Apple Releases MainStage 2.1.1

[MacRumors]

Apple today released MainStage 2.1.1, an update to Apple's Logic Studio component for bringing virtual instruments and effects to live performances, via Software Update. According to the release notes, the update addresses a host of issues related to 64-Bit mode, stability, plug-ins, and other areas.

This update delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes.

Issues addressed in MainStage 2.1.1 include:

Improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge
Fixed problems that caused audible artifacts when using the Playback or Loopback plug-ins

MainStage 2.1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later for 32-bit mode and Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later for 64-bit mode.

Article Link: Apple Releases MainStage 2.1.1

 

[Friscohoya]

Cool software. Didnt know it existed.

 

[MacFly123]

Can somebody tell me..........Is 'Logic Studio' used in the professional audio industry? I know 'Pro Tools' seems to be the industry giant, but is 'Logic Studio' just as good? How do they compare?

I'm not a professional audio engineer or producer, but I am a musician, and I would like to get 'Logic Studio' some day. I'm just wondering how good it really is and what its reputation is among professionals!

Thanks

 

[topgun072003]

As a recording musician who has both Logic Studio and Pro Tools on my computer, I must say that Logic Studio is the Bees Knees. So much more user friendly than Pro Tools is. Its like using Garageband on steroids! I've taken Pro Tools classes, so I do know how to work that program as well, but Logic is just quicker to get up and running for me. The software is fun to mess with sometime, but most of the times I just want to worry about the music without the software hindering me in any way. Logic lets me do that the easiest, so I've started to make the switch.

 

[aquadjcity]

I'm just wondering how good it really is and what its reputation is among professionals!

Thanks

Have a look at http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/in-action/

 

[Winni]

Have a look at http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/in-action/

Paid-for professionals and advertisements are usually not a good answer to such a question. I'm pretty sure that the Pro Tools folks also have a ton of people on their payroll who will gladly tell you that Pro Tools are the best thing since sliced bread.

The folks at Ableton and the guys at Propellerhead also have a long list of artists who claim that they do everything exclusively with their products because "they are the best".

That being said, the only thing that ultimately counts is whether a product is the best product for oneself. For example, I prefer Aperture 2 over everything else because it works exactly how I like to work myself. Sure, Lightroom is so much faster than Aperture that it's not even funny anymore, but I wouldn't give up Aperture for it.

I also have Logic Studio on my hard disk, and it certainly is a good product. But depending on what you do, Ableton Live will be a much better and easier to learn and use choice. Soundtrack Pro, also part of the Logic Studio suite, became more complex and thus complicated in the last versions. Depending on what you actually need, you might therefore be better off with something simpler like Amadeus Pro.

And if you're on a strict budget, you might find that the Open Source project Ardour is your best bet.

There never is a simple answer to what appears to be a simple question.

 

[milo]

Can somebody tell me..........Is 'Logic Studio' used in the professional audio industry? I know 'Pro Tools' seems to be the industry giant, but is 'Logic Studio' just as good? How do they compare?

I'm not a professional audio engineer or producer, but I am a musician, and I would like to get 'Logic Studio' some day. I'm just wondering how good it really is and what its reputation is among professionals!

Thanks

With applications this complex, it's hard to make "just as good" comparisons. PT is better at some things, and Logic is better at others. No question that Logic offers vastly better bang for the buck. Even Logic Express, which doesn't include nearly as many instruments, compares very favorably to PT LE, the light version in a similar price range.

And yes, there are a huge number of pros using Logic for projects ranging from commercials to TV to video games to albums to films.

 

[lazyrighteye]

As a recording musician who has both Logic Studio and Pro Tools on my computer, I must say that Logic Studio is the Bees Knees. So much more user friendly than Pro Tools is. Its like using Garageband on steroids! I've taken Pro Tools classes, so I do know how to work that program as well, but Logic is just quicker to get up and running for me. The software is fun to mess with sometime, but most of the times I just want to worry about the music without the software hindering me in any way. Logic lets me do that the easiest, so I've started to make the switch.

Wow. Interestng to hear.
I've never used Logic. Have PTLE on my G4/500 Powermac. That rig is rock. Solid. And I've found PTLE completely intuitive as a self-taught home studio "engineer." It's been a great app for capturing multiple live instruments. And the post work (editing, mixing, mastering) is quite powerful. So I've had a great experience with PTLE.

The one downside to Digidesign, is being locked into their proprietary hardware. Lame, but it work. Very well.

My $.02.

 

[SeattleMoose]

Smorgasboard Favorite?

I use Logic Pro in my home studio and can get "pro" sounding songs produced.

I evaluated DAWs a couple years ago and picked Logic over PT and Cubase and have never looked back.

That being said, you can use any of the 3 to make professional recordings.

It is more a matter of which one "feels" best for you and which one has the key features you are looking for.

Good luck!!!

 

[jonny]

I'd love it if they made the built-in arpeggiator work in this environment.

 

[MacFly123]

As a recording musician who has both Logic Studio and Pro Tools on my computer, I must say that Logic Studio is the Bees Knees............

Have a look at http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/in-action/

Paid-for professionals and advertisements are usually not a good answer to such a question. I'm pretty sure that the Pro Tools folks also have a ton of people on their payroll who will gladly tell you that Pro Tools are the best thing since sliced bread...........

With applications this complex, it's hard to make "just as good" comparisons. PT is better at some things, and Logic is better at others. No question that Logic offers vastly better bang for the buck. Even Logic Express, which doesn't include nearly as many instruments, compares very favorably to PT LE, the light version in a similar price range.

And yes, there are a huge number of pros using Logic for projects ranging from commercials to TV to video games to albums to films.

Wow. Interestng to hear.
I've never used Logic. Have PTLE on my G4/500 Powermac. That rig is rock. Solid. And I've found PTLE completely intuitive as a self-taught home studio "engineer." It's been a great app for capturing multiple live instruments. And the post work (editing, mixing, mastering) is quite powerful. So I've had a great experience with PTLE.

The one downside to Digidesign, is being locked into their proprietary hardware. Lame, but it work. Very well.

I use Logic Pro in my home studio and can get "pro" sounding songs produced.

I evaluated DAWs a couple years ago and picked Logic over PT and Cubase and have never looked back.

That being said, you can use any of the 3 to make professional recordings.

It is more a matter of which one "feels" best for you and which one has the key features you are looking for.

Good luck!!!

Thanks for all the replies guys. I am a video producer and I LOVE Final Cut Studio, so I naturally am inclined to go with Logic Studio when I get more into audio and music production but I wasn't sure just how well received it has been. It seems really nice and powerful and user-friendly to me, so I think I will likely go with it!

 

[SimonTheSoundMa]

DAW software is only a tool. The person that records and mixes is the most important factor.

Protools HD from experience, you're paying for support and stability - which the larger, commercial studios need.

Logic is becoming like Final Cut Studio has to video. It has become an affordable solution for many consumers.

Logic is very good or production, composition and MIDI though. Protools is a great recording and mixing tool.

 

[j33pd0g]

Can somebody tell me..........Is 'Logic Studio' used in the professional audio industry? I know 'Pro Tools' seems to be the industry giant, but is 'Logic Studio' just as good? How do they compare?

I'm not a professional audio engineer or producer, but I am a musician, and I would like to get 'Logic Studio' some day. I'm just wondering how good it really is and what its reputation is among professionals!

Thanks

I've been using it since it was owned by Emagic, and I love it. It's better now than it originally was. You get a lot bang for your buck. Save for 1 3rd party plugin - Superior Drummer - my bands album was recorded right out of the box. PM me and I'll send you a link so you can hear for yourself.

However, at the end of the day your choice of DAW will not matter if you don't know how to use it. JM2C.

 

[ChrisA]

Can somebody tell me..........Is 'Logic Studio' used in the professional audio industry?

I think it is in the #2 place after pro tools in terms of use. I like it because it offers and huge and rich and well integrated environment.

Buy Logic Express. It's only $199 and later you can upgrade if you need to. The upgrade is priced so you don't loose the cost of Express. So there is no reason not start with Express

 

[pianojoe]

The market is more or less evenly split among ProTools, Logic, and Cubase—as long as we talk audio recording only. If you need audio recording plus MIDI recording plus software synths plus (basic) notation features, ProTools is no-go.

I use Logic every day, it's the center of my recording studio, and I love it—most of the time.

 

[M.Femi]

ya, great news))

 

[R.Perez]

exciting!

 

[Kukuriku]

Logic Pro

I use Logic since it was Notator on ATARI, went true Emagic all versions and now on Logic Pro (ver 8) Think of ProTools as Microsoft in Audio world. Every small upgrade payed, doesn't work on any other hardware but DIGI, interface ugly as hell ................ just forget about it. I've lost some jobs refusing to use PT, didn't regret ............ trying to be polite here but .............. I HATE PRO TOOLS almost as much as Microsoft .......... Enough said ...... get Logic, get some video tutorials for it, learn basics, start a project and things should develop naturally.
Enjoy