Logic Pro or Bias Peak?

[alsemas]

I'm in a real dilemma. I just made the switch from PC to MAC. I have years of experience using Adobe Audition and Sony Acid. Neither program is compatible with the MAC. I'm trying to find similar programs that are as good or better and I'm trying to avoid spending 6 months learning new software. Has anyone already experienced this that could recommend some similar programs. I use a midi keyboard (motif), I also arrange with samples and I do my own mastering. I appreciate any productive advise anyone can offer. Thanks.

[mazz]

Logic Pro and Bias Peak are meant to serve 2 different functions. Logic is a DAW (MIDI and audio sequencing and editing) and Peak is meant as a stereo file editor, playlist creator and mastering tool. They are 2 different animals altogether.You will be able to transfer the concepts you know from Acid and Audition to any new software but you're going to have to spend some time getting up to speed with any pro software you move to. One potential upside is that the Mac will run Windows and you could potentially use the software you are used to while learning something new.I've heard Logic is a pretty steep learning curve but you might naturally fall right in to it. I use Digital Performer but I'm used to it since I've used it since it was MIDI only (Performer). If I had started using Logic back then, I would probably be comfortable with it now as well so I can't make a recommendation of one over the other.There is a path to the full Logic Pro which is GarageBand (free with your new Mac) then Logic Express which will open any of your GarageBand files directly (even the instruments and loops will come across). You could try them out and see if they work the way you like before you plunk down the 999 bucks for Logic (Apple owns the software and doesn't discount).Good luck,Mazz

[michael11]

Quote:Logic Pro and Bias Peak are meant to serve 2 different functions. Logic is a DAW (MIDI and audio sequencing and editing) and Peak is meant as a stereo file editor, playlist creator and mastering tool. They are 2 different animals altogether.You will be able to transfer the concepts you know from Acid and Audition to any new software but you're going to have to spend some time getting up to speed with any pro software you move to. One potential upside is that the Mac will run Windows and you could potentially use the software you are used to while learning something new.I've heard Logic is a pretty steep learning curve but you might naturally fall right in to it. I use Digital Performer but I'm used to it since I've used it since it was MIDI only (Performer). If I had started using Logic back then, I would probably be comfortable with it now as well so I can't make a recommendation of one over the other.There is a path to the full Logic Pro which is GarageBand (free with your new Mac) then Logic Express which will open any of your GarageBand files directly (even the instruments and loops will come across). You could try them out and see if they work the way you like before you plunk down the 999 bucks for Logic (Apple owns the software and doesn't discount).Good luck,MazzI started with Garageband,then Logic Express and finally Logic Pro.It is very difficult to learn but once you are past the basics(I,m just about there now)it is wonderful.HTH

[avillaronga]

I used Sony Acid years ago, when I made the switch to the mac I did what these guys are suggesting: started with Garage Band (it is similar in some aspects to Acid) and then decided whether to move up to Logic Pro or other more advanced DAW. If you have a local Mac store, they usually have presentations in the evenings, find out when the next one is that will show Logic, it is a good way to find out a lot about that program without buying it first, the sessions are free. I also went to a ProTools demo at a Guitar Center. In my case I opted for ProTools but seeing the programs in action may give you a better sense of what is going to work for you. But do start out with Garage Band, it's actually pretty useful for a free program and it will be good preparation for Logic Express if you decide to go that route.Quote:One potential upside is that the Mac will run Windows and you could potentially use the software you are used to while learning something new.While it's true that the new Intel-based macs are capable of running windows, in many cases the windows OS is unable to read peripheral hardware, so if you are going to use any USB or FireWire audio interface it is likely that you will not be able to use it with the windows OS on that machine. Hopefully that will change soon.HTHAntonio