You can write in free time in logic .. you can in any sequencer .. but at the end of the day you need really to write to a certain beat and tempo if you want the music to eventually be scored for orchestra. And if you don't want that, then it's a good idea anyways because once you start adding loads of instruments it's going to get real messy [[:P]]
Personally I've always liked Cubase. The matrix editor on that is the best .. Logics comes close. On the other hand I've always preffered Pro-tools for mixing because of it's precise and clean layout. Cubase has a similar thing here where the Mixing console matches what tracks you have on the arrange screen.
Logic has many mixing pages, although I use the environment page it is an arse to set it up. However it's safe to say that Logic is a steady sequencer to which I can run the VI, and my first Edition VSL nicely. Also I have many softsynths that come with Logic and those sometimes can really count for something.
It is said the Logic 'sounds' better. But I'm not sure about this. Dietz had said this is because Logic uses 48 bit floating point next to Pro-tools 32 bit interger .. (or the other way round [[:D]]) .. and so technically Logic should sound more musical. But I think it's down to opinion as to which is better.
I think we can all agree that we all prefer a different type of system that suits us and does what it's told. Some like using Finale .. others hate it [[:D]] .. I would like to use Cubase 4 .. but Logic does do simiar things. Then you have the Digital Performer (Which I personally hate and can never get on with it [[:P]]), and of course Pro-tools .. but that's a pain in the arse for using VI because you need to run all instruments externally .. and also the midi editor still sucks .. it's getting better but it sucks.
As for film .. well they all sync to film these days so it doesn't really matter what you use. Best thing is perhaps to try out all of these systems .. that work on your mac .. at your local pro music dealer (they usually lay on a computer that has the different sequencers running).
Last word. You will find in all the sequencers, people who can make it do amazing magic tricks. You just need to know how to use it. I'm afraid that in most cases one simply needs to "read the manual', and get to grips with it. In most cases you can tailer your sequencer to fit your needs. Logic is very good at this. You can customize all the key bindings, and add loads of plugs and stuff.
So, hope that was helpful.
Personally I've always liked Cubase. The matrix editor on that is the best .. Logics comes close. On the other hand I've always preffered Pro-tools for mixing because of it's precise and clean layout. Cubase has a similar thing here where the Mixing console matches what tracks you have on the arrange screen.
Logic has many mixing pages, although I use the environment page it is an arse to set it up. However it's safe to say that Logic is a steady sequencer to which I can run the VI, and my first Edition VSL nicely. Also I have many softsynths that come with Logic and those sometimes can really count for something.
It is said the Logic 'sounds' better. But I'm not sure about this. Dietz had said this is because Logic uses 48 bit floating point next to Pro-tools 32 bit interger .. (or the other way round [[:D]]) .. and so technically Logic should sound more musical. But I think it's down to opinion as to which is better.
I think we can all agree that we all prefer a different type of system that suits us and does what it's told. Some like using Finale .. others hate it [[:D]] .. I would like to use Cubase 4 .. but Logic does do simiar things. Then you have the Digital Performer (Which I personally hate and can never get on with it [[:P]]), and of course Pro-tools .. but that's a pain in the arse for using VI because you need to run all instruments externally .. and also the midi editor still sucks .. it's getting better but it sucks.
As for film .. well they all sync to film these days so it doesn't really matter what you use. Best thing is perhaps to try out all of these systems .. that work on your mac .. at your local pro music dealer (they usually lay on a computer that has the different sequencers running).
Last word. You will find in all the sequencers, people who can make it do amazing magic tricks. You just need to know how to use it. I'm afraid that in most cases one simply needs to "read the manual', and get to grips with it. In most cases you can tailer your sequencer to fit your needs. Logic is very good at this. You can customize all the key bindings, and add loads of plugs and stuff.
So, hope that was helpful.