I'm using Logic Pro 8, which is essentially the same program with a few more bells and whistles that are not necessarily essential for the basics of recording. I am always confounded by those who describe it as "illogical," it makes me wonder what they could possibly be doing wrong. Recording into Logic 8 is a very simple and straightforward process, as are editing and mixing, as long as you have an idea of what it is you want to achieve and the fundamental skills required. The last track I recorded from scratch in the space of one day was this one...
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6640847 I recorded the tracks in a day and mixed it the next, and it was up on Soundclick that afternoon. At no point did Logic do anything that got in the way of the workflow.
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