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  1. Many thanks all ... that's pretty much what I thought, and knowing that it's the 'human' that's the difference (i.e. knowledge) makes me want to get learning even more! (I think it's about time I got an audio interface anyway!)
  2. Thanks for the advice! I do always bounce my track with normalisation off to my music library. It's from there that I'm comparing (on many different output devices). I just can't get near the warmth and depth and range of the tracks 'released' on Apple Music. I haven't mastered my tracks, correct. I've not got to that yet. But would mastering alone make that big a difference? I also realise I shouldn't compare my tracks with 'released' / 'professional' music just yet. I'm thinking a sound card is a must though. I'm reading the Apogee products are good for logic ...?
  3. Thank you so much for your response. I think for now I'd be looking at around 500 GBP mark but if there's something that's way way better for a few hundred more then I'd look at it if you'd recommend (realising that there's always something a bit better for a bit more money!). Thanks again!
  4. Hello - Apologies as I'm sure this is a question asked many times. I've read most of those posts but still have a nagging doubt. I'm a newbie, using my iMac on-board audio with Logic making electronic/dance music. I make sure to listen to my tracks on a variety of different systems (monitors, headphones, speakers, car surround sound etc). I've been reading up and practicing my mixing, a lot, with great improvements. While I recognise I've got a Looooooong way to go to fully understand all aspects of mixing, my tracks just don't have the same warmth and depth as stuff I listen to from other artists (i.e. on Apple Music for example). I'll listen to other stuff and when I switch back to my own, it just lacks warmth and ... well ... presence and feeling (I'm sure you all can relate). I'll keep on practicing and learning no doubt about that, but ... finally getting to the question(s) .... Would an external sound-card bring the warmth and feeling I crave? Is my on-board audio holding me back, or does it have everything I need to achieve that sound (and I just need to keeping learning)? I don't record audio (for now at least) and so I don't need mic inputs per se. I have a great Filo headphone amp with DT770 (80) and DT880 (250) so don't need amplification (and like I said I listen on a variety of outputs). Finally, if my on-board card has the capability, does anyone use a particular third-party plug-in for what I'm after or any tips/tricks for stuff already in logic (believe me, I've tried a lot of stuff) TIA
  5. hi there - don't suppose you have a new/updated link for this article as this one is broken ... Many thanks
  6. Hi - new here, forgive what might be a newbie type question ... I'm having problems with Software Instrument tracks, specifically using Vintage Mellotron. Create track with that option. Track appears and plays as expected. However, when I save out and open again, I'm getting the message 'Sampler instrument “#default” not found.'. Then, when I play keys on that track, I'm not getting the (for example) 3Violins sound, instead just a bland sound (I guess the default). Same happens with other presets for Vintage Mellotron (e.g. 8 choir & Flute). The track also changes name to a generic; 'Inst .. X'. I can go back to the library, re-select 3Violins, and get my sounds back, plus the track name back. Save out, re-open - same cycle again. I tried 'Save As' and checked all the options in the Save dialogue, including 'Include Apple Sound Library Content' (from Copy files into Project). No different. Re-started Logic, no different. HELP! . TIA.
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