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Description

Dive into the world of professional music production with Emagic Logic Audio, a premier Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) designed for musicians and producers seeking precision and creativity in their projects. This software is renowned for its seamless integration of MIDI sequencing and comprehensive audio editing capabilities, offering a robust platform for crafting your next masterpiece.

Emagic Logic Audio provides an intuitive interface that appeals to both seasoned producers and newcomers alike. With a plethora of virtual instruments and a vast library of loops and samples, this DAW allows you to experiment freely, tailored to diverse genres and styles. The software's advanced automation features ensure that every nuance of your sound is meticulously controlled, making it an essential tool for detailed project work.

Whether you're mixing, editing, or composing, Emagic Logic Audio provides a range of advanced features that streamline your workflow. From its flexible track organization to the powerful mixer, this DAW is engineered to handle complex projects with ease. Compatibility with a wide array of plugins further extends its versatility, allowing you to integrate third-party tools seamlessly.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive MIDI and audio editing capabilities
  • Wide range of virtual instruments and effects
  • Advanced automation features for precise control
  • User-friendly interface suitable for all skill levels
  • Extensive library of loops and samples
  • Flexible track organization and powerful mixer
  • Seamless integration with third-party plugins and hardware
  • Suitable for diverse music genres and styles

Product specs

Operating Systems Mac, Windows
MaGeSY R-EVOLUTiON

MaGeSY R-EVOLUTiON

Emagic Logic Audio Platinum v5.5.1-OxYGeN | MaGeSY®

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Reviews

Owner Insights

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Software and compatibility

  • The EXS24 instruments may not be compatible with newer Logic Pro versions, requiring users to find or recreate them in older versions like Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1.

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  • Emagic Logic 5 struggles with recognizing built-in effects and instruments on modern systems, often requiring ASIO drivers for functionality.

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  • Logic 5.5.0 requires ASIO drivers for full audio functionality, with ASIO4ALL offering temporary success on Windows 10 but losing driver recognition after reboot.

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  • Users report that emulating Windows XP via VirtualBox resolves many audio driver issues, providing stable access to old project files.

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Features and functionality

  • Some EXS24 instruments, such as Clean Telecaster and SitarX, were partially homemade from magazine samples, highlighting the personalized nature of sound libraries in the early 2000s.

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  • Logic 5's built-in instruments like ES1, ES2, and EXS24 require activation codes, not present in the VST folder.

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  • Direct I/O compatibility issues arise due to its original design for interfacing with Pro Tools, necessitating alternative driver solutions for Logic 5.5.0.

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User experience

  • Opening old Logic files in a virtual machine with Logic Audio Platinum 5.5.1 can successfully export tracks but may miss some EXS24 instruments, requiring additional resources to fill gaps.

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  • Many users have issues with Logic 5 on modern systems, suggesting that native compatibility with Windows versions post-XP is unreliable.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Using Logic 5 under virtual environments like VirtualBox with Windows XP can partially resolve compatibility issues, especially with ASIO drivers.

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Use cases and applications

  • Owners find VirtualBox with Windows XP particularly useful for accessing and modifying old Logic 5 projects, though broken sample paths remain a common inconvenience.

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Critic Reviews

Emagic Logic Audio 3

soundonsound.com

Emagic Logic Audio 3.0 impresses with its robust stability and high-quality real-time audio effects, making it a formidable sequencer for Windows 95. The software's unique design approach might pose a learning curve for new users, especially with its unconventional Windows layout and low-contrast mixer graphics. While it shines with its audio capabilities, the lack of DirectX plug-in support and limited multi-channel soundcard compatibility are notable drawbacks. However, its ability to operate without crashing during heavy usage is commendable. For those considering the Audiowerk8 card, it's an ideal match, though potential buyers should assess hardware compatibility carefully.

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See how Joe Satriani uses Emagic Logic Audio

Joe Satriani

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via Archive

"Engines of Creation is a techno record. I wrote the music digitally, which meant using a keyboard instead of an acoustic guitar, and emailed MIDI files to my partner, Eric Caudieux. He used Logic Audio Platinum from Emagic for digital processing and sequencing."

See how Autechre uses Emagic Logic Audio

Autechre

Music Producer

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Verified via Soundonsound

In an article from Sound on Sound, Autechre is noted for using Emagic Logic Audio as part of their diverse music production setup.

See how Gary Numan uses Emagic Logic Audio

Gary Numan

Singer, Guitarist

Tubeway Army

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Verified via EMusician

Although Numan writes all of his music on an aged upright piano, slowly adding effects, synth sounds and big beats, he also works with modern gear: Emagic Logic Audio Platinum and Digidesign Pro Tools on an Apple Mac G4 with two iZ Technology RADAR 24 digital recorders and a Mackie d8b desk. His synths are both soft and hard: Korg Wavestation, Alesis QuadraSynth, Korg M1, Roland D50 LA, GEM S2 Turbo and a Korg electric piano.

See how Mike Oldfield uses Emagic Logic Audio

Mike Oldfield

Guitarist, Bassist

The Sallyangie

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Verified via Tubular

"Logic is a great program and I ve used Logic Audio quite a lot on this project - It was particularly useful for synchronising bits of percussion - you can line up the beats graphically I've also used the audio facilities to loop certain musical parts, but this isn't done out of laziness; sometimes things just work better when they are looped. Looping is very much a modern thing, rather like punching a button on your video to see the same thing over and over again. I must admit that it's something I really like at the moment - though I can't say I won't go off it in the future."

See how ATB uses Emagic Logic Audio

ATB

Music Producer

ATB with Heather Nova

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Verified via YouTube

In this dated video, ATB showcases his studio. The program that he's using to mix his songs is called Emagic Logic Audio 8, which can first be seen at :45s.

See how Geoff Downes uses Emagic Logic Audio

Geoff Downes

Keyboardist

Yes

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Verified via Discogs

Emagic Logic Audio was used on Geoff Downes' Shadows and Reflections, according to the liner notes.

See how Michael Cretu uses Emagic Logic Audio

Michael Cretu

Singer, Composer

Enigma

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Verified via New Age Music Guide

A studio is nothing without equipment. In A.R.T. Studio the following top shelf music gear (and some personal favorites of Michael) were available:

Custom built AMEK Digital mixing console Audio Frame Workstation and Waveframe 1000 (old at the time, very important for the Enigma sound) Custom built studio controller by Quested Acoustics Protools system hardware Emagic Logic Audio Platinum software. Sample cell (Software sampler) Steinberg’s Halion External Midi modules and hardware: Lexicon 480 and 960 (reverb) Yamaha REV1, REV7 and REV9, Eventide Reverb Dynacord DRP20. MIDIMoog, PPG System, Korg M1, C-Lab Notator Takamine 6 and 12 String Guitars Tom Anderson Electric Guitars Otari DTR-900 Akai 900 Linn 9000 Prophet 2002 X-Pander EMS Vocoder DX-7 Roland MKS-80 «Super Jupiter», Roland V-Synth, Korg OASYS Korg Karma And, of course, a PC-based Studio Sampler. This is, after all, sample heavy music!

See how Andy McCluskey uses Emagic Logic Audio

Andy McCluskey

Singer, Guitarist

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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Verified via Archive

List of equipment used on the album Universal:

SYNTHS • Emu Proteus 1 (x2) • Emu Proteus 2 (x2) • Emu Proteus World • Emu Classic Keys • Korg M1R • Korg O3R/W • Oberheim Matrix 6R • Oberheim Matrix 1000 • Quasimidi Quasar • Roland Alpha Juno 2 • Roland D550 • Roland JD800 • Roland JV1080 (with Orchestral, Vintage Synth, Piano, and World expansion boards) • Roland JX8P • Roland MKS30 • Yamaha DX7S • Yamaha TX81Z (x2)

SAMPLERS • Akai S1100 • Akai S1100EX

RECORDING • Alesis Quadraverb • Digitech Vocalist (hired) • Fairchild compressors • Focusrite EQ • Opcode Studio 4 MIDI interface • Pultec EQP1A EQ • Urei 1176 compressors

COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE • Apple Macintosh Quadra 650 • Digidesign Pro Tools II & 442 interface • Digidesign Sound Tools II • Emagic Logic Audio v2.5.3

See how Gareth Jones (producer) uses Emagic Logic Audio

Gareth Jones (producer)

Music Producer

Depeche Mode

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Verified via Garethjones

"I bought along my Supernova and my Nord Micro Modular as well as Reaktor and AbSynth, Arboretum’s Hyper Engine, Logic Audio, Pluggo and Sound Diver. In addition, I brought the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer and the Doepfer Regelwerk Fader Box; also my Genelec 1029As, to which we soon added the 1091 sub."

See how Tony Visconti uses Emagic Logic Audio

Tony Visconti

Music Producer

Kaiser Chiefs

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Verified via Mixonline

Visconti says that the basic vocal chain on the album consisted of Bowie's own Manley Gold Reference Mic into an Avalon mic pre, into an LA-3A compressor and a Focusrite Red EQ, then into an Apogee 8000 A/D converter and a G4 Mac running Logic Audio.

See how Andrew Innes uses Emagic Logic Audio

Andrew Innes

Guitarist

Primal Scream

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Verified via EMusician

Due to the 9600's handicaps, Innes only uses it for sequencing and editing parts in Emagic Logic Audio.

See how Shoji Meguro uses Emagic Logic Audio

Shoji Meguro

Guitarist, Composer

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Verified via Twimg

(Full translation)

Shoji Meguro

Date of birth: 6/4/1971

Person I respect: Late Principal Matsudaira

Favorite Music/Artist: Philadelphia Orchestra

Attitude toward Music: Basically, I don't listen to CDs very much, and listen to music only occasionally on music programs in the middle of the night.

I want to create something original without being influenced by other artists.

My boom: Cello

Favorite character: Tomoko

Main equipment: JD-990, Trinity Pro, S3000, Logic Audio sequencer

User Message: This time, the requests were very strict, and I had to work very hard, but I think I was able to create the best I could at this stage of my career.

My music is still in the process of growing, so please look forward to Meguro Sound in the future.

Favorite technique: Legato

If I were to compare myself to a demon: Gray Man

Genre Usage

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