Logic 8 studio price drop

Dear Apple,
I bought logic pro 7.2 two weeks ago, and now logic studio is out for just over half the price. I talked to apple support and athough they offered me the free upgrade, I still feel its unfair to have paid significantly more, then if I would have bought logic studio today.
Before purchase I read all over internet looking for clues to see if logic pro 8 was on the way, and there was no indication. I also bought a macbookpro, one for myself and I convinced my mother to buy one also, so we have been quite the apple shoppers. I dont understand how the price can suddenly drop by 50% for the next release of a product. This puts everyone who just bought the previous version at a loss, even if they get the free upgrade, they paid way more, and should be refunded the price difference. Its not like I am cheap, but I do suddenly feel like I have paid to much for what I got.
My compliments on all other aspects of your service, I hope that apple can look into their current policy regarding this.
Thank you in advance,
kind regards,
Sander van Servellen

Hi Sander,
Two weeks? Ouch. I'd suggest calling back as many times as it takes until you get a sympathetic ear. Be polite but be persistent. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
FWIW, LP8 is a big step forward from LP7. You jumped in at a great time in Logic's history.

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Logic Studio price difference USD AUD

I was wondering why it costs over $250 more to buy logic studio from the Australian store?
In the U.S it costs $499 USD which converts to $492.15 AUD as of this time i am posting this.
I know there are shipping fees but $250 worth?
Hope you can help, thanks

cdproducerz wrote:
I was wondering why it costs over $250 more to buy logic studio from the Australian store?
In the U.S it costs $499 USD which converts to $492.15 AUD as of this time i am posting this.
I know there are shipping fees but $250 worth?
Hope you can help, thanks
Hi,
You did not post the Australian price... only the converted US price.
Cheers

I have Logic Pro 8.0.2 and would like to upgrade. I'm running OS Lion on a 2010 MacB Pro. What is the best option? Logic Pro 9 App or Logic Studio? Can't find upgrade price. Or should I just stay with Logic 8?

I have Logic Pro 8.0.2 and would like to upgrade. I'm running OS Lion on a 2010 MacB Pro. What is the best option? Logic Pro 9 App or Logic Studio? Can't find upgrade price. Or should I just stay with Logic 8?

Same here, I have Logic Studio 8 and wouldn't mind staying with that version, except that the installer won't run on my new Macbook Pro as PowerPC apps are no longer supported. That's the message I get in any case.
I use to run Logic on a 2006 Macbook Pro.
I guess that makes me a very unhappy Apple user! I've been using Logic from the Emagic days, bought every upgrade only to see Apple kill what used to be one of the best Pro Audio application. Imagine if they had done the same to Photoshop, there would be a lot of unhappy designers out there
Paying the full price for years to slowly see your daily app go down in price & efficiency until it's given away at $199 for semi pro users. Well, at least ProTools is stil alive & kicking so I guess that's the way forward now.
This is coming from someone that never ever used a Windows machine to make music! Life is good still!

Hello, good day, my question is, buy Logic Express, but then put logic pro 9 in the same price, I can not buy logic studio, and let me know if I buy now logic pro, I can buy separately after jams that bring logic studio. thanks

Hello, good day, my question is, buy Logic Express, but then put logic pro 9 in the same price, I can not buy logic studio, and let me know if I buy now logic pro, I can buy separately after jams that bring logic studio. thanks

José, if you buy and download Logic Pro in App Store now, the best option would be to buy an upgrade to Logic Studio. I don't think Jam Packs are available any more in Apple Store, besides it will be more expensive buying them one by one than upgrading to Studio.
Español: José, si compras y bajas Logic Pro de App Store ahora, despues la mejor opción será comprar el upgrade a Logic Studio. No creo que estos dias fuera posible comprar Jam Packs de Apple Store, y además comprarlos uno por uno seria más caro que el upgrade a Studio.

Logic Studio 8 on a G4 dual 1.25?

I've noticed the minimum requirements for running the Logic Studio 8 bundle is a G4 1.25 with 1gig ram, but G5 or Intel processor, as well as 2gig or more of ram recommended. I'm currently running Logic Express 7.2 on a G4 dual 1.25 with 2gigs of ram in OSX 10.4.10. This machine is maxed out. I like LE 7, and was considering waiting for a price drop in pro 7 after 8 were to come out. But, with the price of the Studio 8, it seems better to go for the latest. I'm not ready to get a new machine just yet. Does anyone have any idea how Logic Pro would be on this G4 dual 1.25? I'm just wondering if the cpu could be not up to handling it. I wouldn't record more than 2 tracks at a time, and eventually be running approximately 10-20 track with various plug-ins during mixing, etc. My guess is it would depend on how many plug ins and tracks I actually use. Hmm.I thought about going with LE 8, I'm really only interested in Pro 8's plug ins (space designer, etc.) and the jam packs. LE 8 might have similar limitations on my machine as well. Any thoughts, help, feedback would be greatly appreciated. I may consider finding a soon to be discounted version of Logic Pro 7 if I might work better on my machine.

Hey Paul,
as you don't require too much, maybe that machine will undle a little bit more. :o)
Space Designer's is heavy, if you don't abuse it, use it on the master instead of
every channel strip track. Use the freeze buttons or even bounce and import the file to free
the processor.
In my advice go to 8 you'll have almost the same problems if you buy the pro 7 version,
and it's a "silly" move to spend money on seven when you really want the bells and wistles
of the eight version and a new machine with all the ram you can get!
Peace,
Jorge

What's the difference between Logic Studio 8 & 9?

is it me or is the ONLY difference between Logic Studio 8 & 9 the fact the LS9 can run in 64-bit mode?
I've owned Logic Studio 8 since about a year after it came out. About a year ago I got a Pro that's got Snow Leopard on it, so I installed LS8 on it. My Pro is running in 64-bit mode, but LS8 only runs in 32-bit mode, so I thought I'd "Upgrade" & buy Logic Studio 9 a couple of days ago. I just installed it yesterday & ran it for the first time today. I don't see ANY differce at all between 8 & 9 EXCEPT that Logic Pro & Main Stage both have a 64-bit mode. ALL of the synths & their presets are the same. All of the loops & jam packs look the same. Did I just pay all that $$$ just to get a 64-bit version of what I already had?
I've tried looking on this site & everything I find is about Logic Pro X. Is there anyone out there that knows enough about this to tell me for sure what the real differences are between Logic Studio 8 & 9?

Check Wikipedia - of course there are more differences:
Logic Pro 9
On July 23, 2009, Logic Pro 9 was announced. A major new feature included "Flex Time", Apple's take on "elastic" audio, which allows audio to be quantized.[5] A version of the pedalboard from GarageBand was included, together with a new virtual guitar amplifier where the modeled components could be combined in different ways. There were also a number of improvements to audio editing, fulfilled user requests such as "bounce in place" and selective track and channel strip import, as well as an expanded content library including one more Jam Pack. Some of the bundled software, including MainStage 2 and Soundtrack Pro 3, was also improved. Logic Pro 9 is Universal Binary, although not officially supported for use on PowerPC computers.[6] SoundDiver, which had been quietly bundled with previous versions, was dropped, eliminating support for arguably the world's most popular synthesizer editor/librarian. As Apple has bundled so many software instruments with Logic, it is not likely that we'll see the return of integration with external synthesizer hardware to the Logic platform.[citation needed]
On January 12, 2010, Apple released Logic Pro 9.1, an Intel only release, thereby officially discontinuing Logic for the PowerPC platform. Logic Pro 9.1 has the option of running in 64 bit mode, which allows the application to address more memory than in the past. Says Apple "With 64-bit mode, the application memory is not limited to 4GB as with 32-bit applications, so there is essentially no practical limit by today's standards.". Third party plug-ins that are 32 bit are still compatible, but will run from a 'wrapper' inside Logic Pro itself.
On December 9, 2011, Apple announced that Logic Pro Studio 9 would no longer be available on DVD, and would only be sold via the Mac App Store. The price was reduced from $499 to $199.99 for the Logic Pro app, and $29.99 for MainStage. The download was just over 400mb, and 19gb of optional loops were available as in-app downloads.[7]

Mac Pro for Logic Studio...advice?

Hi Folks,
I am contemplating the purchase of a Mac Pro specifically for running Logic Studio, and would like to know what significance multiple processors have on its performance.
Money is tight so I am considering the single processor option, based on the fact that in the past most applications did not make much use of the second processor. However I am a recent defector from Digital Performer and have no idea what the story is with the latest version of Logic.
My needs are fairly humble, not doing anything that really requires massive amounts of tracks. However I don't want to be filled with regret later.
I am contemplating the base model with one processor and then adding an additional 8GB of ram and 2 x 1 terrabyte drives. Would run the system and apps from the 320GB drive, and partition the first 1TB drive with a recording partition and a storage partition. I would use the second 1TB drive for backups.
Would appreciate some feedback from more experienced users....
Thanks!!!!

i opted for the 8-core because logic can use them. but i am also using sample libraries a lot, so i needed decent horsepower. however, i feel that this 8-core mac pro has the potential to last a good while. especially when ssd drives drop in price later this year and will make sample streaming and system operations a breeze.

Just paid $749AU for logic studio. Now logic 9 is $200. store credit? refund?

If I bought Logic Studio 3 weeks ago for $749.00, Do you think I could take it back and buy the 'on its own version of logic 9' ,for the now price of $199.00? I would think anyone in my shoes would find this extremely frustrating. And I think even a store credit will do nicely as I plan to buy a new macbook pro in 2 weeks from the same mac store!(hopefully not on the cusp of a massive price drop)
Does anyone think I would be able to change it or anything? I cant imagine a worse day to have bought logic 9.
I asked them at the time if they had logic on its own and they didnt.Suggestions??

ahaaaa ! garageband is hardly a substitute dude. . u mmight like it, But I run a professional studio for musicians.
& I can use logic (& ableton) quite alright on a macbook pro 17'' (or any decent mac for that matter)
This post was about the 'price' & refund of a purchase, Not the prospect of what I should or shouldnt use..
I'm not sure my clients would be too happy about hiring a studio with garageband on it...
& also, this post is old as u can see on the date.
But thax 4 ur (cough cough) 'suggestion'...
btw, I do realise this was posted int he wrong forum (clearly) ;-)
take care

How can A new Logic Studio (9.1.1) not be compatible with Lion?!

***! first Lion makes my 11 Rack's software inopperable, and now I finally got Logic Studio and it says I can't use Logic Pro because it's version 9.1.1. I was already having trouble, and after an our with apple phone support and a few more installing the software it says the install was a success, but then underneath it reads an error occurred and it failed. I never realized how confusing (and confused) Apple can be. Why have an app on a DAW called Compressor, yet having nothing to do with actual audio compressors, What the **** is it ?!! Is it a Logic Studio or a Logic Pro?!! The box only says Studio, what version depends on how knowledgible the salesperson is.There's no way to tell otherwise except by the price. So why then does the app say Logic Pro, which by the way, is the only app (apparently) outdated. All the other apps of the Logic Studio suite bundle have no problems being openend. But as if this isn't confusing enough, check this out:
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Logic Studio comes with quicktime 7 Pro. where is it?

as the box indicates in the "contents" section beside the requirements section in the top side of the box, it gives the list of all the softwares that come with logic studio (e.i. logic pro, soundtrack pro2, waveburner, compressor... blah blah blah all that... but it says close to the end: quicktime PRO 2, which i guess is a "better" version, or it has more features... i dont know. the thing is i dont quite see that i actually have it installed on my mac. when i open quicktime and check on the "about quicktime.." it says its only quicktime.. but doesnt say anything about being PRO 2. its also the 7.5.5 version...
Since i installed everything from logic studio.. and still cant seem to find a way to see that QT pro 2 has been installed on my mac, can anyone explain to me what could be happening?
thanks.

This has had a lot of people confused. Logic doesn't actually come with any software for Quicktime Pro, because you already have it imbedded into the regular version of Quicktime. When you buy QTP, or buy something like Logic that includes it, it simply 'unlocks' your regular version of Quicktime, which allows you access to a bunch of features that regular Quicktime didn't have.
Open System Preferences->Quicktime, and it should say: 'Registered To: Apple Pro Apps User' and 'Registration Code: Automatic.' You'll also notice that the 'Q' graphic on that window has a little 'PRO' tag on it too.
If you were still running the regular Quicktime, when you went to the QT Player, and dropped down any of the menus from the menubar, most of the options would be grayed out and say 'Pro Only,' or something like that. Now all of the options in those menus will be available.
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How to transfer Logic Studio 8 to external hard drive

Hi folks,
As I am running out of space on my internal hard drive, I would like to move Logic Studio and all associated files to an external hard drive.
Please can someone tell me - can I simply uninstall Logic and then install it on the new hard drive? Is there a limit to the amount of times you can install Logic? And if I move everything (including the Jam Pack etc. and plug-ins like VSL & Kontakt) will it affect the playback of previously saved projects?
Or is it possible to simply drag and drop all the associated files and folders into the new hard drive?
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
ID

I did not say it will not work, I said it is not necessary! READ!
Argh!

Logic Pro7 - Logic Studio (8) for sale?

Hello everyone.
I'd like to share my dilemma with you.
I bought LogicStudio last week and wanted to update from Pro7 to 8. Well easy enough, I just needed to buy a bigger Hard Disc, because my old system disc was almost full. So I did that and then went on to finish one project in Pro7. After that I wanted to install 8!! However at the last hurdle the Pro7 dongle stopped working. None of my computers (i.e. G5, MacBook & iMacG3) is seeing the dongle anymore - it's basically BROKEN (I didn't wanna use the F word here)!
Went to the Apple store, but they don't deal with "outdated" software and hardware - could have saved that journey...
Instead I rang Apple care. Not only did I have to speak to someone who doesn't speak English very well, but also I had to learn that a replacement dongle will cost me £65 (€130). And I will need this dongle in order to install the upgrade version of Logic Studio (even if I didn't want to use Pro7 anymore).
Well I managed to speak to the supervisor at the call centre and his English was understandable. However my Pro7 was originally purchased by my ex-employer (a college where I used to teach Logic and Music Production) and I am not able to produce the original proof of purchase, which Apple wants to see.
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Bummer ! ! !

When you say you bought Logic 8, my guess is you meant you bought the upgrade from 7 to 8, which is alot cheaper but requires the dongle from 7 to install and authorise it.
So i understand your problem is -
you haven't used 8 yet but now you can't use 7, or upgrade to 8, because your dongle is broken.
That is a bummer - you could try selling the upgrade for the original price to buy a second hand 7, but this seems a shame, effectively selling a new version to buy an old one.
7 goes for between 50 - 100 of your english pounds on ebay.
I don't think you'll get the original price for the upgrade, but you could maybe raise £100ish...
Is £65 so much to raise to properly upgrade? Best bet I reckon.

Logic Studio 2 and Final Cut Studio 2...will they play ball?

I just bought Logic Pro Studio2 and it will not allow me to install STP3 and Compressor 3.5 because of my current copy of FCP Studio 2 that is installed onto the same machine.
What is the work around for this? It would be nice to be able to use the newer software. Could I just uninstall STP2 and Compressor 3 and then attempt the install again with Logic Studio 2 and let it do its thing?
Thanks guys in advance.

Hello and welcome to the forum.
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Final Cut Express is functionally similar to FCP, but works with a limited range of video formats, resolutions, etc. Working in FCE is excellent preparation for an eventual move to FCP if your needs grow, but many people find that FCE fulfills their needs at a fraction of the price.

Should I go with Logic Studio or PT LE Maudio?

1st I can get Logic Studio for $250 from apple friend.
With Maudio PT LE Academic I can get it for $149 and also get digitranslator (go figure) to score to picture.
The first thing I do is songs, therefore Digi LE (a rip-off I know) but has a great drum machine Strike.....
I've tried them all, addictive drums, BFD, EZDrummer, you name it I tried it. And the cool thing about strike is the one key board change and it round robins to never sound the same and can be very inspirational.
Second I do sound design and have scored for trailers, so maybe the STUDIO (logic 8) down the road!
What do you think?
Thanks.
Please no apple bias, just looking for a good answer!

I dropped PT like a bad habit years ago. The reason, besides not being very user friendly, was that it took them forever to come out with an upgrade for the new Mac OS at the time. Since then, I only use apple DAWs for Apple machines because I know it is going to work.

Logic Studio on new IMAC ?

I bought Logic Studio 08 three years ago for 499 Euro (which is approximately 700 US dollar) and upgraded my IMAC 24 (bought at the same time)
to a new IMAC 27 recently.
I also bought the USB Drive to install my Apple Products that i bought earlier (like Logic Studio).
When i tried to install Logic Studio from my DVD I was not even able to start the installer on my new IMAC. "Does not support Power PC" it says.
I called Apple for help. Guess what they said ?
It is true, Logic Studio is not working. You cant use it anymore.
No, we dont provide an upgrade for Logic Studio. Buy a new one for full price.
Hello ? Are you serious ?
The program i used to work with is just over three years old and you cant expect people to pay several hundreds of dollars every two or three years to buy the new version.
i put 2000 Euro down the drain and will try to return my new IMAC. I am really angry about that kind of "support".
I have been using Apple for decades but this new policy makes the once user friendly brand an absolute no go for me.

I have neither Logic 8 nor Final Cut Studio 2, but both seem to suffer from this particular bug; that is, installers that will not work in Lion/Mt. Lion & return a PowerPC dialog box, but actual applications that will run in Lion/Mt. Lion when properly installed.
If you search this forum since Lion has been introduced, you will see some suggestions to FCS2 users to actually install Rosetta from a Snow Leopard disc into Lion and it will install. It is not clear if this suggestion works for Mt. Lion.
I do not recall seeing anyone claim that this suggestion would work for Logic 8.
However, it has never made any sense to me that if you could install Rosetta into Lion and get a PowerPC Installer to work, why wouldn't a PowerPC application work; which of course they will not! Hence, I began to theorize that it must be a bug in a program written for Leopard/Snow Leopard that was cropping up in Lion/Mt. Lion as a "PowerPC app" problem, when it was really not one.
Also, I theorized that installing Rosetta into Lion/Mt. Lion could later lead to downstream problems which could become serious and indeed I read one post recently that may have confirmed that problem.
Finally I came across a blog by Jeremy Johnstone, Installing Final Cut Pro Studio 2.0 on 10.7 Lion w/o Rosetta, which ironically had NEVER been quoted on this forum before, that postulated for different reasons that it was not a Rosetta problem and described a workaround for installing FCS2 using Terminal. I was able to get independent confirmation on this forum that his installation method actually works!
So in theory, it should work for Logic 8 (as well as any of the other so-called PowerPC installer apps for programs that work in Lion/Mt. Lion, if there are any more), too. Before I could get a user of Logic 8 to test this theory, I came across Barney-15E's discussion of the roaringapps solution using Terminal.
I suspect that maybe roaringapps came up with their Terminal install suggestion for Logic 8 from Jeremy Johnstone (or maybe my posts here on this forum), as well, but I have no direct information one way or the other. As far as I know, roaringapps do not cite their source.
In any event, this Terminal solution is another tool in the toolbox for installation of these programs instead of the "install Rosetta" one that I believe is dangerous (and some suggest using Pacifist, too).
Maybe you can do some experimentation if you have these programs and report back to us, too?

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