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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Describe your Logic Studio home studio configuration!

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Are you a Logic Studio user?
Then use the comments link below: (you don't have to be a Blogger user)
to share with our readers the gear you use, I'm talking about:

1. your Mac
2. your audio interface
3. your monitors
4. your MIDI controllers

Example, here's a basic configuration:

1. iMac 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 17, 1 GB RAM
2. MOTU Firewire 828
3. M-Audio Studiophile SP-5B Active near-field monitors
4. Edirol PCR-5000

Start commenting fellow LS users!

-Update - May 28th.
Check out one of our reader's (MrFresh) set up:
-Update - June 26th.
Check out Gothick's set up:

-Update - July 25th.
Here's Traficarte's rig!

-Update - October 6, check out Joe Devine's home studio, nice keys!

-Update- May 4th 2009 Daniel's gear, nice keys!
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  1. 1. MacBook 2Ghz Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 10.4.11 + Samsung 23" LCD
    2. M-Audio Fast Track Pro
    3. Blue Sky EXO [honestly, that's my next purchase. Right now I'm only using old Sony headphones]
    4. Novation ReMOTE SL 37

    Just got Logic Studio a week ago. Pretty happy with this setup except for maxing out my CPU fairly easily (the Steinway alone jitters with 4-5 note chords)
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  2. iMac Aluminum 2.8Hz Core 2 Duo Extreme, 4 Gb RAM, Mac OS X 10.5.2

    M-Audio FireWire Solo

    Korg padKONTROL
    Alesis M1 Mk 2 monitors
    Roland XP-30 synth
    Roland MC-303 Groovebox

    Coming soon: Novation Nocturn controller (ordered - as soon as it ships, it shall be mine)

    I replaced just about everything hardware with software synths and such when I was in Logic Pro 7.2.x. When I upgraded to Logic Studio, I sold off a lot of the instruments I wasn't using. Sometimes there can just be too many choices.
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  3. 1, Power Mac G5 3.5GB RAM, 10.4.11
    2. Dell Dual 19" flat screen LCD monitors
    3. MOTU 828 Mk II
    4. Alesis Monitor One studio monitors
    5. TG77, TX81Z, TG55 synth modules
    6. MC-808 Groovebox

    Making the transition to Logic Studio, just starting using Logic Express 7.2 last year.

    Here us a pic 2007 shortly aftergetting the G5

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfresh/1996733644/in/set-72157594196757256/
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  4. MBPro 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2Gb ram, OSX 10.5.3
    Genelec 1030A
    Focusrite Sapphire Pro 26 i/o
    Yamaha S90es and Akai EWI4000s

    and three Wii-mote, playing with Osculator...

    Trafficarte
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  5. Photo at http://www.gothick.co.uk/images/studio.jpg

    1. G4 Dual Processor 2GB RAM,10.4.11 + Samsung 19" TFT
    1a. MacBook Pro 2GB, 10.5.latest
    1b. G4 iMac 512MB, 10.4.11
    1c. iBook 2GB, 10.4.11
    2. Native Instruments Audio Kontrol
    3. Sennheiser
    4. M-Audio 02

    Just getting to grips with Logic after extensive Garageband use! Audio Kontrol + Guitar Rig are great for my Les Paul, Danelectos and Ovation!

    Read my blog as I use them to create a new album at gothick.co.uk
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  6. hey there, cool blog
    Here's my setup:

    1. Macpro quad 2.8ghz
    2. Macbookpro 2.33ghz
    3. Apogee ensemble
    4. Senheisers headphones x2
    5. Motu midi express
    6. JV2080
    7. TR-RACK
    8. S5000
    9. plugz: refx nexus, ni battery, ni fm8, minimonsta

    next purchases:
    wondering if I should get uad1 or tc powercore
    and I need good monitors

    you can see my setup in video on my blog somewhere or i'll take a picture when I get back from Africa

    http://www.kaysha.com/kaysha
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  7. I'm new to Logic - trying out someone else's rig and probably buying my own soon to record acoustic/rock/alternative.

    I think I'll be using a new aluminum iMac. Can anyone tell me how well the iMac works? Perhaps compared to an older G5? I use a dual 2.7 Ghz G5 right now and wish I could find some kind of comparison to a new 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac with plenty of ram.
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  8. hi !!!! great blog, I just loved it !

    I recently change from DP 5.11 to Logic Studio 8, (big smile).

    Here is my hardware:

    1.- Native Instruments Guitar Session USB Interface
    2.- Behringer UX Control 25k
    3.- Behringer B-Control Fader
    4.- M-Audio Studiophile BX8a
    5.- 1 AKG D 5 Supercardioid
    6.- 1 AKG D 88 S Dynamic Vocal
    7.- Marshall Valvestate 80(vintage)

    and my four "girls"...
    1.- Gibson SG Standar 1990
    2.- Fender Tele Std. blonde
    3.- Yamaha C-40(accoustic)
    4.- Fender Jazzmaster bass

    cheers from Mexico City !!!
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  9. Hi, here is a picture of some of my junk...
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2700271889_3514bf0404.jpg?v=0
    The Yamaha S90es with the Akai EWI4000s and one of the Wii-mote on it, Focusrite Saffire Pro 26i/o on the right, with the other two Wii-mote, the Nunchuck and the 3D Connexion SpaceNavigator.
    Left to the MacBookPro is the amazing Eowave device: Eobody2 SensorBox with a pair of sensors: a pressure and a distance sensor.
    On the screen of the Mac you can see my last show editing with the LogicPro project open behind the OSCulator and Eowave software's windows.
    :-)

    Ugo
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  10. Mac Pro Dual Quad 2.8Ghz, 6GB Ram
    Macbook Pro 2.2Ghz, 4GB Ram
    Yamaha 01x Interface
    Line6 Podxt Pro
    M-Audio Keystation 42
    dual 24" Samsung LCDs
    KRK Rokit 5 Monitors
    AKG Headphones
    EZDrummer & Drumkit from Hell
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  11. Philoking

    That sounds like a pretty sweet set up, I love the line 6 stuff so I'm partial.
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  12. http://www.joedevine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/studio-2008-03-12.jpg

    This picture is old (it's at my old house) and since I have acquired quite a bit of new kit (not the least of which is a new dual-quad MacPro!) - I will posting more about my experiences with logic on Joe Devine dot com, but here's the kit I have now:

    o Dual Quad Xeon 2.8Ghz MacPro
    - 10Gb memory
    - 320 Gb system / OS drive
    - 1.5TB Seagate 3Gb/s project drive
    - 1.5TB Seagate 3Gb/s instruments / samples drive

    o MacBook Core Duo 2 Ghz
    - 2Gb memory
    - 80 Gb internal drive
    - 750 Gb USB 2.0 project drive
    - 750 Gb USG 2.0 instruments / samples drive

    o MacMini Core 2 Duo (logic node)
    - Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz
    - 1 GB memory
    - 120 Gb hard drive

    o TC Electronic Powercore Firewire
    o Focusrite LiquidMix
    o A fair amount of virtual instruments, including:
    - Spectrasonics Stylus RMX
    - Spectrasonics Omnisphere
    - BFD 2
    - Steinberg Virtual Guitarist 2

    o Some cool plugins (in addition to those that run on POCO or LM):
    - Antares AutoTune EVO
    - Waves

    I really only used the mini as a logic node when I ran everything off my MacBook - now, it mostly sits around and converts videos for my AppleTV.

    I also run VMWare Fusion so I can have access to Acid / SoundForge / Vegas as need be, though I am becoming quite a Mac convert.

    Other studio kit includes:

    o dbx, focusrite, rode preamps
    o Rode, Shure, Blue, Neumann microphones
    o Event, Alesis, KRK monitors
    o Kurzweill K2500XS
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  14. Mac Pro Dual Quad 2.8Ghz, 6GB Ram
    Apogee Symphony System
    AD16x
    2x DA16x
    UA 2192

    OTARI 2"

    Preamps include
    UA 610b
    Neve 1272
    API 312
    Sytek MPX4A
    SSL XLogic VDH Pre
    AEA "The Ribbon Pre"
    2x Peavey VMP 2

    Dynamics
    LA2
    Black Face LA4
    2x Silver Face LA4
    TubeTech CL1B
    4x UA1176
    Manley Electro-Opto Leveling Amplifier
    Demeter VTCL2
    2x 4ch Drawmer Gates
    Emperical Labs Distressor

    EQ
    Urei 546
    Tube Tech PE1C

    FX
    Lexicon PCM 70
    Lexicon PCM 80
    TC M3000
    TC D-Two
    Yamaha SPX990
    Ensoniq DP4
    Eventide H3000
    AccuVerb

    Alesis Masterlink
    Tascam CDRW900SL


    Logic Pro!
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  15. An update on my setup:

    Korg padKONTROL
    Alesis M1 Mk 2 monitors
    Yamaha AN1x synth

    I've sold and/or am selling all of my other music hardware and going entirely "in the box".

    The Novation Nocturn I talked about earlier didn't work out for me - I don't like the wrapper aspect of the Automap software that it requires, and its integration with Logic's built-in instruments is virtually nonexistent.

    I've changed my hardware interface from an M-Audio FireWire Solo to an Edirol M-16DX, which is USB 2.0. It works great as an audio interface with all kinds of ports, and even better is the ability to use the mixer control area (a separate module from the audio ports on the M-16DX) as a DAW controller in Logic. Much cheaper than buying a computer interface, mixer, and DAW controller separately.
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  16. 1. MAc Desktop G5 2.3 GHz Dual with 4.5 GB SDRAM
    2. New Mac Intel Laptop
    3. LA-610 Mic Pre/Compressor
    4. Lexicon Reverb Rack Unit
    5. Triton Studio
    6. Akai MPK49
    7. Pro Tools 002 Rack Interface


    WHY IS MY DESKTOP MAXING OUT CPU WITH ONLY FOUR TRACKS??? I am SO disappointed with Logic! I love the sound of it, and the possibilities but I can't get anything done!! I have the piano sampler and Ultrabeat on and it just freaks out to the point of absolute uselessness.

    CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP WITH A FIX, OR SOMETHING. THE MANUAL IS USELESS!!

    Bradford

    jhexp0727@hotmail.com
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  17. Hey Bradford, try this... It'll probably work:

    Load the Piano sample and play the piano or the keys a bit, somehow the system "memorizes" the notes or recognizes the notes easier (probably loads them into the RAM).

    Aftery playing note by note try playing back your track it 'shouldn't' max out anymore.

    Let us know how it went.

    Cheers.
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  18. 1. iMac 2.4ghz
    2. MBP 2.53ghz unibody
    3. M-Audio FW410
    4. KRK VST 4
    5. Korg Trinity
    6. Lacie 500gb (2x)
    7. Drobo
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  19. Folks - have a question for you.
    I'm new to this whole DAW world, having always used a standalone workstation to create music.

    Now, I bought Logic Studio and I'm wondering about the overall setup. I have connected my MO6 via USB to the Mac Pro and also via an optical cable to the digital in of the Mac.

    Now I see all you guys having fancy M-Audio MIDI adpaters and some using Duet or similar. If I just have this one instrument connected, is there really a need for all these other things?

    I want to do 2 things with my setup:

    1. Play the software instruments in Logic (for which I need the MIDI/USB connection, right?)
    2. Play the MO6 instruments (real instrument tracks) to make use of the arppegiators etc.) (for which I need the additional audio input, right?

    Sorry if all this appears naive, but I'm just starting with this!

    Thanks
    Torsten
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  20. -iMac 2Ghz Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
    -RODE NT1-A
    -Mackie Onix Preamp
    -Legacy monitors
    -CME midi Keyboard

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/37917285@N04/3487838003/
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  21. Now, Aperture and Final Cut are what I do and where I come from, so a lot of this stuff is for video and photo...

    -MBP 17" 2.16ghz Core Duo, 2 GB Ram (about to be a new 8-core MacPro 2.26 with 6 GB)
    -30" Cinema Display
    -Focusrite Saffire
    -Adcom GFA-535 II
    -Tannoy Reveal
    -Frontier Design Group Alphatrack
    -E-MU Xboard 25
    -Fatar SL880 Pro
    -Gtech G-Raid II 1TB (x4)
    -Beyerdynamic DT-880
    -AKG Perception 220 Condenser
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  22. Logic Studio 9

    Interfaces and Midi:
    Emagic Unitor8 x 2
    Motu 2408 x 2
    Motu 24i

    Synths:
    Jomox AirBase 99 / Novation Bass Station / Roland XV-5080 / E-Mu Extreme Lead-1 / E-Mu Orbit v2 / E-Mu Proteus 2000 w/ Pappen Techno rom / POD XT Pro / Novation Super Nova 2 ProX / Access Virus C / Korg Karma / Korg ER-1 / Korg EM-1 / Native Instruments Maschine

    FX: TC Electronics D-two / TC C-One / Roland SRV-3030 reverb

    Monitors and Amp:
    Tannoy Reveal Monitors / Tannoy 8" sub / Crown D-45 Amp

    Rane Mixer / PDX3000 Directdrive Turntable

    hundreds of virtual synths and plugins...
    Predator, VirSyn, ReFX, Lucifer, Omnisphere, Ozone 4 / Phatmatik Pro / Spectrasonics complete line, etc etc etc...

    Studio Shot:
    http://www.zadesigns.com/maschine/Pages/11.html
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  23. I use Macbook 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. For MIDI, I use M-audio keystation es 61. That's all I need.

    I'm planning to buy M-audio torq x session pro (also known as the torq mixlab) for my dj-ing hobby.
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  24. 1. Macbook 2.0 Ghz 4GB RAM 320GB HDD 7200rpm
    2. Tascam Fireone
    3. KRK Rokit 5 G2
    4. Tascam Fireone & Korg K61
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  25. Hello I am new here and new to logic pro

    I just bought logic studio 9 and installed on my G5 quad 2.6 Gh 8 gig ram plus l
    als0 have a macbook 17 inch 1.6 GH 2 gig ram ( more for visuals ) i have some windows machines which i use with linux as well
    i second hand bought a mackie universal controller panel and
    a presonus firestudio interface My friend is a gifted singer songwriter but still hadn't dare put his feet on digital territory so that is why i do it !
    soundequipment is a new territory for me but
    I am working with computers since 1996 , I have done a lot with visual software
    photographer is my profession
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  26. What a great Blog, I am new to blogs so this possible won't make it!!
    Have watched others for recording with their Macbooks and decided to make the plunge and purchased A Macbook Pro along with Logic Pro Studio. I have assorted recording stuff which I collected during my career with bands, as you do! I now perform solo and got hooked on looping starting with a Line 6 with 36 seconds of loop worked my way up to the biggest Boss Loop pedal. Along with this out the door went biological reality. I hope to use my Edirol M16DX with The Mac and Logic. I used the Edirol M16DX with Sonar. I would appreciate advice from anyone with a similar set up to save time and blood curdling screams. I have messed around slightly with Garageband and am frustrated with some of the features, i.e unable to trim clips etc.
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  27. Instrumentation:
    Synths - Yamaha Motif Rack / Novation 'A' Station
    Evolution controlller
    Fender Stratocaster / Pod Pro Rack
    Roland SPD6 MIDI Percussion controller
    Software:
    Logic Pro 7
    OMNISPHERE® Power Synth module
    ATMOSPHERE™ - Dream Synth module
    VST plugins and Softsynth instrumentation
    Sequenced and mixed on Apple computers
    Special thanks to Tom Blain for Mastering (Chasingdreams)
    www.artofbenharrison.com
    Contact: benharrison@verizon.net
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  28. EQUIPMENT
    1. MAC PRO 8 CORE WITH 6 GB RAM
    2. APOGEE DUET
    3. ADAM A7 REFERENCE MONITORS
    4. SENNHEISER HD 280 PRO
    5. YAMAHA PSR 3000 WORKSTATION
    6. LOGIC STUDIO 9
    7. SAMSON CL7 CONDENSER MICROPHONE
    8. DUAL 20" AOC LCD DISPLAY MONITORS
    9. BEHRINGER BCF 2000 VIRTUAL MIXER

    INSTRUMENTS
    1. SPECTRASONICS OMNISPHERE
    2. SPECTRASONICS STYLUS RMX
    3. FXPANSION BFD
    4. PROJECT SAM SYMPHOBIA
    5. HEAVYOCITY EVOLVE

    My contact number : 9000007376
    E-mail id : chaitanyayp@yahoo.com
    My site:www.realfly.wordpress.com
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  29. Ey up Cactusrex.

    I'm about to jump into the deep end. Never owned or really used a mac ever before, although I will do very soon. Your blog has given me some great pointers - plus being a really good read - so just wanted to comment and say thanks.

    I'm kinda scared about moving away from the good old Windows Laptop [maybe I'll keep him for portable recordings]. Have to say here that I won't turn out like that reviewer guy, who seemed to piss off the whole Mac-user-world by saying his new iMac is gay [shit]. Sooo funny. I wish I could read his original review. If you have a copy please let me know.

    Going to purchase the 24inch iMac, with the RAM upgrade/ all the other gubbins for christmas. Just wondering if you think my old USB Interface [Edirol UA25 thingy] will kind of make the whole upgrade to mac pointless. Should I definitely go and upgrade to a new firewire interface - or will the USB do?
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  31. 1. iMac / 2.4GH Intel
    2. Logic Pro 8
    3. Focusrite, Saffire Pro 24 DSP/VRM
    4. M-AUDIO BX8a / Ampex 15" old school monitors
    5. M-AUDIO Keystation Pro 88 / Roland XV-3080 / Roland S-50 / Keystation
    7. Studio Projects B3 (mic)
    7. Korg NANO kontrol
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  32. The most simple and amazingly mobile set up ever.

    Apple Macbook Pro
    Logic Studio
    Apogee One

    Thats it.
    I use the Apogee for Guitars, Vocals and Drums.

    Freddy Charles
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  33. Sivanmurugan007Oct 14, 2011 03:38 AM
    Nice article, thanks for the information.






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