logic nodes and logic plugins
Before I purchased logic express, I downloaded a bootleg copy of logic pro to try the program out before making the purchase (I was new to logic). I enjoyed it so I went with express (much cheaper at the time).
In logic pro, I played around with logic nodes a little, but didn't use them much.
My first question is - how useful and effective is it using logic nodes? Is it worth another $200 or is it a gimmick?
Secondly, I noticed that some software instruments or plugins that were in logic pro were not in express (like the steinway piano). What exactly is missing from logic express that is in logic pro? Is there a way to purchase the different instruments and plugins without purchasing logic pro?
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)