Mixing in Pro Tools or Logic X

[andygabrys]

I also use PT 11 and Logic X. For different reasons though - I use PT to collaborate with people who use PT, although most of the time for my own stuff I use Logic.

I never arrange in Logic and mix in PT - that equates to taking twice as long to do the same thing as just starting and finishing in the same DAW.

I don't think one "sounds" noticeably different or better. I also used to use split stereo files in PT but stopped doing that as its more work for no difference and there is no publisher in the world that wants L and R split stereo files of your mix.

The four things that are worth checking out IMO:

Pan Law (Like Mojo said) - Logic defaults to 3.0 db compensated. PT used to default to 2.5 db but can be set anywhere up to 6.0 db or 4.5 if you want to try and replicate the mixing feel of an SSL desk. Using different settings can make things feel different in Logic vs. Pro Tools.

Mix bit depth resolution (in PT) - might as well set it for 32 bit even if you are using 24 bit files. Logic has been 32 bit float for a long time so there is no way to change that.

gain staging: if you are overdriving the mix buss in logic or something like that and you aren't in Pro Tools, there's an obvious feel and sound difference. If you are overdriving things in Logic yet choosing Normalization "ON" during bounces or bound track in place Logic is going to pull levels down to where there isn't clipping. So bringing those tracks into PT after bouncing out....well you could be listening to a mix that isn't clipping any longer. Forgive me if this is obvious and you know for sure you aren't doing this.

tired ears: if you have already beaten your ears up after arranging the tune in Logic, and then split out the tracks and came back the next day to bring them into Pro Tools, your ears will get a break. Things might sound better and crisper.

HTH.