ProAudio Review - July 2008 - (Page 24)

STUDIO | REVIEW by Russ Long Apple Logic Studio This Mac-based, lightning-fast, bargain-priced software package provides true user-friendliness for the industry’s most feature-laden professional DAW suite. Logic Studio is Apple’s comprehensive suite of professional audio production tools. The Mac OS X package includes Logic Pro 8, MainStage, Soundtrack Pro 2, Studio Instruments, Studio Effects, Studio Sound Library, WaveBurner, Compressor 3, Impulse Response Utility and Apple Loops Utility; it’s a massive package that is essentially everything needed to create, record, mix, and perform music. | FEATURES The heart of Logic Studio is Logic Pro 8, which has been reworked into a single-window interface. This redesigned interface is designed for fast, intuitive control. All of the key functions are organized in a unified workspace, greatly simplifying operation and providing instant access to the program’s powerful music creation and production features. Sample-accurate editing and snap-to-transient selection are accomplished directly within the Arrange window. Several new features — including dynamic channel strip creation and Quick Swipe Comping — drastically speed up workflow. Additionally, Logic Pro includes surround production capabilities with multichannel tracks and busses, support for True Surround software instruments and effects, and innovative surround panning controls. APPLICATIONS: Studio, project studio, mastering, broadcast, post-production, live performance KEY FEATURES: Mac-based audio applications including Logic Pro 8, MainStage, Soundtrack Pro 2, Studio Instruments, Studio Effects, Studio Sound Library, WaveBurner, Compressor 3, Impulse Response Utility and Apple Loops Utility PRICE: $499; $299 (upgrade from Logic Express 8); $199 (upgrade from Logic Pro 7) CONTACT: Apple | ¤ 800.692.7753 | · www.apple.com Logic Pro 8 Main Screen The updated Arrange window consolidates the edit and browser windows. You can now record multiple takes; cut, move or stretch audio with sample accuracy; apply channel strip settings; or automate a group fade from one central location, without switching between windows. A toolbar is affixed to the top of the Arrange window and a transport bar is affixed to the bottom, both fully customizable. The toolbar gives one-click access to common activities, such as merging data and setting locators. Many of the Arrange window tasks have been simplified or enhanced. At high zoom levels, data can be selected and edited with sample-accurate detail. Option-dragging the end point of a region allows audio to be time-stretched or compressed. This can be processed with one of the time-compression algorithms provided with Logic or by using a third-party algorithm such as Serato Pitch ‘n Time or iZotope Radius. There are two channel strips in the Inspector area (formally called the Parameter area) located on the left pane. The right strip is context-sensitive, displaying the bus or output selected on the left channel strip. This provides instant access to the entire signal path of a track without opening the mixer window. The Media area has replaced Logic’s Project Manager. Organized access to all of the media on the computer’s hard drives is provided via the Bin, Loops, Library and Browser tabs. Logic Pro songs are now saved as part of a project. Logic’s Network-Based Save and Share allows personal channel strip settings, plugin settings, and key commands to be stored to a .Mac account for easy access from any computer connected to the Internet. Favorite settings can also be shared across a local or Internet-based network or through your .Mac Public folder. Logic’s surround capabilities have considerably increased, making it an extremely powerful surround DAW that easily supports up to 7.1 mixing. Surround signal flow is supported throughout the DAW, including the ability to bus audio to external or internal surround processors. The Downmixer plugin makes it simple to downmix from LOGIC continues on page 26 ® 24 | ProAudio Review | July 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.apple.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - July 2008 Contents Publisher's Page: Inside Broadcast Production Studio News and New Products Steinberg Nuendo 4 Digital Audio Workstation Developments & Trends: Digital Audio Workstation I/O JZ Microphones Black Hole BH-1 Apple Logic Studio Behind The Scenes: JBL Professional – A 60-Year Legacy Broadcast News and New Products WLOY: Real World Facilities For An On-Campus Radio Station Post News and New Products Hot Gear InfoComm 08 Chandler Limited TG1 Abbey Road/EMI Series Limiter/Compressor Live News and New Products Cerwin-Vega! Professional Active Series CVA-28 and CVA-118 Speakers QSC Audio Model GX5 Power Amplifier From The Road: A Week In The Life — Gear Essentials Contracting News and New Products Taming The Driving Factor — Drums UpSampler: sE Instrument Reflection Filter Buyer’s Guide: Live Sound Amplifiers Single Slice: Roger Powell “Fallout Shelter”

ProAudio Review - July 2008

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