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Apple releases Logic Studio and Logic Express 8
With the Apple Store back up, it seems that it wasn't merely maintenance this morning, as the store now bears new versions of Apple's professional music software, Logic Pro 8 (now 'Logic Studio'). Logic Studio's new features include:- A new single-window interface (similar to Apertures)
- Improved editing
- Sountrack Pro 2.0 in the box
- The ability to "...save your key commands, channel strip settings and plug-in settings to your .Mac account for easy backup, sharing, and portability".
Logic Express, the little brother to the studio suite, also received an upgrade to version 8, with the baby brother $199US version taking many of the new features in the Pro version including "...full notation, 24-bit/192kHz resolution, and Quick Swipe comping". Previous versions of Logic Express can upgrade for $99.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Codey H. said 10:59AM on 9-12-2007
WOO HOO!!
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Primoz Rome said 11:45AM on 9-12-2007
WOO HOO HOOO indeed!
I've been waiting for this loong time. Looks good and price is HOT!
What do you think about the new Apogee HW - DUET?
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Codey H. said 12:07PM on 9-12-2007
Wish I could edit comments. Ha.
XSKey-free operation -- A simple serial number replaces the USB dongle and lets you make music without the hassle of extraneous hardware.
http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/logicpro/#new
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C Bradburne said 12:24PM on 9-12-2007
I'll agree with that Woo Hoo! I've been using Cubase on the Mac for way too long and have always wanted to move over to Logic but at the price point and with the much talked about learning curve I've been put off.
At this price and with the new features I can't wait to jump on the Logic ship.
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Matt said 12:24PM on 9-12-2007
This is huge news. Anyone notice the 50% price drop. Logic Studio is now $500 wheras Logic Pro 7 was $1,000. You even get some great additional stuff in there like Soundtrack Pro 2 and more.
Overall a very tempting deal indeed.
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helbnt said 12:29PM on 9-12-2007
This will be what has me seriously looking at getting a new Mac.
Current setup is a Quicksilver G4, 1.5gb of RAM and 10.3.9 - I was just going to be content to wait for Leopard, but considering just the requirements (1.25Ghz) are more than I have, this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Or in this case, my wallet...
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jj said 12:44PM on 9-12-2007
FINALLY !!!!!
MY GOOOOOOODNESS!!
Does anyone understand HOW DAMN LONG pro musicians have been waiting for this??
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Elliot said 1:39PM on 9-12-2007
Wow, that's a hell of a thing. Not only did they finally update Logic, it looks GOOD. Thank you Apple.
Ultrabeat in Logic Express? That's what I call Christmas in September.
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Elliot said 1:39PM on 9-12-2007
Wow, that's a hell of a thing. Not only did they finally update Logic, it looks GOOD. Thank you Apple.
Ultrabeat in Logic Express? That's what I call Christmas in September.
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David Butler said 1:53PM on 9-12-2007
argh! it looks awesome but its not in the UK apple store! why?
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matthew_treder said 2:03PM on 9-12-2007
You said Logic Studio would "set you back" $499. Au contraire — it's hardly a setback. That's a phenomenal price cut — more, both in real money and as a percentage — than the iPhone drop.
Logic Pro was a great deal at $800-$1000. At its new price point, Logic Studio will put serious pressure on Digital Performer, etc.
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brian said 2:45PM on 9-12-2007
without the usb dongle thing, you can register with just a number now... which means people will be pirating this.. which is probably a good idea for apple, since logic is really coming up behind pro tools as a standard. more musicians need to see logics interface to realize what theyre missing.. which in turn will require them to use a mac..
..or maybe im crazy
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Gabe said 2:51PM on 9-12-2007
I am pissed, I bought Logic Pro about 2 months ago for a cool G, and now this price drop to!!! I got 2 iPhones on launch as well. It's not that I can't afford this, and I wouldn't complain, but I really got a bit bummed out about this, I think I should try and get a free update. Damn, I have been so loyal to apple for 20 years now, throw a dog a frickin bone (ala DR. Evil).
Geezus
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Elliot said 3:25PM on 9-12-2007
Brian: Agreed. Combined with the new prices, maybe in a year or two I won't just get funny looks when I say I use Logic. I've got a buddy who works for a major US music retailer, and he says he has NEVER had someone come in asking for a Logic setup (which could be because people buy directly from Apple, but still...). Logic is quality software, it just has really stiff competition.
I'm also pretty excited that Apple did what they should have done years ago: Give it the look and feel of an Apple product. Here's to hoping the environment section is nicer to use...
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Quadrant said 4:49PM on 9-12-2007
Not in the UK yet though, grrrrrrr!
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matthew_treder said 7:00PM on 9-12-2007
Some questions over at the Pro apps discussion thread for Logic:
Is it 64-bit (can it address more than 4GB of RAM)?
Is there an upgrade path from an academic version?
Can it be installed alongside L7 instead of overwriting it?
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heinrich zwahlen said 7:53PM on 9-12-2007
Bad news for previous Logic User..a $700 setback for very little real innovation and functionality after all this wait! Apple has dumbed down a once cutting edge application. Time to switch to Ableton Live now..anybody intrested in buying a logic key for $200?
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jj said 1:22AM on 9-13-2007
Why is this not bigger news?
Am I the only one Amazed that this day is real?
The product needed to be "dumbed down"
What made Logic so intimidating was the old Emagic software mixed with apple's ideas about what the product should be.
This is a completely new product, and will get many more people on board.
Those who say they want Logic to be complex are just gear snobs and want to seem better than others for understanding the environment window.
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Coltrane said 4:03AM on 9-13-2007
Is the price a joke? Im trying to tell myself there is a catch to the 50% price reduction. I almost bought DP5 this weekend.
Tell me Im not dreaming.....newer updated version w/ more features for half the price? What am I missing?
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BearPDX said 6:25AM on 9-13-2007
I ran out today and bought it down at the apple store at Pioneer Place (portland, oregon)... the software box weights about 20lbs.. it works with my digidesign hardware (for now), but I plan to abandoned my protools hd hardware for the apogee hardware... a new day dawns down upon me.. apple created a new platform for excellence, especially with their comp processing.. a new day has dawned upon us.. I will never look behind.. this package is worth more than I ever thought.. Pro Tools 7.4 is gone from my system, and I only press on with Apple software.. its time for a breathe of fresh air.
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