When comparing Logic Pro X vs ScoreCloud, the Slant community recommends ScoreCloud for most people. In the question“What is the best stand-alone or in-DAW scoring / notation software?” ScoreCloud is ranked 5th while Logic Pro X is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose ScoreCloud is:
In addition to being able to convert MIDI to sheet music, ScoreCloud can analyze single-instrument audio to derive music notation from that.
Specs
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Pros
Pro High quality instruments and effects
Good range of high quality synths: analog, FM, wavetable, string modulation, sampler, organ, clarinet, epiano.
Pro UI designed for ease of use
The Logic Pro X DAW has made an effort to keep clutter out of the equation so producers can focus on the music.
Pro Free update from Logic
As of 1/21/2015, Apple has released an update that allows users to upgrade from Logic to Logic Pro X.
Pro Studio standard
If you take music production seriously then one day maybe you'll enter professional studio, where you will most likely find the Logic DAW along with Pro Tools.
Pro Easy to learn, makes writing easy, and keeps technical in the background
It is easy, intuitive, and easy-to-implement.
Pro Comes with 57gb content
The initial download of Logic Pro X gives users 2gb of samples, but the DAW automatically downloads 57gb of samples once the Logic Pro X DAW is installed.
Pro Cheaper than similar programs
This program costs US$200 and must be bought from the app store.
Pro Allows users to program their own tools
The Logic Pro X DAW lets users make their own effects using with javascript leveraging its Scripter API.
Pro Supports expressive MIDI - MPE
Works with new controllers like Seaboard Rise, Linnstrument, Continuum Board, etc.
Pro Many instruments
Different kinds of instruments all around.
Pro Full external MIDI support
Poly aftertouch, sysex and two modes of controlling external midi instruments.
Pro Free corresponding iPad app
In order to allow more control, the Logic Pro X DAW has added a free iPad app called Logic Remote.
Logic Remote is available in several different views, and is capable of MIDI input and parameter adjustment. It comes with a full library and browser. Navigation is easy as well via the navigation bar along the top of the screen.
Many interesting views are available, such as chord strips. This view allows users to play a series of preset chords that are already in the right key. Gestures are supported with this app, so loop speed and other properties can quickly be adjusted.
This app connects to Logic through WiFi, so the app and program should be running on the same network.
Pro Many plug-ins
Pro Uses minimum amount of CPU
The Logic Pro X DAW is optimized for CPU usage, which makes the DAW more stable.
Pro Virtual drummer
Allows to create high quality drum tracks even if you are not a drummer.
Pro Does a lot of work for you
Switch in to Alchemy on the synth and you get an intuitive template to adjust wavetables and eq visually, plus various modes and styles. Handy tool.
Pro Incorporating iOS devices, accessing Apps/Synths/Effects
A totally overlooked feature....
The Setup is as Easy as Pie.
Create an aggregate audio setup and midi device incorporating your iOS devices and wham bam....Instruments / Audio / FX all accessible within logic.,
An AU... An Audio I/O.. Brilliant.
Pro Professional mixing and mastering tools
Pro Regular Updates
Pro Great support
Pro Good community
Plenty of videos, tutorials and groups for tips and learning fast.
Pro Used by celebrities
This includes: Prodigy - Invaders Must Die (everything except guitars), John Powell - How to train your dragon, other works, and Tycho (until 2011 when he switched to Reaper to finish his album). Though , Still to this day uses Logic for composing.
Lets also not forget Boris Blank that in essence is Yello, and One of the pioneers of electronic based music.
Pro The best value for Mac users
I prefer mac than windows for music production. And because of this is really hard to beat the deal of logic. All its quality plugins and community make learn to use it very easy. I love the youtube channel Why logic pro rules is all there.
Pro With Pro Tools it's the DAW mainly used in professional studios
Pro Live loops
Originally an Ableton Live feature, Logic Pro allows you to record live loops and experiment with the best combinations, and drag your loops into the arrangement view to complete your work.
Pro Old but nice look
I think from all the old DAWs (Pro tools, Cubase, Digital performer etc) Logic is the one that looks better and well organized.
Pro Garageband little bro
For ideas and working remotely, you can use garageband on your Iphone or iPad and then send that information to logic to give it the professional end.
Pro Understands MIDI and audio input
In addition to being able to convert MIDI to sheet music, ScoreCloud can analyze single-instrument audio to derive music notation from that.
Pro Transcribes polyphonic audio to sheet music
Being able to transcribe an acoustic piano straight into sheet music is a time saver!
Pro Easy to use
Pro Web Player
You can share your scores through the ScoreCloud web page, and the web player is great! There is a voice mixer and you can even change the tempo and key of the songs witch is great for rehearsing.
Pro Import and export MIDI
Getting an automatic score from a MIDI file even when it doesn't have correct timing is very nice. And with MIDI export you can open the music in other music software like Logic or Ableton.
Pro Import and export MusicXML
Because you can import and export MusicXML you can transfer your scores from other notation programs into ScoreCloud, or create them in ScoreCloud and send MusicXML to friends or publishers that use MusicXML. Some editing is usually required when using MusicXML but that's true for any program.
Cons
Con Only compatible with Mac
No Windows or Linux versions are available.
Con It is next to impossible to organize your mixer channels
There are lots of work arounds, but a straight rearrange the mixing channel would be appreciated.
Con Poor audio editor
Audio editor is a lot less intuitive and accessible than other DAWs.
Con No support for 32-bit plugins without 3rd Party Plugin 32 Lives
Con Unusable with lots of plugins: stutters and clicks
Con Lags or crashes often
This happens usually when there is a lot going on in the track.
Con Rarely updated
Since Apple purchased this software, the updates are rare and none. The latest update was less than great and has forced users to look elsewhere, especially the Pro community.
Con Not open source
Con Very buggy
Con Too big
The app is too big!
Con Transcription not always precise
Although very impressive, the results aren't always 100 %. The easy-to-use editor helps this though.
Con Music font doesn't look as professional as competitors
Con No VST instruments
Playback in ScoreCloud is only with default MIDI sounds witch doesn't sound great. But it is good enough to work with and rehearse. You can attach audio performance or youtube video to the song and that helps when sharing songs.
Con Only the pro plan allows saving files locally
ScoreCloud service is tied to their servers to a degree where it's not possible to save files locally without a $19.99 / month subscription.