So I published this article a while back on my personal thoughts about Apple Logic Studio and a number of months down the line and Apple are still tight lipped about the future of Logic and any possible update or Logic X. So the thing has become rather more crucial, as I am currently doing lots more audio editing than composing (at the moment) and Digital Performer has been my weapon of choice for a long time in terms of audio editing. So I am thinking, I am a business and I am alive now, I need something to work now, so if the future is so unsure with Logic, if I am waiting for something that might need even meet my needs. So what are my problems with DP, well to be honest nothing really, it is just that I can work lightening fast in Logic, something which I could easily do with time when it comes to DP. I guess there are two other little things, I don't like that DP doesn't have regions (like Logic) and of course Logic comes bundled with loads of lovely Plug-ins and Software instruments. But DP8 now hosts VST....that means I can take my pick of some of the wonderful free plug-ins and synths out there, so that is that issue over with, and of course the region thing....I guess I am going to have to get used to it. So why am I telling you all this, well, firstly I believe we all put an incredible amount of effort into learning our DAW of choice (as we should) and casting this aside shouldn't be sniffed at, it is a big investment in your business and you. But sometimes our hands are forced. I am now making the business call that I will have to invest time into becoming a Digital Performer guru.So what else has swayed my decision? So I have made the call to go to Digital Performer 8 permanently now (invested in some online videos to get back up to speed as I haven't used DP in anger for a while now) I guess I am covering bases. I am really uncomfortable with Apple at the moment, and shock horror think I might end up going back to Windows....now don't get me wrong I really don't want to, I do this, but with this decision I have options and you always need options! Apple is not giving me options right now....PeaceNeil
Logic X and going to Digital Performer (DP) 8