All user reviews for the Apple Logic Studio 9

- How long have you use it?
For 2 years now and before that I was in Logic 8 (which had a lot of bugs fixed in version 9)

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Before moving in Logic, I was a little fiddling Audacity, Garage Band and Soundtrack Pro especially. Subsequently, I also tested a bit Cubase, Ableton Live and Reaper.

- What is the particular feature you like best?
The design and ergonomics. Everything is pretty clear and easy to access in Logic 9. I also love the combo with Soundtrack Pro in editing mode to edit quickly certain sounds. Adding plug-in also with disconcerting ease (drag and drop ...). It is also possible to assign a controller midi (I use my numark omni control for all travel options and zoom). Automation is easily accessible throughout the software is fairly easy to handle. The recording preset is so cool (for effect, by track, by template, etc.)

- The least?
Management bus (especially the lack of control over a pre fader, post pan). The lack of track record (at least I have not found, and I found a kind not at all ergonomic equivalent). Adding color is also tedious. The lack of management plug-in VST, VST, RTAS.

- How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...
The price / quality ratio is very honest. With experience, I probably would do this choice even though it is certainly possible to do so with Reaper is much cheaper (usually prevented me from having to migrate in Reaper).

How long have you use it?

I have been using it out before I stay on the 8th.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

I try Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Live, etc ...

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

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-Ergonomics are all falls under the free, it is very well heal, you can even afford to work on a single screen.
There are a large number of plugs, synthesizer and samples with.
It is very stable and well maintenance cpu.

to the -
I'll love an interface a bit less cheap.

How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...

logic is very good value for money as it comes in packaging with soundtrack pro, WaveBurner, mainstage which are very good tool.

yes I do it again this choice as primer have tried most DAW firewall is one that suits me the best barrier against the way I work.

I use it for 2 years and a half now. I used cubase for me that was a real gas plant complex and very intuitive .... I finally took pleasure to record my songs the day I switcher on Logic.

The ease of use is its greatest asset, and the instruments and effects, even if not all first quality, are still effective enough to make a good model.

Her little downside sound difference between the sound and the result of multi-Bounce, but it is the case of many software like this ... And this defect worsens with the number of tracks processed. A board made a first Bounce and Inject it into Logic and rework the sound bouncer again.

The value for money is excellent.
I would do this choice without hesitation ....

I use it for more than a year.
Before and long ago, I worked on Cubase (atari and mac), vision (opcode mac) protools, Musicmaker (pc, very nice and cheap way) obviously garageband.
I was looking for a Swiss Army knife software capable of editing midi / audio, and I was especially attracted by the richness of the offer plug-in (effects, virtual instruments, loops): 9 DVD if I remember correct. Software Mainstage, Soundtrack Pro are also part of the package.
Currently, you can load any software on the AppStore independently for a very attractive price.

What I like:
- Providing software and richness of sound library
- Ease of use from the earliest uses (I do not know anything about Logic)
- Stability, never crash, it is significant
- Latency ridiculous (even with the integrated sound card in my macbook 2011)
- Mainstage (provided you spend time to configure and you do not make the mistake of charging 10 times the same piano sound without using aliases)

I do not like:
uh ... nothing really annoying
- Arpeggiator that I wanted to use one day for a laugh, this is a little choppy. Logic is for musicians, not the guys who play arpeggios in triplets with a finger.
- I would love to find a nice function Musicmaker (Magix) to assign an effect to a track segment, without activating the full track, but we obviously can easily circumvent the problem.
- Some midi loops completely useless (I do not like working with loops anyway, except for the battery).

Quality / price excellent.
I would do without this choice problem.

I use it since the release in late 2009.

I used the versions before, being a fan of Apple.

I love the ease of use for professional software with fast rendering "pro", precisely.
I love templates and presets with master pieces and busses adjusted with base effects on the slopes, or the opportunity to go to zero.

I love the ergonomics. Apple's spitting image. Just like the fact that there is no need drivers for devices.

500 euros is still expensive for a software whose license is only valid on a single computer. Grrrr.

I use a Firebox ECHO and it is just perfect, neither more nor less than what I expect from a home studio to record my band and me.

I use it since version 7, it is a very good app, but it is mostly the software suite that is interesting.

Between the sequencer, sound banks, virtual instruments, effects the plugs, the plugs dynamics and the rest of the package, and compatibility with reason and other groovebox midi control with Ipad (TouchOSC with), you okaz to have this app for 200 €. with an Ipad you have a keyboard trigger, mix the table while noon, with a sound card and a headset for around 800 € we have a great home studio complete and effective. I do not know if this is the best software on the market. But quality / price is unbeatable this suite.

and currently there for a while (6/8 months) rumors about the release of a new version (version X). I do not know what value it has.

I think it is a soft efficient, intuitive and functional. In addition, I find excellent ergonomics.

Personally, it's a complete tool of creation that I recommend without moderation.

Apple Logic Studio 9 was my main program that I would use a year ago. It was my go to program because of the VST’s that come with it. I think Logic has some of the best “built in” VST’s out of any program that has come out so far. Everything with Logic 9 is easy to use if you are already familiar with it, if you are new to Logic then you will have some issues and you will need to take a long look at the manual. The manual is in depth and has all of the info that you need to troubleshoot or just learn how to navigate your way through the menu’s in Logic 9. When you purchase Logic 9 you will get a few disk , the bonuses are Soundtrack Pro 3, Studio Effects, MainStage 2 and a few others that I cant remember off the top of my head. Apple also has a website where you can watch tutorials on how to work with Logic just in case reading the manual Pdf isn’t your thing.
I have been using Logic since 7 came out years ago and I continue to use it now on my Macbook Air. I never really finish a full song in Logic though because I like to work in Pro Tools as well. Some people say they would rather use Logic than Pro Tools but to me they both go hand and hand if you know how to use them correctly. Logic 9 was a great improvement from Logic 8. Apple continues to keep adding new features to Logic that keeps me on my toes. If you have a newer Mac computer, I highly suggest investing in Logic! It will be one of the best investments you have made in your music career because it is probably the best music creating software from composing to recording all in one that is out now. It is a must have.

Apple Logic Studio 9 is a great DAW and sequencing software that is for MAC only. I do wish that it was available for windows computers though so I could have it on my laptop and take it with me more places. Logic Studio 9 is a software that I have been using since Logic 6 or 7 and I keep moving forward upgrading it because I just love the functionality of the program itself. Its very easy to use, but not at first it will take some understand of the menus and basic functions before you will be able to really get creative with it. It took me a few weeks to really get the swing of things but after that I was good to go.

One of the things that I really like about it just how the mixer is set up, the mixer setup makes it really easy to add my effects and mess around with them to get the desired sound that I am looking for or want to create. Also, the basic stuff that comes with Logic Studio 9 will be enough for you to get going you wont need to purchase any plug ins right way untill you decide to start expanding. It comes ready to create beautiful music right out of the box. On the downside, the program is not cheap at all. Also, I wish it was a standard program that came with the mac instead of Garage Band. Since it only can be used on a mac they need to work out a deal to where it comes with the mac automatically then I think more people would be familiar with it. But when it comes to the Mac DAW’s, this and pro tools own the show!

Many people compare this to pro tools, I really wouldn’t say it is like pro tools but it just depends on other equipment that you have and what you goal is to do with music. There are ups and downs to using both. But all in all Logic Studio 9 is worth the pretty penny it cost.

How long you use it? more than 3 years
What is so special that you love the most, least? I love his sense now! I m'xplique; in the past, I was working in Cubase for components and a small ProTools MP to the mix. A new version of each for Logic I tried, but no, did not understand it, too used to the interface and the logic of Cubase. A version 9 I decided to buy an Imac for first rose from PC to Mac then buy Logic Express to put myself seriously. A few months after I sold went to Cubase and Logic Studio. I never leave this program with which I do what I want. It just asked for some time. I am delighted and really did not feel they have wasted my time learning new software from A to ... Y
I'm even training on the software now ...

How would you rate the quality / price? Now available for € 199 on Istore is a product that overshadows these competitor I think at this price. The question is what Apple will do with the next version which is expected soon to appear.

With experience, you do again this choice? Without hesitation, no.

As usual with any mac moved instinctively;

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

MAC PRO DUAL CORE 4 gigs of RAM.

Everything is fluid, dual core resources are sufficient to run the aplli even asking a lot of effects and virtual instruments.

No bugs to report at this time.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since the day it came out and I had version 8 on my previous mac but this version works with Intel processors. I do not like the updates. So I bought the complete package.

The price is particularly attractive in terms of what we could pay for version 7.

Apple released the new version we are the same as the previous one.

Simple installation without any problems. It was an upgrade from Logic Pro 7. There is no paper manual, which a shame!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Mac Pro Quad Core 2.66 - 16GB RAM - 150GB Raptor 10.000 TRPM - Apogee Ensemble

As set was designed specifically to work with Logic Studio ... is that of happiness, I know of no Incompatibility.

OVERALL OPINION

1 month of use
I have already worked on Cubase, Digital Performer and Protools also.
This is an upgrade (from 7 to 9) which is vraimenle time, the new features are numerous. He also certain features that it lacked compared to the competition.
I would not work with other software of Music, Logic Studio 9 running perfectly with Apogee Ensemble (Apogee and Motu 2408MKIII AD8000SE + + 24 I / O)

Logic Studio 9 is Apple’s latest version of their famous Logic DAW. The package includes Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, Soundtrack Pro 3, tons of plug-ins and various production utilities to help you further polish your sound. This version combines the stability of Logic Pro 8 with the additional features of FlexTime, Amp Designer and a couple of other cool things.

If you’ve never a professional DAW before, Logic may be a bit overwhelming. However, it’s far more intuitive than most other DAWs out there, in my opinion. The colors are easy on your eyes, it’s highly customizable, contains logical placements of various tools and makes it easy to get a professional sound without having to go through too many tutorials just to learn how to record.

Flex Time is a new feature that Logic Pro 9 brings to the table. It’s pretty much like Pro Tools’ Elastic Audio, but I find it works a bit better. The detection of timing seems to be more intelligent, and that’s the biggest advantage I’ve found. Aside from that, it’s very similar, so anybody who is coming from Pro Tools shouldn’t have too many issues getting used to the new DAW.

Logic Pro 9 also brings some guitar modelers to the table with the help of Amp Designer. I’m usually critical of modelers out there, especially ones built into DAWs, and this is no exception. It’s really not that great for high gain tones, and it seems to be more centered towards clean to low gain tones. I’m hoping Apple with further develop this, but we’ll see what happens.

All in all, the DAW is a nice upgrade from Logic Pro 8, but some features do leave you wondering why you paid so much for an upgrade. If you’re happy with Logic 8, stick with that. Otherwise, check out the upgrade. Flex Time has been a lifesaver for me, personally.

Automatic installation extremely simple! Upgrade or not upgrade! 1
Order in Germany, the manual is in German, but hey, I think we can get a pdf on the net.
The configuration does not change too much when you're used to Logic 8.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Uses a Mac Pro Quad 2.66, 6 GB RAM, 4 DD 7200.
It works very well with my FIREPOD and also with a Motu HD976.
Logic 8 was beginning to have serious latency beyond the 8-track (with effects), whether in imac dual core 4 GB RAM on my Mac Pro.
I start projects "heavy" Demonstration (Lily Allen) and even with all of these effects, no worries.

OVERALL OPINION

Logic 8, for some time. Logic 9, two days ago.
I will return for a thorough update.
I have cubase studio 4, and I tried the Cubase SX, LE, SX2, Logic 8.
Upgrade to 166 euros from version 8, it's going, it's affordable.
I think I do not separate any time soon.

* For how long have you been using it?

over a year
* What is so special that you love ... ?

most:
simplicity, very nice interface, plugins mass in the box, plus packs of sounds that are extra
Comprehensive software for a reasonable sum

minimum:
I'm still looking

* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
cubase sx for some years, I also tried sonar, magix, adobe audition, ableton live, samplitude.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
very good, saw the package, there is virtually no competition, but exists only for mac.

* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Certainly, unless you are in love one day pro tools but for now no desire to change

* The installation is done it without problems?
as simple as mac, though rather long, over 4 hours of installation to install it
integer

* Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
not

* The general configuration is easy?
I have a PreSonus FireStudio and automatically configured my keyboard M Audio recognized and used directly

* The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
I have 8, so I have a hard copy.
I found in version 9 FPRW on the web (link found here)
comprehensive manual and rather well done

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

* What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3 - MacBook 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo + 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
* The software runs he correctly on this configuration?
nickel, had no more bad surprises. the screen is still a bit small, I have another screen to hold the mixing desk and display plugins

OVERALL OPINION

* For how long have you been using it?

over a year
* What is so special that you love ... ?

most:
simplicity, very nice interface, plugins mass in the box, plus packs of sounds that are extra
Comprehensive software for a reasonable sum

minimum:
I'm still looking

* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
cubase sx for some years, I also tried sonar, magix, adobe audition, ableton live, samplitude.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
very good, saw the package, there is virtually no competition, but exists only for mac.

* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Certainly, unless you are in love one day pro tools but for now no desire to change

I use Logic for about a year. I was working on Protools LE Digi001 for over 8 years on PCs, software standard, but hls very very limited.
Then Digital Performer, a disaster my eyes, unable to run without a paddle, and Mac is intolrable!!
Then came Logic, and this was the slap !!!!!
I use it mainly audio and I'm running for very large projects (64 tracks minimum) full of effects that I apply only very rarely, often editing the old one (in d cutting) and those who know me know I dcoupe "HUGE" !!!!!
The tool Flex is not ideal when you have a lot of micro together on one and the same instrument (drums mics 15/16 ...), it does not follow the phase, and we feel all of result! Most often, I use Melodyne!
The plugins are not bad at all, I have my preferences on the SSL and UAD, but frankly, they do their jobs !!!!!
The samples provided with are not bad at all, and you will thunder the number of producers they use them!
What is unfortunate is that one can not apply a direct effect as can be done in ProTools, one must make a price bounce in place, "it's pretty boring, but too bad!

The report qualitprix is standard!

At the beginners I was a bit scared when we go from PT LP, scare, but once you're used is really great!!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE



OVERALL OPINION