The DAW Power Trio: How Brickface Studios Uses FL Studio, Logic Pro & Pro Tools

Brick Face
Jun 23
2 min read

At Brickface Studio, we leverage three industry-leading DAWs to match every creative vision. Here’s why FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools each earn their place in our workflow – and which one fits your project best.

FL Studio: The Beat Machine

Best for: Electronic music, hip-hop, rapid idea sketching

Pros:

⚡ Blazing-fast workflow: Pattern-based sequencing + legendary Piano Roll for intuitive beat building
🔄 Lifetime free updates: Pay once, own forever
🌐 FL Cloud integration: AI stem separation, mastering, and DistroKid distribution built-in
🎨 Visual feedback: Color-coded clips show frequency content (bass=red, highs=magenta)
💡 Ideal for: Metro Boomin-style trap, Martin Garrix EDM, sample-based production

Cons:

🎙️ Weak live recording: Clunky multi-mic tracking
🧩 Disjointed UI: Requires heavy window customization
🔁 Pattern overload: Creating variations generates track clutter

Brickface Tip: "Start beats in FL Studio, then bounce stems to Logic/Pro Tools for vocals and mixing."

Logic Pro: The Songwriter’s AI Band

Best for: Songwriting, film scoring, all-in-one production

Pros:

🤖 AI Session Players: Smart drummers/bassists adapt to your chords
🎛️ Mastering Assistant: One-click genre-specific mastering
🌌 Dolby Atmos native: Spatial mixing without extra hardware
🎹 75GB sound library: Orchestral tools, vintage synths, sound effects
🎸 Ideal for: Billie Eilish-style bedroom pop, cinematic scores, singer-songwriters

Cons:

🍎 Mac exclusive: No Windows support
🛠️ Rigid interface: Minimal customization options
🎼 Limited notation: Weak for complex sheet music vs. Cubase

Brickface Tip: "Use AI bassists for demo scaffolding, then replace with live players later."

Pro Tools: The Engineer’s Scalpel

Best for: Live band tracking, broadcast mixing, post-production

Pros:

🎚️ Industry-standard editing: "Tab to Transient" and clip gain for surgical precision
🔊 Near-zero latency: Handles 256-track sessions via HDX hardware
🎬 EuCon/Sibelius integration: Hardware control + score-to-MIDI conversion
📻 Broadcast-ready: Netflix/IMAX-certified Dolby Atmos renders
🥁 Ideal for: Kendrick Lamar albums, podcast editing, loud rock bands

Cons:

💸 Subscription model: $299/year (perpetual license rare)
🔌 AAX-only plugins: No native VST support
📚 Steep learning curve: Opaque shortcuts for beginners

Brickface Tip: "Track live drums in Pro Tools, then comp/edit vocals in Logic for efficiency."

When We Use Each DAW

FL Studio: Beat ideation • 808 design • Loop experimentation
Logic Pro: Songwriting • Vocal production • Atmos spatial mixes
Pro Tools: Live band tracking • Podcast editing • Final mastering

Why This Trio Wins

FL Studio sparks creativity with frictionless beat-making
Logic Pro accelerates production via AI assistance
Pro Tools ensures deliverables meet broadcast standards

"Hybrid workflows kill creative blocks. At Brickface, we choose the DAW that serves the song – not the other way around."– Sarah Chen, Lead Engineer

Ready to Create?→ Beatmakers: Try FL Studio Producer + Serum→ Songwriters: Logic Pro + UAD Spark→ Engineers: Pro Tools Studio + Slate All Access

All DAWs offer free trials – test what fits your flow!