Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

> By the way, did you grab a G5 
> on ebay? I have seen some G5 single processors for $1300 or 
> so refurbished on the apple site - no auction and they come 
> with a guarantee. I just picked up a dual 1.8 for $1699 + tax 
> (but no shipping).

Congratulations on your purchase. Have you had time to set it up and give it
a test drive yet? I hope it cures the problems that you've been having.

I have not purchased a new computer yet. Currently my plan is to buy a Motu
828mkII first to replace my TASCAM US-122 and then, after the next release
of OS X comes out, buy a new computer. I found the Motu brand new with free
FedEx shipping on eBay for $719. Seems like a good price. Do you agree?


> I wouldn't say "easy". There are all sorts of key 
> combinations to do different things... e.g. drag a section of 
> the automation with multiple notes up and down. I use graphic 
> programs a lot too, and find it just so-so for drawing curves 
> - I guess it always seems to take a long time to get it right.

I don't use graphics programs much so I guess I don't have much to compare
it to. Just found it easy to learn and use for me. Not dead simple, but not
difficult by any means.

> Actually there are three of these. This saved a ton of time 
> when editing 500 drum hits. I had 1 for whole view, 2 for 
> semi-zoomed and 3 for extreme zoom. The thing is that these 
> are not saved so you need to reset them each time you open the song.

Really? Three? I'll have to look at the key commands dialog again. I would
have thought I would have noticed the third. The third one will be very
welcome.

> Were you able to save your autoload easily? I had to go and 
> change all the permissions on the folder for autoload ... 
> which is now in the app support folder. It was less than 
> intuitive. but finally got it running. I just wish they would 
> save the screen sets globally so they were a global 
> preference rather than something to set uniquely on each song.

Well, yes and no. I didn't have any problem creating it. But, even though
I'm confident I put it in the right directory, it doesn't actually autoload.
I have to choose it as a template when I create a new project and when Logic
starts up, it comes up with a totally different setup which I'm not sure
where it is coming from. Do you have any suggestions?

> Often I use the poor man's method... drag all the notes to be 
> too long, then hit a key command to correct overlaps. I guess 
> your way is better. But I use the overlap correction in other 
> cases too.

Yea, I think Shift+Tab is less effort.

> I always reach for Equium or Firium.

I've never used either. Why do you prefer them?

> 10. I really like the new marker track. I put things like 
> "intro", "verse", "build", "chorus" "bridge" etc. So if want 
> to add another verse, I can select a big bunch of sequences 
> AND the related markers and move them all at once - so the 
> markers for the song parts move with the sequences.

Yep. Very nice feature. I didn't realize you could select a verse using
markers. I'm glad you mentioned it. I'll have to do some more reading on
Markers.

> By the way, a year or two ago on the LUG I suggested an 
> integrated window with user defined objects withint the 
> window - as an upgrade to logic's way ... where you piece 
> together a crazy quilt of transports and windows and still 
> have some gaps. Well I read that Digital Performer now has 
> that feature and is getting good reviews about it. 

I think I recall that thread. If it was the one I'm thinking of, I
participated in it too. I'll have to take a look at DPs website to see what
you're talking about.

Kamm