Production software: Ableton 9 vs Logic Pro x (or anything else)

Performance & Techniques Music Production
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Production software: Ableton 9 vs Logic Pro x (or anything else)

A typically vague question but I’m looking at getting into production and wanted to get some opinion to help decide what DAW to get.

I’m naturally leaning towards Logic as I’m a little more familiar with it (some of my friends use it so I have that support network too), however I’m a little concerned about support going forward. Isn’t Logic Pro X supposed to be the last version from Apple?

Ableton (plus others) seems to be getting stronger and stronger in terms of development. I hear that the learning curve may be steeper/longer but the software is capable of a lot more. This may be a better long-term investment.

I suppose if anyone can offer up some helpful pros/cons on or advice to supplement my own research I’d be grateful.

Thanks in advance

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Either one will be a great choice, they are both excellent and well supported with lots of user tutorials online. Live can be a little easier to learn, and it can be used… well Live. Logic has a lot more content and is much cheaper over all.

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Both are great - I’m an Ableton head but I also use Logic and Pro Tools.

If you’re in to Max/MSP, Ableton wins hands-down because of Max for Live.

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Logic X is the latest version. Keep it mind it will only work with 10.8.4 and up and it only takes 64b plugins.

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Thanks for the feedback. Seeing as I’m only dabbling I think Logic is going to be the best (logical?) route. Can’t really justify the cost of Ableton at the moment. Although is it worth getting Intro?

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Reviving this thread, as it’s been a while since Logic Pro X has been released. I’m looking to get into production and am torn between Ableton and Logic Pro X. I won’t be using the software for live performances. I also have a friend who uses Logic Pro X so I could learn a thing or two from him. Any advice?

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Either one will be a great choice, they are both excellent and well supported with lots of user tutorials online. Live can be a little easier to learn, and it can be used… well Live. Logic has a lot more content and is much cheaper over all.

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I prefer Ableton and actually found it more intuitive despite what people are saying about a steeper learning curve. I’m no Logic expert but I’m also told Live has deeper functionality… and from what I’ve seen of it your imagination is pretty much the limit. I also like the arrangement / session view relationship which seems completely sensible and the way it needs to be when you’re putting together a track.

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I see what you did here :wink:

I personally went with Ableton for the 32-bit plug-in support. It not a huge deal, but I didn’t want to have to use a third party tool to use my plug-ins.

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And you have to with the 64 bit? I just thought the 64 bit was the 32 bit with more memory?

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The plug ins need to be specially coded for 64bit, otherwise you need to use a bit bridge app.

Personally I would say Logic has MUCH deeper functionality, especially with it comes to MIDI, video, and things like the Environment. Though if you factor in something like Max 4 Live, that might help.

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I went for Logic last night. :smiley: