Gordon, The HD version is a software / hardware integrated solution that has been designed to work with Pro Tools Avid hardware. So avoid this version unless you have a lot of cash and want to go down this route.
In the meantime, why not check out the podcasts on Apple Vis. There are about 7 of them, and I can't comment on how good or bad they are, as have not listened to them yet. You will find part 1 at: http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/look-pro-tools-mac-part-1 Chris On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:25, Gordon Smith <gor...@mac-access.net> wrote: > Hi Chris > > Yes, you're correct, that's the exact keyboard I have. So great to hear that > it is compatible. If that's the case I will go and look to see what the > price of ProTools is and, if it's something we can afford I'll try and obtain > it assuming, of course, you can buy it on line and download it. What's the > difference between Protools and Protools HD? I'd imagine that I would only > require ProTools unless it's going to make a huge difference. > > Kind regards > > <--- Gordon Smith ---> > > <gor...@mac-access.net> > > Telephone: > > United Kingdom: Free Phone: > 0800 8620538 > > Mobile: > +44 7907 823971 > > Europe and other non-specified: > +44 1642 688095 > > United States Of America And Canada: > +1 646 9151493 > Or: > +1 209 436 9443 > > Vic. Australia: > +61 38 8205930 > Vic. Australia > +61 39 0284505 > > Fax: > +44 1642 365123 > > Follow Us On Twitter: > <http://twitter.com/maciosaccess> > > Skype: > <skype:mac-access-dot-net?call> > > ------------------------------ > > > > On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:14, Chris Moore <moor...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > >> Gordon, >> >> You have described a MIDI controller keyboard, which you probably connect >> via USB. This will work with all music software on Mac OS X. Pro Tools >> used to insist on Pro Tools compliant hardware, but even Pro Tools 9 onwards >> supports M Audio gear. >> >> Your keyboard will work with Logic no problem. Most MIDI controller >> keyboard / mother keyboards tend not to have any sound hardware built in, as >> it is not required. However, you can use MIDI enabled synths and >> workstations etc to perform the same task, but obviously these tend to cost >> more. >> Overall, Garage Band is pretty accessible, the only major hurdle is that it >> is not possible to edit MIDI events. >> >> Seems like a big number of us have requested improved support in this area >> from Apple, and I imagine a number of users have probably emailed Apple >> regarding Logic X. So here's hoping, as I really miss using this baby. >> >> Chris >> >> >> >> On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:01, Gordon Smith <gor...@mac-access.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi Chris >>> >>> We may do that as well. But Lynne decided to take the plunge, and if this >>> turns out to be a damp squibb, then it's we who will have paid the price I >>> guess. ProTools is about 4 times the price, and the other aspect that made >>> us decide to try it was because of the keyboard which I have. It's a 4 >>> octave M-Audio keyboard which has been kind of butchered by the >>> manufacturers so that all the synthesiser and other internal stuff is >>> missing. It's designed to work only with GarageBand but I'm hoping it will >>> work with Logic as well. I take your point though about importing >>> projects. I'm just hoping that the rest of it is accessible, as in the >>> multitrack editors and mixers etc.. If not, then we'll have to think >>> again. I really cannot afford to pay hundreds for the software and twice >>> as much again for the keyboard to make ProTools work properly. >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> <--- Gordon Smith ---> >>> >>> >>> <gor...@mac-access.net> >>> >>> Telephone: >>> >>> United Kingdom: Free Phone: >>> 0800 8620538 >>> >>> Mobile: >>> +44 7907 823971 >>> >>> Europe and other non-specified: >>> +44 1642 688095 >>> >>> United States Of America And Canada: >>> +1 646 9151493 >>> Or: >>> +1 209 436 9443 >>> >>> Vic. Australia: >>> +61 38 8205930 >>> Vic. Australia >>> +61 39 0284505 >>> >>> Fax: >>> +44 1642 365123 >>> >>> Follow Us On Twitter: >>> <http://twitter.com/maciosaccess> >>> >>> Skype: >>> <skype:mac-access-dot-net?call> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> On 17 Jul 2013, at 20:55, Chris Moore <moor...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: >>> >>>> Gordon, >>>> >>>> I have not purchased Logic X yet, as already have Logic 9 Studio which I >>>> used to use whilst I could see. Since Logic 8, you have always been able >>>> to import Garage Band projects, so nothing new here. >>>> >>>> Most of the library which you download for Logic X, used to come on >>>> various DVDs with logic 9 Studio. >>>> >>>> Were you not tempted to purchase Pro Tools? Pro Tools is much more >>>> accessible on the Mac than Logic. >>>> >>>> I think Logic is fantastic value for money, so do hope Voiceover support >>>> is improved. >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> On 17 Jul 2013, at 20:18, Gordon Smith <gor...@mac-access.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all >>>>> >>>>> Well, I've only just started playing and the downloading of the >>>>> additional plug-ins and sample instruments is huge, just under 50GB in >>>>> total. So far, I can only say that the in initial projects window is >>>>> much more accessible than the previous version of Logic Pro that I tried >>>>> on my brother-in-law's Mac about a year ago. All I got that time was >>>>> Unknown, unknown, from VoiceOver. Now, I am getting the correct project >>>>> status read as I scroll through the demos. >>>>> >>>>> Too soon to get over-excited but one thing I can tell you. It supports >>>>> GarageBand projects and enhances them according to the documentation. So >>>>> if you've used GB to create a project, you can import it into Logic Pro X >>>>> and do enhanced work. It comes with over a thousand samples, loops and >>>>> virtual instruments. It is this aspect which excites me because if >>>>> indeed it is fully GarargeBand compatible, then my M-Audio keyboard >>>>> should work. I'm hoping to be able to create some audio content for our >>>>> radio projects, amongst other things. I've been talking to a friend of >>>>> mine today who runs a company which produces audio stuff for use on >>>>> commercial radio and TV. If you are a Smooth Radio listener here in the >>>>> UK, you'll have heard Alex's work and actually I believe he's also done >>>>> some stuff for US radio organisations as well. But anyway I'm getting >>>>> off the point. The point here is that Alex has told me that he's more >>>>> than interested to see how this goes with regards access i > b >> i >>> l >>>> it >>>>> y. It could be of use to him as well if I can help him with some of his >>>>> work load. He uses ProTools primarily, with a 24-bit digital mixer >>>>> console purchased from the BBC when they decommissioned it. That is the >>>>> core of his studio setup. But he uses a lot of hardware music-creation >>>>> stuff which I can only dream about! He is more than willing to help me >>>>> though if this works. That's why Lynne decided to take the plunge and >>>>> test it. If it works, great, so much the better for us all. 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