Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

>Hi everyone and happy christmas!
>
>Just wondering if there's a better way...
>
>Currently, I'm mixing down by doing a bounce on the Master fader in 
>Logic.  this requires recording any Midi tracks I'm using from 
>external devices as well as capturing external effects.
>
>As I demand more and more from the machine, was wondering if I 
>should return to mixing down through the analog Mackie mixer to some 
>sort of mixdown deck.  I used to use Mini disc and then to a sampler 
>but is there something better that I can be using?  Perhaps I would 
>then buy a hardware mastering box like the finalizer or something.
>
>Thoughts?
>
>best
>andrew ingkavet



I personally like the idea of streamlining my rig as much as 
possible, in fact I just got rid of the digital mixer I'd been using 
for years. If you want to insert something across the mix bus (using 
an I/O plug-in) to use analog processing, then sure, by all means.

But I certainly wouldn't add an analog mixer to the signal path if I 
didn't need it, especially not a budget one that's not going to add 
anything good to the sound. Just hook everything up to your audio 
interface, use Input objects to handle external inputs, bounce the 
mix to disk, and burn a CD.

If you don't have enough inputs, I'd look at expanding my audio 
interface hardware (I use three MOTU boxes). And if your computer is 
running out of processing power, then look at something like the TC 
Powercore (or think about upgrading your computer).

My opinion only. :)
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Nick Batzdorf
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