Members Sleepin' Deeper Posted August 15, 2008 Members Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hey Peeps I'm considering a complete studio overhaul. At the moment I've got a PC running Cubase, EMU 1820m soundcard, Allen & Heath Mix wizard, Nord Lead 2x, Roland JP8000 and Yamaha Motif XS. I'm condsidering selling it all for a pimped out Macintosh, RME Fireface 800 and a proper MIDI keyboard/controller. Now, my concern is: Can I match what my hardware synths give me with the included plugins in Logic? What I've heard is that the soft synths oughta be top notch and should be able to cover most bases. Anyone knowledgeable enough to help me with this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Palaver Posted August 15, 2008 Members Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hey PeepsI'm considering a complete studio overhaul. At the moment I've got a PC running Cubase, EMU 1820m soundcard, Allen & Heath Mix wizard, Nord Lead 2x, Roland JP8000 and Yamaha Motif XS.I'm condsidering selling it all for a pimped out Macintosh, RME Fireface 800 and a proper MIDI keyboard/controller.Now, my concern is: Can I match what my hardware synths give me with the included plugins in Logic? What I've heard is that the soft synths oughta be top notch and should be able to cover most bases. Anyone knowledgeable enough to help me with this?Thanks Main Stage and the software instruments would make logic an excellent value at quadruple the price... seriously. The included instruments are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Palaver Posted August 15, 2008 Members Share Posted August 15, 2008 BTW, Logic is king of MIDI. You can just connect your hardware via midi (usb midi or thru a midi interface). You'd just route the audio back into your interface. Logic is the best out there for midi editing. Pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Music Calgary Posted August 15, 2008 Members Share Posted August 15, 2008 The sound of softsynths is incredible these days. The feel, not always. But for sure you can definitely create incredible tracks using a controller to drive VSTis. Gone are the days of digital badness! Some names:All the Native Instruments stuff I've heard is good, I *love* Elektrik Piano. Albino is nice. Spectrasonics Trilogy is a great bass module. ImpOscar sounds wonderful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members modul8 Posted August 16, 2008 Members Share Posted August 16, 2008 The included synths are quite good, but, sound best at higher sample rates. They can be a bit fatiguing at 44.1. ... you might miss the Nord, but then again, Sculpture my capture your creativity and take you in a new direction. The new Logic is very compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Music Calgary Posted August 16, 2008 Members Share Posted August 16, 2008 The included synths are quite good, but, sound best at higher sample rates. They can be a bit fatiguing at 44.1. Sounds good at 96 but fatiguing at 44.1? Intriguing. I've never heard of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whitepapagold Posted August 16, 2008 Members Share Posted August 16, 2008 Considering the synths you have thats the silliest jonesing to spend money for no reason thing I have ever heard... But if you want a better recording format ( plug ins and effects ) with the best midi ever, then go for it. Though I still think its beyond stupid to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Palaver Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hey PeepsI'm considering a complete studio overhaul. At the moment I've got a PC running Cubase, EMU 1820m soundcard, Allen & Heath Mix wizard, Nord Lead 2x, Roland JP8000 and Yamaha Motif XS.I'm condsidering selling it all for a pimped out Macintosh, RME Fireface 800 and a proper MIDI keyboard/controller.Now, my concern is: Can I match what my hardware synths give me with the included plugins in Logic? What I've heard is that the soft synths oughta be top notch and should be able to cover most bases. Anyone knowledgeable enough to help me with this?Thanks I'd keep the Nord Lead 2x as a 'goto' hardware VA, and I'd keep the Motif XS. I'd buy a MacBook and stuff the thing with 4 gigs of RAM. Then, I'd get Logic Pro. Don't get the RME. Buy the Apogee Ensemble or Duet. If you go with just one keyboard, get the Duet. There's a company that makes an attachment for the Duet so you don't have to use the stupid break-out cables (it stays as one solid unit this way). The Ensemble will run you a few bucks, but it's well worth it. It's the best all-in-one interface on the market. Apogee fully integrate their products with Logic... so it will work out even better for you. The most important thing of all, is to give yourself time on the DAW learning curve. Pick up the Peachpress books about Logic Pro. They're about 500 pages each, but the exercises are fun, intuitive, and are a lot easier to get through than the manual. EDIT: I'd keep all those keyboard with maybe the exception of the Yammie... my reason being, is the other two are definite 'keepers.' The Yammie (if it's a fully weighted board) would make as a nice controller for Logic. PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdoubleyou Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 My midi hardware was/is collecting dust, I have now sold most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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