Logic Pro X vs Acoustica Mixcraft 8 Pro Studio

Good range of high quality synths: analog, FM, wavetable, string modulation, sampler, organ, clarinet, epiano.

The Logic Pro X DAW has made an effort to keep clutter out of the equation so producers can focus on the music.

As of 1/21/2015, Apple has released an update that allows users to upgrade from Logic to Logic Pro X.

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.

It is easy, intuitive, and easy-to-implement.

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.

This program costs US$200 and must be bought from the app store.

The Logic Pro X DAW lets users make their own effects using with javascript leveraging its Scripter API.

Works with new controllers like Seaboard Rise, Linnstrument, Continuum Board, etc.

Different kinds of instruments all around.

Poly aftertouch, sysex and two modes of controlling external midi instruments.

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.

The Logic Pro X DAW is optimized for CPU usage, which makes the DAW more stable.

Allows to create high quality drum tracks even if you are not a drummer.

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.

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.

Plenty of videos, tutorials and groups for tips and learning fast.

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.

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.

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.

I think from all the old DAWs (Pro tools, Cubase, Digital performer etc) Logic is the one that looks better and well organized.

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.

It's one of the cheapest DAWs you can get for its many features.

Each track can receive an unlimited number of VST, aux, and audio inputs.

Lightest DAW with minimal loading time.

the 64bit version can also use 32bit VSTs

When it comes to retakes and combining different pieces of vocals all in one, Mixcraft beats every daw out there. it is the best, PERIOD.

The Mixcraft Pro Studio DAW comes with a dedicated mastering section, complete with proprietary mastering tools and the iZotope Mastering Essentials plugin.

See here.

You can unlock the docker and easily do multiple tasks such as editing, applying E.Q and Compression, with its dual monitor support.

Access to a vast library of sounds and loops, plus diverse instruments. Interesting effects, though some of the effects could be a bit more advanced.

It includes a big variety of samples, which can be highly customized for your own music projects with its built-in midi creation tool.

This DAW comes with the Acoustica Instruments collection, which is packed full of realistic sounding MIDI instruments like organs, pianos, drums, and orchestral instruments.

The Mixcraft DAW supports basic drag and drop video editing.

Put simply it is the easiest DAW to use by far. Most users pick it up in a couple of hours.