LOGIC OR CUBASE ?

Television · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject:

[quote="Steve Helstrip"]

I loved logic, but it was way to unstable for me.[/quote]

Unstable ? Nahhh Steve your pushing it now ! Very Happy

But also I do understand your choice. As some people here said it's a matter
of personal choice with these sequencers.

Steve Helstrip · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:55 pm Post subject:

If Logic performed as well as Cubase, it would be my preferred choice. I can use 3 times as many plug-ins (omnisphere, etc) inside Cubase as Logic.

S

CMalhiot · Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 55

AHHHHH Your tempting me Steve. I have noticed that recently as I have been using more plugins. Kinda want to stick to what I know though. I guess I could demo it and see.

phaidon · Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Location: New York City

Hi Steve and gang
I gotta say that after 15 yrs of using Logic I've recently switched to Cubase 5
and I'm loving it.
There is/was something about Logic(maybe inadequate PDC,maybe phasing problems in the mixer,not sure) that makes stuff sound grainy.
"Lifeless" hi-frequencies was another thing that bugged me for years.
With Cubase everything sounds crispy and tight.
I know all about nulling and stuff in DAWs,but a lot of the theory doesn't translate when in practice.

my .02c

Cheers

P.

Steve Helstrip · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:27 am Post subject:

I haven't noticed any difference in sound between the two. I pretty much only use 3rd party plug-ins, so maybe it has something to do with native plugs.

Steve Helstrip · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:28 am Post subject:

I haven't noticed any difference in sound between the two. I pretty much only use 3rd party plug-ins, so maybe it has something to do with native plugs.

pecarlo · Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Galway

Hmm i tryed to use Cubase 5 but it was a bit complicated to me. Smile

i went for Ablenton Live 8. and i mean to say it. its really great for live gigs and producing. really user friendly

but i still want to get my hands around cubase again someday. the more complicated the better Smile

Dezacrator · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 12 Location: United States

Hi all,

Steve is right. Most audio engines out of the box will playback identically. Try this, load in a few samples without any processing, export the data and match to the originals. You'll find that the sonic print will match.

Now this is where I have found the differences occurs between Logic, Cubase, Sonar, Alberton etc. Logic for example has award winning plugins that simplify engineering for some. The processing algorithms here can be the difference creating a final mix. Does that mean you cant get the same sound quality out of the other software packages? Not in the slightest, you may though have to approach how you engineer to compensate whatever dynamics that need adjusting.

Here is an example. Back in the 80's Yamaha sent out NS-10's to every major recording studio. Engineers adapted to these speakers due to the wide acceptance of usage. Now, to most the NS-10s are a bit tinny in sound, but engineers learned how to adjust the mix accordingly. They found that having experience with these speakers gave them the ability to walk into any major recording studio knowing there near field monitors respond the way their ears are accustom to.

Getting back to the software, it simple really. Find which software package is easiest for you to interface with. Whatever gets you creating, will out do any audio engine on software you struggle to use.

All the best,

-Dezacrator
SFX - Audio Designs