Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-18 Thread Chris Gilland
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.

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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 va3ets2...@me.com 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 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.


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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

Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
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 accessibilit
 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.  If it does, I will produce an audio demo for 
the Sparkle Radio Techno Chat series which is broadcast from here.

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Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Chris Moore
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 
 accessibil
 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.  If it does, I will produce an audio demo for 
 the Sparkle Radio Techno Chat series which is broadcast from here.
 
 Kind regards
 
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Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
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 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 accessibi
 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.  If it does, I will produce an 
 audio demo for the Sparkle Radio Techno Chat series which is broadcast 
 from here.
 
 Kind regards
 
 --- Gordon Smith ---
 
 
 gor...@mac-access.net
 
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 0800 8620538
 
 Mobile:
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Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Chris Moore
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:
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 Or:
 +1 209 436 9443
 
 Vic.  Australia:
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 Vic.  Australia
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 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 accessib
 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 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
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

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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
 
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 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 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Dan Eickmeier
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 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
 
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 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:
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 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 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
Hi Dan,

Can you explain the iLock system?

thank you,

Dónal
On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:54, Dan Eickmeier va3ets2...@me.com 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 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:
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 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
 
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 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 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Chris Gilland
I'm actually the one who did those ProTools podcasts on Applevis.and I'm at 
part 7 right now.  I've had an extremely! extremely! busy week, and thus 
haven't been able to do more, but things are settling down, so I'm gonna 
probably either tonight or tomorrow get back to it, and continue with 
recording part 8.


Chris.

- Original Message - 
From: Chris Moore moor...@blueyonder.co.uk

To: Mac OSX  iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings



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

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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

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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

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
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.

Kind regards

--- Gordon Smith ---


gor...@mac-access.net

Telephone:

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0800 8620538

Mobile:
+44 7907 823971

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+44 1642 688095

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+1 646 9151493
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+1 209 436 9443

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On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:54, Dan Eickmeier va3ets2...@me.com 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 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
 
 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
iLocier, as it's called, requires the use of a smart dongle.  You create an 
account and then buy a dongle.  More and more applications are moving towards 
this for their trials as it's a far more powerful way for them to enforce 
trials without cheating.

Kind regards

--- Gordon Smith ---

gor...@mac-access.net

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0800 8620538

Mobile:
+44 7907 823971

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+44 1642 688095

United States Of America And Canada:
+1 646 9151493
Or:
+1 209 436 9443

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On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:58, Dónal Fitzpatrick dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie wrote:

 Hi Dan,
 
 Can you explain the iLock system?
 
 thank you,
 
 Dónal
 On 17 Jul 2013, at 21:54, Dan Eickmeier va3ets2...@me.com 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 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
 
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 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 

Re: Logic Pro X Initial Findings

2013-07-17 Thread Gordon Smith
Hi Chris

i have all seven parts of the podcast here actually as Chris has given us 
permission to use it on Sparkle Radio as well.  But my problem with ProTools is 
that it seems you have to buy it boxed.  Thanks for the clarification, I will 
definitely stay away from the HD version.

Kind regards

--- Gordon Smith ---


gor...@mac-access.net

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+1 646 9151493
Or:
+1 209 436 9443

Vic.  Australia:
+61 38 8205930
Vic.  Australia
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On 17 Jul 2013, at 22:17, Chris Moore moor...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:

 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:
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 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.
 
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 On 17 Jul 2013, at 20:55, Chris Moore moor...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
 
 Gordon,
 
 I have not purchased Logic X yet, as