Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Before we start I am a Logic newbie and am learning the hard way.. ala  
manuals and trial and error so be gentle on me  <grin>

I am thinking of purchasing an M-audio Axiom 49 (or Axiom Pro 49)  
keyboard for use with both Logic Studio v8 and Sibelius Notation  
software. I have limited $$ (am a student) so buying a full sized al  
singing and dancing device is not in my budget. I have been into the  
local suppliers and like the feel of the M-audio Axiom keyboard and  
the prices are about right.

Now using them with Sibelius is easy No brainer there..    Either will  
work just fine - so would a less expensive keyboard so really that is  
not my issue.  And I am not really that concerned about the extra  
features and programability for use with Sibelius (although some  
features would be great or useful)

Anyway,  has anyone got either of these Axiom Models and has comments  
about their use within Logic?

Seems that the Pro model has "smart" features that make the additional  
cost worthwhile?   Does anyone out there in Logic Land really use  
these and how good/useful are they?

That said I assume that as the non-pro model is fully customisable  
then with some work it could also be made to interface really well too..
But seem with the pro a lot of the hard work is done and with the  
Hypercontrol feature seems like the Pro may be worth teh additional  
cost.

Anyway..  Comments anyone??.

NB no need to discuss other hardware (I realise we all have favourites  
and pet loves etc)  all I am interested in is comments about the M- 
audio Axiom range..



Steve Currington
Student Composer
Wellington, New Zealand

Web:        http://www.singers.org.nz

24" iMac 2.8Ghz, 4Gb RAM, 320 Gb HDD, 1Tb Ext HDD,  500Gb Portable  
External Drive
OSX v10.5.6 (Leopard), Broadband & Airport Extreme Wireless Network
Sibelius 5.2, Logic Studio v8, NeoOffice, Firefox, Zotero



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