So, do you still then need me to do those things we discussed off list? If not then you need to let me know privately, so I can book studio time for someone else instead. Please with all due respect, don't keep me waiting any longer than necessary.

Chris.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Smith" <[email protected]>
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I'm not yet sure of 100% accessibility. Haven't got that far as yet. However, we're starting to wonder whether ProTools would be worth while for our needs as we're only wanting to do multi-track recording, mixing and editing. If Logic works, then great. My problem re ProTools is that I don't think you can buy/download on line. You have to wait for boxed shipments it seems, which I am not willing to do. Regarding the iLocker, I thought that was only for the free trial. I actually have one of those smart dongles but haven't got around to using it yet. I meant to try ProTools a while back, and again yesterday but if you cannot buy/download, then it's a damp squibb for me and I'll just have to hope that Logic works, or else resort to the less powerful tools like Reaper and Amadeus Pro. Those tools are quite powerful and I'm not knocking them. But I don't believe they have the multi-track / mixing functionality of ProTools or Logic Pro X by quite a way.

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On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:54, Dan Eickmeier <[email protected]> wrote:

It'd be great if Logic pro X is accessible to the point where it'll be very useful. Was considering getting protools, but with Logic being a lot cheeper, and plus, not require the iLock system for registration, which protools does, it'll be good to install on multiple macs as well.
On 2013-07-17, at 4:25 PM, Gordon Smith <[email protected]> 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.

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On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:14, Chris Moore <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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.

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On 17 Jul 2013, at 20:55, Chris Moore <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 acces
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