Cubase vs. Logic in terms of virtual instruments

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I am just starting to collect what I need to start recording so keep in mind that my knowlege is VERY limited. What I intend on doing is recording guitar and vocals using a real guitar and, obviously, my real voice. However, for everything else I intend on using virtual instruments for (like drums). So my question is this; which is better in terms of virtual instruments? I was leaning towards getting Cubase until I heard that Logic has excelent instruments. Now, I'm not set on either of these programs so any other suggestions are welcome. I will be using a Mac.

thanks

PS, Do either of these have good good string instruments like violins and cellos? Or can I get an add on?
 
guitargeek93 said:
However, for everything else I intend on using virtual instruments for (like drums). So my question is this; which is better in terms of virtual instruments?


PS, Do either of these have good good string instruments like violins and cellos? Or can I get an add on?
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If there is anything that is a matter of opinion, it's this topic. Many times, I'll read someone's opinion of a VSTi and they'll be foaming at the mouth of how good it is, whereas I'm thinking "this is a cheesy noise !". But what do I know ? It's simply a matter of opinion and more than that, trial and error. Personally I feel that the Halion VSTis that came with Cubase 5 are really crap except the synthesizers and sound effects. They sound artificial to me, not really much of a step up from those awful synthesized sounds that used to come on keyboards in the 80s and 90s. But that's just my opinion.
Still, have a look at this thread for a more in depth look, to confuse you further !
You may feel your question hasn't been answered in relation to Cubase and Logic. But can it be ?
 
OK, maybe I am retarded but... Don't most VST's work in any DAW that uses VSTs??? Or maybe you are just simply talking about factory included preset VSTs? Like the ones that ship with the software... There are so many free and inexpensive VST's out there I would think it hardly matters too much which ones are included.
 
It is absolutely true that, these days, one is certainly not limited to the VSTs that are included with the DAW he purchases. TONS of free stuff floating around cyberspace (most of which can be had legally). That being said, I just installed Logic Express, and the VSTs for some instruments have reached a point that it is getting damn near impossible to distinguish between them and pysical stuff.
 
i personally am a cubase fan for recording actual instruments and mixing but i have to say all the included vsti are not any where near as good as the ones in logic but saying that there are loads of vsti out there you just got to go do some trial and error until you find what you are after. i would look at getting a free 30 day trial of cubase and some of the things it comes with to see if its what you are after.
 
I haven't used Cubase in a long time, but right now I use Logic Pro 9 for my sampling. I think the factory Virtual Instruments are ok, but can't compare to companies like Waves, UAD, or Toontrack. Keep in mind though I believe logic uses "Au" instead of "Vst."
 
LAZARUS!

If you haven't already decided, I have found (quite frustratingly, I might add), that from the couple of times I have worked in Logic, compared to the many times I have worked in Cubase, that the built-in VSTi's in Logic blow Cubase's VSTi's out of the water, although Groove Agent One (Cubase's built-in drum VST) isn't bad at all. What sort of sucks is that I like working with MIDI in Cubase more. It's a more complete solution. I have found that Logic (and all of its inclusions) is by far a more well-balanced package than most DAWs, but Cubase has certain MIDI functionalities that cannot be touched. In the end, once you realize that you can start accumulating third-party VSTi's, it all becomes a choice of what workflow you prefer.
 
Personally I've always thought the virtual instruments in Logic sounded pretty good. That's just my opinion though. Make sure you own a mac before you decide on Logic. lol
 
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