To me, the shortcuts and layout of Logic have always left something to be desired. The MIDI editing is solid, and there are a wealth of features that make it a great choice for any type of production and mixing. The virtual instruments and plugins that come preloaded onto Logic Pro X are of high-quality, both in look and sound, and would serve any sound designer very well.
While I personally have never fallen in love with Logic the way that many musicians, producers and engineers have, it is a very deep and powerful piece of software that benefits from a slick yet playful aesthetic, and a wealth of features and sounds straight out-of-the-box.įor composers and producers in need of a DAW for the purpose of recording temp or demo tracks, Logic is arguably in the top tier. Having gained experience using virtually every DAW over the past two decades, I can honestly say that there is no objectively best choice. There are so many options when choosing a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and purchasing the one that's right for you can prove to be a daunting task.
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Pro Tools - originally called Sound Tools when it was released in 1989, is now available in three formats: Pro Tools First (a good starting point for beginners), Pro Tools (a great choice for most home studios), and Pro Tools Ultimate (which you’ll find in commercial and professional studios). Because of this, Pro Tools is compatible with most modern software (plugins, virtual instruments) and hardware (interfaces and controllers, etc.) There’s something to be said about the concept of an “Industry Standard”, and while many of the DAWs that I will cover later in this article are superior to Pro Tools in certain ways, Pro Tools handles enough tasks extremely well to have become the Industry Standard. Most professional studios I’ve worked out of or have visited use Pro Tools as their main DAW, with very few exceptions. I would go as far as saying that if you hope to have a career in audio that Pro Tools is the one DAW that is a must-own. Because of this, Pro Tools is the DAW that I use the most and am the most comfortable with. Most of my audio work is in recording, editing and mixing for music and post-production. Hopefully, this overview of the many DAWs currently available on the market can help you make informed decisions if you’re thinking of purchasing a DAW. There are subtle, and not-so-subtle differences in appearance, workflow and stock capabilities between each of them, and the goal in choosing a DAW is finding one that you feel comfortable with and trust.
There are so many options when choosing a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and purchasing the one that’s right for you can prove to be a daunting task.