Logic 7.2 details

[theblotted]

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1483

feel free to add on more info.

[musicjon]

As part of its exhibition at National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show this week in Aniheim, Calif., Apple Computer could be seen demonstrating a new version of its Logic music composition and production software designed to run natively on the first Intel Macs.

The company also said it is ahead of schedule developing the application and plans to release the software as Logic Pro 7.2 next month.

According to a report from Macworld, Logic’s performance seemed much faster running on the new Intel Macs than with PowerPC-based machines.

"The performance is stunning and has met my already high expectations," Dr. Gerhard Lengeling, Apple senior director and lead architect audio applications said.

The company was performing the Logic demos on a pre-production MacBook Pro laptop. During one demo, Apple’s Bob Hunt was reportedly running video, with thumbnails, music and a dozen or more high-end effects.

"None of these sessions would even run on a PowerBook," said Hunt, comparing the new Intel-based MacBook Pro to the PowerBook.

Logic's evolution to a Intel-native application won't be the only change users will notice, according to Macworld. Logic Pro 7.2 will also reportedly feature integrated support for the new Apogee Ensemble interface; Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 DAE support; Serato Pitch ‘n Time support; Improved Rewire support; Enhanced Control Surfaces support; and 32-channel support for multi-channel Audio Units instruments.

The application also adds compatibility with GarageBand 3 through new support for playback of compressed files; a Ducking plug-in; a speech enhancement plug-in; and the same jingles and sounds effects found in GarageBand.

Owners of Logic 7.1 may upgrade to Logic 7.2 for Intel via a $49 crossgrade upgrade package Apple will begin offering in February.

[musicjon]

As a Logic user, I would like to say....

That's just not exciting. Unless you bought a MacBook Pro I guess.

[theblotted]

not a big jump, but i am excited to see how good the Rewire improvement is. i'm tired of Reason slowing down, bugging, or crashing Logic... as if it needs any more.

[Fredrik]

direct support for the new apogee interfaces as well.

[composer]

Originally Posted by musicjon

"None of these sessions would even run on a PowerBook," said Hunt, comparing the new Intel-based MacBook Pro to the PowerBook.

Of course they wouldn't!
That's why it killed me to see companys like sweetwater touting the PowerBook as a portable studio --------------------PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!

What a joke!

Glad to see they went to Intel though, next will be AMD and this move is part of the reason PT LE went 48 Stereo tracks. Mac software is coming to fruation.

Final cut is replacing Avid.
Logic is used already by Pro-Tools users.
Motion is a great program.

Now, we have to see how invasive the Windows Vista with its file search engine still not out for another two year?S?S?S?S? does, otherwise, I think some users will switch to Mac, especially those deeply vested in GigaStudio, if it can run on the Mac sometime soon.

[theblotted]

yeah, that's pretty funny. sweetwater is a big joke anyway. some may disagree, but i've had bad experiences with them.

altho powerbook can work in a pinch... i won my first Golden Horse (Asian equivalent to Oscars/GoldenGlobe) last year, and all songs were done on my Ti Powerbook with *gasp* M-Audio Firewire 410

[Chucho]

"Logic Pro 7.2 will also reportedly feature integrated support for the new Apogee Ensemble interface"

so what does that say about integration with 7.1 ???????

[Agno]

Man this concerns me the most at the end of this paragraph........

"About Logic Pro 7.2
Logic Pro 7.2 is the Universal version of Logic Pro 7, and can be installed on both PowerPC and Intel Core-based Macintosh computers. Version 7.2 ensures Logic users are poised to take full advantage of the powerful next generation of Macintosh computers as they become available. Logic Pro 7.2 also provides many feature enhancements and improvements that streamline workflow, increase compatibility, and expand the creative options for all Logic Pro 7 users.

The Logic Pro crossgrade (version 7.2) will be available to order on February 1st for $49, only on the online Apple Store. The Logic Express crossgrade is $29 through the fulfillment program. For more information, see the Logic Pro 7.2 Crossgrade page.

Please note that Logic Pro 7.2 is not compatible with Rosetta."


http://www.apple.com/support/logic/


Do they mean Rosetta 48k? Or Rosetta 200 & 800???? Because I just bought my 800 last year...... WTF??????????????????????????????????????

[IMS]

Calm down, they are not talking about Apogee's Rosetta, they are talking about Apple's Rosetta, the software layer that will allow Power PC programs to run on Mactels. It's the Mactels' version of Classic for OSX, to allow OS9 apps to run. Except Rosetta is supposed to be much better. Nothing to do with Apogee hardware.

Irwin

[theblotted]

yes, it's the "software" Rosetta, not "hardware".

it would be pretty funny tho, if Logic won't work with Apogee Rosetta and only Ensemble... talk about serious contention on compatiblity against Digidesign.