when I opened the box. The DAW is simple enough to use the first day, YET it offers so many options and features to take your music to a professional level its ridiculous. The more you interface with Logic and explore its features, you become more aware of where you can take your music. I'm not gonna lie, at one point I bought a book because I wanted to become an expert right away and learn all the intricacies, so I bought a book that explained alot of additonal features from Amazon. I also found video tutorials on Youtube by a guy name David Earl, his videos are amazing and he has a gift for teaching, so if you do get Studio Logic (I RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO) I recommend that you find him on YouTube and view the videos they will help. I use the MBox Pro 2 as an audio interface thats it.......It was a $600.00 mistake.

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Don't be a skeptic, m-kay! Well, I've used this software extensively now, and I must say it is one of the DAW's that is ranking the highest of all DAW's I've ever used. Fantastic user interface and usability. I do however enjoy ProTools interface quite well and the fluid flow that comes with pt software. Logic, however, have outdone themselves with the amount of plug-ins and loops. No one comes close to the amount of options in Logic. Thank you Apple!

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I have been a user of Logic since 7, but when i needed a quicker way to quantize audio, i switched to pro tools because of elastic and beat detective...when i heard about flex time i was so excited i was tired of the sterile sounding digi hardware that i was locked into using. Logic really got it right with this one. Logic 9, a duet, and MBP and I'm all set to document my song ideas, and create with and for other artist too. The amp sims are incredible! i really feel like im playing a great sounding tube amp when i pull up amp designer. The pedal board is a great feature as well, i can really dial in the tone exactly like i hear it in my head, without pulling out a million patch cables and chunky pedals. The guitar features, flex mode, and drum replacer was enough for me to make the long awaited jump back to Logic. Thanks Apple. keep it up.

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