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georgeguitars · 01-13-2009, 12:00 AM

i'm looking into getting this to help produce my guitar tunes. ideally I want something i can hook up a keyboard and and record a backing track to solo/sing over etc... would this
http://www.andertons.co.uk/acatalog/info_MB402BB.html and logic pro be ok?? is there anything i need also by?

tehLORD · 01-13-2009, 12:09 AM

That laptop isn't in stock. I'm no expert on Macs but the spec doesnt look amazing. You'd also need an audio interface. Logic Pro would be more than ok. Seeing as your question is Mac or PC why not save some money and get a PC laptop, a basic USB/Firewire audio interface and then Reaper.

georgeguitars · 01-13-2009, 12:13 AM

i have a pc. also a midi/audio interface n cubase but i find it hard 2 use. is logic easier??

tehLORD · 01-13-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by georgeguitars

i have a pc. also a midi/audio interface n cubase but i find it hard 2 use. is logic easier??

I've never used it but unlikely. If you can't use Cubase then I suggest you get some tuition, look at tutorials and spend time learning it before you spend literally hundreds on punds on something else. I spent the last year learning the basics of audio/midi and after trying every DAW on the market I ended up with Cubase 4, which I find the easiest to use.

stonevibe · 01-13-2009, 12:28 AM

Mac all the way.

You also get Garageband included in the price and it has in built Amp Sims and FX.

Works and saves in Logic format too!

I have been using Macs for 21 years to record and produce music. You can get a Mac Mini for about £400 and it will outperform any PC at the same price for music production.

Or buy a MacBook if you need portability.

Any modern Mac is perfect for music production and that is why nearly every recording studio in the world worth its salt uses them.

georgeguitars · 01-13-2009, 12:53 AM

may i say its Cubase Essential 4 i use which i think is only really good for audio recording. which i can do, but my college has just up graded to the the new logic with new macs too so i though it was the logical thing to get? I really want to produce some compostions i''ve been making.

smokingbeagle · 01-13-2009, 11:10 AM

I'd suggest that if you're not going to be using it for really heavy, in-depth audio work, save yourself a hundred quid and get Logic Express instead of Pro.

clint1009 · 01-13-2009, 11:32 AM

(not meaning to hi-jack at all) Am i right in thinking Logic Express is the same as Logic Pro just without the extra disc's with all the plug-ins/virtual instruments??

smokingbeagle · 01-13-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by clint1009

(not meaning to hi-jack at all) Am i right in thinking Logic Express is the same as Logic Pro just without the extra disc's with all the plug-ins/virtual instruments??

Pretty much, yep.

tehLORD · 01-13-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smokingbeagle

I'd suggest that if you're not going to be using it for really heavy, in-depth audio work, save yourself a hundred quid and get Logic Express instead of Pro.

Or even more money by not having to buy a Mac at all to run Logic as he already has a PC/Interface and software.

The solution to the problem is learning how to use audio software and not buying another piece of software to use.

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01-13-2009, 12:09 AM	#2
tehLORD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,047	That laptop isn't in stock. I'm no expert on Macs but the spec doesnt look amazing. You'd also need an audio interface. Logic Pro would be more than ok. Seeing as your question is Mac or PC why not save some money and get a PC laptop, a basic USB/Firewire audio interface and then Reaper.

01-13-2009, 12:13 AM	#3
georgeguitars Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 314	i have a pc. also a midi/audio interface n cubase but i find it hard 2 use. is logic easier??

01-13-2009, 12:28 AM	#5
stonevibe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Exeter Posts: 522	Mac all the way. You also get Garageband included in the price and it has in built Amp Sims and FX. Works and saves in Logic format too! I have been using Macs for 21 years to record and produce music. You can get a Mac Mini for about £400 and it will outperform any PC at the same price for music production. Or buy a MacBook if you need portability. Any modern Mac is perfect for music production and that is why nearly every recording studio in the world worth its salt uses them.

01-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#6
georgeguitars Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 314	may i say its Cubase Essential 4 i use which i think is only really good for audio recording. which i can do, but my college has just up graded to the the new logic with new macs too so i though it was the logical thing to get? I really want to produce some compostions i''ve been making.

01-13-2009, 11:10 AM	#7
smokingbeagle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heartattack and Vine Posts: 9,999	I'd suggest that if you're not going to be using it for really heavy, in-depth audio work, save yourself a hundred quid and get Logic Express instead of Pro.

01-13-2009, 11:32 AM	#8
clint1009 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North London Posts: 188	(not meaning to hi-jack at all) Am i right in thinking Logic Express is the same as Logic Pro just without the extra disc's with all the plug-ins/virtual instruments??