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Post by xpresive » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:23 pm

Three things playing on my mind:

Is it worth buying a Mac just for logic?
If i wer to change from fl to logic would i find it hard or easy. Basically is logic easy to get used to?

Im currently using FL 8 XXL becuase its pretty much what i find it easiest to create the noises in my head on.

also

would any1 reccomend any decent software that has lush sound quality and is simple to use. so i can mix everything i make in fl down within it.

And finally - Is fl the only software with the style of interface it uses?


Any help will be appreciated

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Post by drake6 » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:40 pm

Honestly if you find it easier to write what you have in your head on fl then I would stick with fl. It's a good program and I would recommend it. I've heard from a lot of people that the transition to logic takes quite a bit of time and it isn't much of a difference. As far as a program for a mix down, I'm personally a fan of ableton live.

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Post by punisha » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:50 pm

No, there are many more reasons for owning a Mac :wink:

Seriously, a pc vs mac debate ain't something I like getting into as its purely a personal preference. There are good and bad in both so it boils down to individual choice over 'which is best'.

As for choosing a computer because of a sequencer it sounds like you've never used, well I honestly wouldn't recommend that. FWIW I've got both pc's and a Mac and I use Cubase and Logic among other things to sequence with and its all capable of getting the job done.

Logic for many is a horrible experience and I often think its because of use of other sequencers. If you learn on Logic, you fall in love with it in most cases but trying to change to it from another system is hit and miss. Some change but its gradual and probably forced by the cost outlay of an Apple system. Whether 'you' find it easy will unfortunately only be answered by yourself. Of course there are many who instantly click with Logic and wish they did it years ago....

You can mix down in FL. There is no magic in any other hard disk based system that will make a badly mixed and badly engineered track sound anything but. If your happy using FL to compose in then keep with it and learn to mix & engineer. It is a capable sequencer.

Not sure what you mean about the interface but if you mean step sequencers and patterns etc then you can do this type of sequencing in many apps but I don't think there is anything that looks visually the same as FL.

Just MHO.
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Re: Gahhhh!!

Post by Brisance » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:10 pm

Xpresive wrote: Is it worth buying a Mac just for logic?
Why not just stick to computers, rather than fashion accesories?

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Post by Brisance » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:17 pm

It's the Vista, not the windows ;)

You could try a nice flavour of linux though.

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Post by lojik » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:28 pm

Thats a really hard question to answer. I currently use FL Studio and I think as long as you know how to use it it is a perfectly capable sequencer. The only reason I would especially chose logic over FL is simple things like not having to create a separate pattern for little edits and variations, its much better for recording audio, I prefer the mixer in Logic, macros seem easier to link up (you can drag them).

If getting Logic was the only reason for getting a mac I probably wouldn't bother now just becuase I'm so comfortable with FL Studio.
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Post by Brisance » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:33 pm

Lojik wrote:having to create a separate pattern for little edits and variations.
Using the clips section it's not an issue :)

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Post by rendr » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:09 pm

Brisance wrote:
Xpresive wrote: Is it worth buying a Mac just for logic?
Why not just stick to computers, rather than fashion accesories?
Arse << Your head.


Yes Logic is worth it. It took me 3-4 days to learn the basics (enough to import sounds, use FX, synths & bounce out a final project) Every other DAW imo is a joke when compaired to Logic; but that's just me. Well worth it.

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Post by futures_untold » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:28 pm

Rendr wrote: Yes Logic is worth it. It took me 3-4 days to learn the basics (enough to import sounds, use FX, synths & bounce out a final project) Every other DAW imo is a joke when compaired to Logic; but that's just me. Well worth it.
My friend teaches music tech in different locations as well as working as a recording engineer. He has had to learn all the major DAWs backwards.

His impression is that all the DAWs function similarly, with each one 'borrowing' concepts from the others with each version upgrade. From conversations we've had about DAWs, I know that there is always one or two things that each program excels at over the others. Sometimes it's the way it handles audio, sometimes its the way you can scroll around the project at speed, sometimes it's the midi handling etc etc.

You should download and seriously test demos of all the major DAWs to get a feel for how things work. To use an analogy, just because Ferraris are fast & slick, doesn't mean it is suitable for the Paris-Dakar rally. Work out what you need your software to do, then find the software that matches your working style.

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Post by contakt321 » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:41 pm

I think mastering FL would be better for you musically and financially.

It's what you use, it's how you use it.

Tons of older records were made on crappy setups, some amazing new records or made on less sophisticated software (Burial). Just keep going at it and get your skills and knowledge up and I think you will get the results you are looking for.

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Post by xpresive » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:03 pm

really appreciate all the feedback. Cheers all.

I think im gna stick to FL. If i ever win the lottery then il buy a mac just for the sake of it ha.

But yeah. I agree with the fact its not about the software, its about the producer.

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