The problem with Logic (version 4-7) is that it's beholden to a very cool midi sequencer, but very poor audio-editing engine.
With that stated, it must be said that like Steinberg, Apple is going to have to Re-invent Logic Audio from the groud up. Remember, The Nuendo project was a MAJOR project slated for the SGI platform. They opted out of the SGI for fear(rightfuly) that the pro market was not into naitive unix. So, they roll up their sleeves and began re-writing the Nuendo Code for Windows.
I attend the winter namm2000 show and got first hand glance of Nuendo. of course I was cynical, being a Paris, Logic, PT user. How could an infant DAW product from a nortorius Apple based platform (Cubase) deliver on the Hype that Steinberg was spewing.. Well, when Isat down withthe rep, and took a 2 hour drive with Nuendo 1.0.. I was Shocked!! Then , I was shown the Right-Mouse click waltz.....Full, editing params, pick any plugin to burn in place. Need to transpose a track or parts of it...Whew!! This was version 1.0!!!
Now back to Logic. Apple is buying time with Logic 7. Their are hedging their bets on throwing every pLugin they can muster up to apease the Loyal logic fan base.. BUT, A change is a comin..
When that change finally occurs, Logic as we 've know it with be know more.
The next incarnation of Logic will have the slick sample accurate -audio/editing that we've come to love with todays DAW's..
Yes it will have PDC, and a very slick Mixer to boot...The concern is this: Can apple re-write Emagics -Groove midi engine to fit their New Baby. That's the hard part..
That's what Steinberg and Cakewwalk had to do..I think Apple can do it..But, it's gonna take some time.The Nuendo project took almost 5 years.. ??????????????
JJDPRO