A year ago I replaced an MPC2000 with Logic Audio Gold and a Unitor8
interface. Rock solid timing with this combination. Peter is right though
that Logic has a steep learning curve, it took me a while to get to grips
with. But great software. If you don't need more than 32 channels of
audio editing then Gold would be a good choice. Gold has most of the
feature of Platimun but less audio channels.
As far as sound cards go, It all depends on your exitsing set-up really.
Peter Korsten wrote:
> From: Peter Korsten <peterk@...>
>
> > From: andy.page@...
> >
> > I am currently building a home studio to replace my existing Alesis
> > MMT8. I would like to know your opinions of the above 2 sound cards.
>
> I don't know them too well, but for what purpose will you be using
> the sound card? Is that mainly for recording, or also for sound
> generation?
>
> > Also which sequencer software would be recommended, I am currently
> > thinking of getting eMagic Audio Silver or Gold.
>
> For what platform? On the Mac, you basically have the choice between
> Cubase and Logic, on the PC there's also Cakewalk.
>
> I've been told that Logic has better timing than Cubase, but beware
> that this program has a steep learning curve. Emagic decided to do
> the user interface their own way instead of keeping to standards.
> Personally, I don't like the interface at all, because it's not
> only non-standard, it's also inconsistent and that is a Bad Thing.
> But Logic has a lot of devoted followers, so don't just take my
> word for it. The felxibility of the program, to set up your own
> environment, is huge - but it comes at a price.
>
> Cubase has the reputation of not being very stable. It may, of
> course, depend on your own setup, but the fact that both Cakewalk
> and Logic run with no problem under Windows NT, and Cubase does
> not, gives reason for doubts.
>
> Cakewalk keeps to the Windows standards best of these three. With
> a small program, you can also use VST plug-ins (which is standard
> in Cubase and Logic). However, it's not the best looking program
> in existance and it might not be to your taste; you'd have to see
> this for yourself.
>
> I hope this helps a bit.
>
> - Peter
>
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