Final Cut Studio is crashing a lot using a Mac Pro (nehalem) 2009

Greetings,
I have a video workstation based on a Mac Pro (2x2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Nehalem, 6 GB RAM, 640 GB HD, 512 NVIDEA VRAM) with a Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme 2009 and an Highpoint RocketRAID 4322 card (properly connected to a RAID 5 array).
I'm editing, with Final Cut Studio 3, a big TV project with some TGA and loads of HD XDCAM EX 35mbs video footage.
*What is happening wrong?*
Final Cut Pro is crashing to many times and dont let me work with the flow that is supposed. I start to work and i do a bit of scrubbing in the timeline and suddenly the rainbow spyral starts to spin and kaput! FCP just crashes.
I've tried to many things. Re-installing everything from the baseline, plug out the 2 PCIe cards (and not even the drivers are installed). Even so FCP still crashes with the project.
Funny thing is... This symptom only happens with the Nehalem Mac Pro. I have another station based on a Mac Pro 2x2.66 GHz Dual Core Xeon 3 GB RAM 2006 and when i run the project... everything works fine. FCP here doesn't crash.
This is what makes me believe that the problem must be with the new Mac Pro.
I have the reports generated by the FCP after the crash. You can find it here:
http://www.ideiascompernas.com/reports/
I'm getting frustrated because i've invested big in this workstation, safe in the knowledge that it was going to be stable to complete my requirements.
Is there anything that i or Apple can do to resolve my problem. Is it the processor? Extended Hardware Test says that everything is ok.
I'll be waiting,
best regards, thanks,
Pedro

You may want to also post here:
Final Cut Studio forum:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=123
Content creation with Final Cut Studio
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1137
I see you have the GT120, not a very nice card really but maybe it is 'enough.' I'd upgrade. To ATI Radeon 4870, once you get it stable and working.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10251193&tstart=0
I see your crash is kernel panic actually.
Exception Type: EXCBADACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERNPROTECTIONFAILURE at 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 194
Almost always that is memory related, are you seeing parity errors?
Watch System Profile - Memory tab
Replace the RAM (I'd even up it to more memory, 6 x 2GB is what I would have configured for)
Have you tested your RAM? run Apple Hardware Test?
Disabled ALL USB and Firewire devices?
Is the RR4322 okay to run in slot #2 (16x) rather than in slot 3 or 4 (4x)?
Getting RAM replaced, advanced exchange, or go out and getting some Kingston or Crucial etc for your system, and swapping, really is one good method, trial and error, to find the cultprit or rule out RAM.
Errors like this can mean flushing your caches is a must, and possibly due to errors and crashes, clean system install, checking data (both time consuming) and being careful to recheck your drives with Disk Warrior and/or TechTool Pro 5 to insure there are not any corrupt files (not perfect either which is why restore the system from known good backup image can be a must).

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BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x2b
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x0b
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x09
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x08
USB High-Speed Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x00e0
PCI Revision ID: 0x0004
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x4b

SORRY, BUT MY PREVIOUS POSTING DIDN'T HAVE THE FULL LIST OF HARDWARE CONTENTS of my Power Mac G5.
Hello Final Cut Studio 2 Experts,
I'm considering purchasing Final Cut Studi 2, and to make sure that I'll benefit from the full range of specific application (FCS/motion/color...) and I'd like to ask few questions (5 main points) regarding requirements and recommendations. So, please be prepared for much reading as I am not an expert on the matter. I like to know if my computer accepts any further hardware parts highly recommended and if I can purchase and install them myself. And yes, you should also know that I intend to use a Panasonic multi-format (HD/SD) camera for capturing and exporting videos.
N.B. Please note that the full list of my Hardware contents appear at the bottom of this text.
THANKS IN ADVANCE for your expert advise!
So, here we go:
Application-Specific Requirements
Final Cut Studio
Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or a G5 Quad computer and a qualified third-party capture card.
1) Do I need an Intel Xeon processor? If yes, can I purchase and install the component by myself (like RAM)?
Motion
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, iMac with Intel Core Duo, Power Mac G5, or iMac G5; 1.25GHz or faster PowerBook G4; or 1.25GHz or faster flat-panel iMac:
ATI Radeon 9800, 9700 Pro, 9600 XT, or 9600 Pro
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, 6600 LE, FX Go5200, or FX 5200 Ultra
For 16- and 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with at least 128MB of VRAM
2) Do I need one of the ATI Radeon 9800, 9700... or ATI Mobility Radeon? Why does my Hardware contents say ATI Radeon 9600, and not ATI Mobility Radeon 9600, is there a difference?
Color
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac with Intel Core Duo, or 2.5GHz or faster Power Mac G5 Quad:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
ATI Radeon X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, or Quadro FX 4500
A display with 1680-by-1050 resolution or higher
A three-button mouse for full functionality
3) Do I need and ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 or ATI Radeon X1600?
DVD Studio Pro
For playback of DVD Studio Pro 4-authored HD DVDs: a Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
For writing finished projects to disc: an Apple SuperDrive or other DVD recorder
For writing finished projects to a double-layer disc: a double-layer-compatible recorder and double-layer media
For transporting HD projects to a replicator: an external drive or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
For transporting SD projects that contain copy-protection or dual-layer features to a replicator: a DLT drive, external drive, or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
4) Do I have an Intel Core Duo processor? Do I need an Apple SuperDrive?
What is a "replicator"?
Application-Specific Recommendations
Motion
One of the following graphics cards is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT, X850 XT, X800 XT, or X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, or Quadro FX 4500
For 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with 256MB of VRAM or more
Color
The following graphics card is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
Dual displays with 1920-by-1200 or higher resolution
5) Do I have one of the highly recommended cards ATI Radeon X1900 XT etc...? How do I get it and can I install it myself?
My Power Mac G5 HARDWARE CONTENTS:
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 2.3 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 4.5 GB
Bus Speed: 1.15 GHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.4f1
Serial Number: G85167AGRU3
ATA Bus:
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
Built In Sound Card:
Devices:
Texas Instruments TAS3004:
Inputs and Outputs:
Line Level Input:
Controls: Left, Right
Playthrough: No
PluginID: TAS
Headphones:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Internal Speakers:
Controls: Mute, Master
PluginID: TAS
Line Level Output:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Crystal Semiconductor CS84xx:
Inputs and Outputs:
S/PDIF Digital Input:
Controls: Mute
Playthrough: No
PluginID: Topaz
S/PDIF Digital Output:
Controls: Mute
PluginID: Topaz
Formats:
PCM 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
PCM 24:
Bit Depth: 24
Bit Width: 32
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
AC3 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: No
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
Bluetooth: No Information Found.
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Firmware Revision: KAS7
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: No
Fibre Channel: No Information Found.
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec
ATI Radeon 9600:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV351
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 128 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4150
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-A58504-113
Displays:
Cinema HD Display:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
DIMM0/J11:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J12:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM2/J13:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM3/J14:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM4/J41:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM5/J42:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM6/J43:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
DIMM7/J44:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
PC Cards: No Information Found.
PCI Cards: No Information Found.
Parallel SCSI: No Information Found.
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Dynamic Power Step: No
Reduce Processor Speed: No
Sleep On Power Button: Yes
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On LAN: No
Wake On Modem Ring: No
Adobe PDF 7.0:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 10.4
Default: No
URI: pdf700://distiller/
PPD: Adobe PDF 3016.102
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3016.102) 0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 1.4.5
Default: Yes
URI: usb://Hewlett-Packard/hp LaserJet 1012?serial=00CNFB638356
PPD: hp LaserJet 1012
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3011.104) 0
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x2b
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x0b
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x09
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x08
USB High-Speed Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x00e0
PCI Revision ID: 0x0004
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x4b
Message was edited by: Rinaldo

Need Help Installing Final Cut Studio Version 2.0.1 on Macbook Pro

I am trying to install an old version of Final Cut Studio (Final Cut Studio Version 2.0.1) on my macbook pro (OS X Mountain Lion). When I tried to install it, it said, "power pc applications not supported on this computer". I was told to "uninstall" OS X on my computer, install Final Cut Studio, and reinstall OS X Mountain Lion again. Is this true? If so, how do I do this?

There is a "bug" in the installer application of Final Cut Studio Pro 2 that will fail to work in Lion or Mt. Lion; it will work successfully in Snow Leopard and a subsequent upgrade to Lion or Mt. Lion after the successful installation of FCSP2 will continue to work.
Once Mt. Lion is installed you can use one of these two methods to install FCSP2:
1) Pacifist
2) Jeremy Johnstone's Terminal method:
http://www.jeremyjohnstone.com/blog/2012-03-11-installing-final-cut-pro-studio-2 -0-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion.html

Is Final Cut Pro HD Production Suite the same as Final Cut Studio?

I need to get Final Cut Studio 5.1 Universal (for use on my new Intel based Macbook Pro). I currently have Final Cut Pro HD Productions Studio. Is that the same as Final Cut Studio? The cost of upgrading when you currently have studio is $49 as opposed to $199 for upgrading to studio from standalone Final Cut Pro HD. I don't want to have to spend an unecessary $75. It does appear that what I have is the equivalent of Studio, though it doesn't say so on the box.
Thanks in advance for an answer. I've never used the forum before. If it would be useful to answer offline, my email is [email protected]
Thanks! Inga

Welcome to the forum!
Going from my memory (or lack, thereof), the "Production Suite" included FCP 4, DVD-SP 3, Motion (version 1) and the normally bundled apps; Compressor, SoundTrack, LiveType and Cinema Tools. During the time that the "Production Suite" was available, the main pro apps could also be purchased as individual titles.
Final Cut Studio includes FCP 5, DVD-SP 4, Motion 2 and the bundled titles; Compressor 2, SoundTrack Pro, LiveType and Cinema Tools. With the introduction of the "Studio" package, Apple discontinued the availability of the individual titles - the package became the ONLY way to get them.
So while they aren't the same, it's essentially the same concept of marketing all the pro-apps in one package. If you have a license for the Production Studio, the cost to crossgrade should be $199.00 (according to: http://www.apple.com/universal/crossgrade/ ).
-DH

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