Apple’s Logic has been becoming the DAW of choice for more and more audio professionals, winning out even some die hard Pro Tools users.
The # 1 reason for a switch? Compatibility. You can use Logic with a whole multitude of different Audio Interfaces, unlike ProTools which limits you to their interfaces. (Well, there is something to be said about the reliability same-manufacturer software/hardware).
But on to the topic of the day, what comes with Logic Studio? More than just Logic Pro, mind you. The Logic Studio Suite has grown to more than that…
Lets see what comes in the Box.
Logic Pro 8 – The DAW. more info…
MainStage – Live Performance Control Software. Creates Keyboard Patches and Audio FX meant for Live Use. Used by many, including Trent Reznor. more info…
Soundtrack Pro 2 – A DAW created specifically for Audio for Video (Sound Tracking, FX, ect) more info…
WaveBurner – CD Mastering and Burning Tool. more info…
Impulse Response Utility – Recreate Reverb and other responses from actual physical spaces. more info…
Compressor – Compresses Media for Delivery more info…
Apple Loops Utility – Companion Utility for apple loop creation. more info…
Sound Effects – Logic Studio comes with 80 Plug-Ins. more info…
Studio Instruments – 40 VSTs (Virtual Instruments) ship with Logic Studio. more info…
Studio Sound Library – Presets, Samples, and Loops… 18,000 Loops, 1300 sampled instruments, 2400 Channel Strip Settings, and 600 surround sound Channel Strip Presets more info…
All this comes with Logic Studio… As well as updates (currently updates go to 8.0.2) and you can always expand your range of Loops and Samples with additional Jam Packs.
Apple Logic Studio runs for $499 from apple or < $450 on Amazon.
