Mac update

Well, I've had my new studio up and running, at least partially, for over a week now and all I can say is,"I should have done this years ago". The only downside is that my work load is so heavy right now that my studio time is pretty limited. But, this computer is a joy to work with. The stability, power and performance is providing a very comfortable environment in which to compose and produce music.

Currently I am running Logic Pro Studio 8 and Sibelius 5 with lots of great plug-ins. The system is so intuitive and powerful that I have decided to hold off on ProTools for the time being. There are several problems with ProTools LE as it is not currently supported on Leopard. Also, compared to Logic, ProTools LE is severely limiting and its production-oriented interface is not condusive to the type of compositional environment I prefer.

Also, I must say that the Apogee audio interface is stellar. At my core I am an audio guy and I am very frustrated with the mediocre audio performance provided by the majority of computer audio interfaces. But the Apogee interface is outstanding with excellent dynamic range, superior noise floor and a soundstage that is second to none. I am very impressed with this unit.