Logic Pro 8

[wmcintyre]

For those that might be intersested Logic Pro 8 info

[JFreak]

Not interested.

Though it is interesting how long Digidesign can charge over $1000 for the LE Video Toolkit if Apple now sells Logic Studio for $499 which is a steal IMO.

And on another note, how can Digidesign continue to charge $499 for DigiTranslator or MachineControl, because compared to Logic the prices are really out of proportion now.

[jeff markham]

I find it noteworthy they've gone dongle-free.
jeff

[mixboy bob]

I agree. Nuendo and Logic both support AAF, OMF,etc. Now Logic, at $499 also has Dolby AC-3 encoding w/ preview, DVD-A burn straight to disc, no more USB dongle, an much more.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a die-hard PT user. It would take a lot of convincing to pry ProControl and an Expansion Chassis full of cards away from me, BUT I bought Nuendo last week to test drive and Logic Studio will be on the way ASAP just to test the waters. I want to know that before I drop 15+ grand on the next PT HD incarnation that it's still the one to use.

I really hope Digi addresses some basic needs/bug fixes VERY soon. Having clients watch me twisting knobs as the random graphic freeze busts our groove 4 or 5 times an hour on a rig that cost $25g is not that inspiring. This alone is one of the top reasons I've not invested in an ICON yet. Needs to be addressed. Don't get me started on DigiTranslator being a separate purchase!

C'mon Digi! I don't want to leave you!! Take my money (more of it) and make me happy!

Rob Burrell

[jeff markham]

I wish they would do a FCP2 studio / Logic 8 bundle ... that would be nice.
jeff

[Evil Jack]

The super clean arrange window (finally) looks really nice - very Apple.

Quick swipe comping is cool.

$499 or $199 upgrade from v5 or v6. That's very aggresive pricing.

I'm definitely prepared to give it a go.

[ejsongs]

i have to say that i am very impressed.

don't get me wrong...i love my pt hd rig but at this price point i owe it to myself to give it ago.

most of the features that i've hated about logic and loved about pt are now in logic 8. i work in both daily.

i don't think i willl ever give up my pt rig...it is too far entrenched...compatible with too many studios and too hard to find engineers in la who even know logic let alone want to mix in it.

the big thing for me is how does it sound...i prefer the sound of pt to logic especially the stereo width.

who knows...it might get it today and see.

ej

[Lee Blaske]

i don't think i willl ever give up my pt rig...it is too far entrenched...compatible with too many studios and too hard to find engineers in la who even know logic let alone want to mix in it.

Weren't they saying that about multitrack tape a few years ago?

Technology moves fast, and I don't think anyone has a long term lock on things. Not all that long ago, people were saying that Digidesign could never compete with New England Digital Post Pro systems.

I think it's great that these breakthroughs happen. It keeps everyone on their toes, and we consumers benefit. Logic 8, written natively for OSX utilizing core audio and core midi has performance that Digidesign simply cannot touch in PT's current state. It'll be interesting to see if Digidesign jumps into the native market with both feet, and comes up with their own kernel level solution.

I work in Logic most of the time, anyway. I'm just glad that TDM hardware is still supported in Logic 8. It's quite a relief, knowing that I won't have to make any massive hardware changes for now.

[rinky]

Now, if Digi has plans to implement AU, then I won't feel bad... Digi's RTAS and TDM are becoming too exclusive IMHO.

[usd]

can´t wait for protools 7.4.!