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

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I have Garageband and 4 Jam packs installed on my computer (Dual G5 latest OSX up to date). Jam pack 1, Rhythm Section, Symphony Orchestra and something else... anyway I purchased Logic Studio (8) and installed that. During installation I noticed that it detected that I already had some of the Jam Pack loops on my drive so they were "unchecked" automatically and therefore didn't install. Now when I look in the loop browser only the Jam Packs that Logic did install are viewable in my loop browser. Yet the other jam packs are indeed viewable in Garageband. All of this is installed on a single internal drive that is the system drive (500GB) by the way. So I dragged the Jam Pack folders to the logic loop browser and it appeared to be adding the loops, but they are still not visible there.
Also, there is no dialogue box that appears to ask if I want to copy them or leave in current location as many other users have said it should ask. maybe that's because it's all on one drive though.
The other concern is that I wonder if the software instruments that come with the jam packs would be installed/available in Logic? Surely not, if I am just adding the loops to the browser. How do I ensure that I have access to all of the loops and all of the software instruments?
Can anyone please help with this, it would be much appreciated.

Hi Jaffles,
The best thing to doo is go to the various "Apple Loops Index" folders, remove all the index files that are in there and then reindex your loops by dragging them into the loop Browser. The index files will then be rebuilt.
regards, Erik.

Installing Logic Studio on an iBook g3?

I recently purchased an apple i book g3 on ebay, which i plan to use specifically for creating beats and music.. and i also recently came across Apple Logic Studio 8, did some research on it, and it seems like it's just what i need.
My question is, is it a bad idea to attempt to install Logic Studio on the g3? the minimum requirements for Logic appear to be just a bit more than what my laptop has for me to work with... The iBook i purchased has 900 mhz, 40gb, mac os x 10.4 tiger, those are mainly the only specs i am worried about..
Just by looking at the numbers i would assume it may not work, but then again i read a few posts from people on other message boards, using basically the same laptop, and installing logic express without any issues.
Either way ive already paid for the laptop so i am stuck using that for a while, but i REALLY want to get my hands on Logic Studio and work with that as well.. suggestions?

+logic 7 System Requirements:+
(pro- and express have the same sys reqs - ES)
+* Macintosh computer with *PowerPC G4* or faster processor (G5 or dual G4 processors recommended)+
+* Mac OS X v10.3 or later+
+* 512 MB of RAM+
+* 4 GB of available hard-drive space+
+* PowerPC G5 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for Logic Node applications+
+* DVD drive for software installation+
+* Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)+
+* Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended+
I think you should try to get an earlier Garageband (2.0.2, part of iLife '05):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306338
Or Logic 6:
Minimum:
+Mac OS X 10.2/Mac OS 9.1 or higher+
+604/250 MHz processor+
+128 MB RAM+
+CD-ROM or DVD drive+
+free USB port for XSKey+
Recommended:
+CPU with Velocity Engine support (G4/MP)+
+256 MB RAM or more+
+Low-latency audio hardware for software instruments+
+Multiple I/O audio hardware for Surround+
+Separate fast hard drive for audio data+
+MIDI interface, MIDI keyboard+
regards, Erik.
MWEBme

Which new Mac Pro for Logic Studio?

Hi everyone,
I'm on the verge of ordering a new Mac Pro, but am tossed up over the quad 2.93 or the Octa 2.26. I'll be using it mainly for composing with Logic Studio. I find its a bit of a pain to record the sounds from my Motif ES8, so I'm going to start using software instruments more.
Does anyone know if Logic uses multiple cores? I googled this and couldn't find much on it.
If I get the quad, I'm going to load it to the max of 8G RAM. If I get the Octa 2.26, I will get 12G RAM. Will Logic take advantage of the extra RAM?
Right now, I'm leaning towards the quad 2.26. I keep my Macs for a long time. I currently have a 4 year old G5 iMac with 2G RAM.
Thanks for any opinions.

I'm With Dual G5 PowerPC version 3.1 (90nm thecnology)
Logic works fine, but when I need to recording with Omnisphere or Kontakt 3... or any Live Instruments... (anyway I'm able to use the Maximum power request patches of all 3rd party plugs that are installed in My G5)
I need MORE SINGLE THREAD POWER... because Logic and most of 3rdparty plugs allow you to use ONLY ONE CORE (or processor).
The ability to overclocking of the Nehalem processor is very interesting...
you will be able to have up to 3.3Ghz in a single thread operation!
So... I'm not sure to buy a new Mac before Snow Leopard... because I can use my G5 smoothly and if needed I have my Black Macbook for adding power (I have 2X Motu interface (828 MK3 and Mk2).
But if hypothetically I were to buy now...: the best Mac value for money semms to be the Quad 2.93 with full Ram set 8GB!
I don't believe about Multitrhead is needed for Live Audio performances
The power on the single core is very important...
I love to export as Audio the tracks
when I use 3rd party Instruments the ammount of crash risk during the Mix down the percentage are:
with Instruments in Live mode about 80% during professional mixdown
With Audio tracks 0% of crash diring professional Mixdown
Logic Pro is a rock solid DAW if used only with Audio tracks and Logic native instruments!
I'm able to MIX more than 160 Stereo tracks with My System...
I can wait for Snow Leopard Machines.
G

8 hours to install Logic Studio?

i just bought a 2.4Ghz 15" unibody macbook pro. i also installed 4 gigs of RAM and I opted for the 250Gb 7200RPM drive.
i am now installing Logic Studio and i chose to have everything installed.
i am really surprised to see the Logic Studio installer said it will take 8 hours to install! right now, it's at 7 hours and 17 minutes.
i installed this same copy/version of Logic Studio on my Dual 2.0 G5 (that only had about 1.5Gigs of RAM) about a year ago and i remember it taking only 2 - 3 hours to install.
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Hahahaha... I went into 'panic mode' when I first started to install Logic. Said something like 5 hours and it was already 9 at night. It (Logic) was completely loaded by 11:15 so as I'm sure you've found by now, don't worry about what your screenshot says. Hope this helps anyone else who has yet to install the program. ~King

Recording with Logic Studio

I've been reading post here trying to decide what to replace my current system with. Up until recently I've been running Logic Studio on a G4 powermac dual 1.25 with 2 gigs of ram. Logic on the main 120 drive. My tracks/files etc. on a secondary internal 120gig HD.
I record one audio track at a time.
A completed song on average consists of about 12 to no more than 24 tracks. Most of which are audio with plug-ins. often a track perhaps two with software instrument. Usually all audio tracks.
My question is wouldn't the white Macbook 2ghz core duo with 4 gigs of ram be able to run Logic with little or no problem. Let's say I record my tracks to an external 7200rpm HD, using Apogee's Duet as an interface? I know there is only 1 firewire port. Could I piggyback somehow?
Would recording to the 5400rpm drive really be that bad? I use to record audio on an original iMac 233mhz with a 5400 HD granted that was sometime ago and it was not using Logic.
I must say I have been looking at Macbook Pro, but like many others... I'm not sure I'm willing to bite the bullet. I know one should buy as much computer as they can... I think I would rather get another desktop at those prices.
I would like the mobility to record wherever and whenever I want to, keeping things as simple as possible. Within budget of course... I'm just wondering if the macbook would work for me.

After loading some completed songs which consisted of about 20 tracks (mostly audio/1 software instrument).. Logic worked beautifully. I had a real hard time mixing on my G4 desktop. With the plug-ins and amount of tracks the G4 Dual 1.25 was choking. "disk not fast enough, error.. yatta yatta.." The dual processors where simply being maxed out. The Macbook Pro 2.6ghz was using about a third of its power. A much more pleasant experience the the Macbook Pro and the Apogee duet.
With my apartment being my studio... not being tied to the desktop in wonderful. I can now record/work in any room.
Yes it is the same version of Logic Studio (Logic 8) I used on my desktop G4. Allowed 2 installs one desktop/one laptop with Logic. Didn't have to intall LE7. Simple put in the serial # when prompted. Took a few hours to load all the content from the Studio package.
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Logic Studio 9 Not Installing on G5

I know Logic 9 is not fully supported on PPC G5's but I also know people have installed it without any issues. I'm trying to do an upgrade from Logic Pro 6.4 to Logic Studio 9 on a PPC G5 w/dual 2.0ghz processors. I start the set up and when I get to the screen where you enter your Serial # for L9 I type it in, and hit the 'continue' button and the progress wheel starts to spin. And that's it. It stays there and never goes to the Installation Type page. I called Apple support and the first guy I spoke to sent me a link check if my XSKey had any issues (Logic Pro: How to use the XSKey Updater) I ran that and it found no issues. I called back Support, and the guy I spoke to told me that L9 can't be installed on PPC's, and there was nothing else they could tell me but to upgrade to an Mac Pro or use Logic 8. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how to proceed? I can't return Logic 9 now since its open and its useless right now. I know this software works on this computer.

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Logic Pro 7 to Logic Studio 8 transition good or bad?

Hi all,
Just wondering what you have experienced going from Logic Pro 7 to Logic Studio 8?. I'm asking as I just bought the upgrade to Logic Studio and want to install it. I'm currently right in the middle of making an album in Logic Pro 7 and can't afford to lose anything. Is there anything I should be aware of? I haven't got any 3rd party plug in's running accept my Melotron plug in 'M'Tron'. Everything else including all FX's, I'm using Logic's built in plug in's. Also, I'm running Pro at full power with some songs and it still struggles at times. I'm using a Power Mac G5 dual 1.8ghz for the record. It's pre-Pentium dual core! Just worried about how well Studio 8 will run on my machine compared to Pro 7? Will Studio 8 require a lot more CPU usage?
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+I'm currently right in the middle of making an album in Logic Pro 7 and can't afford to lose anything. Is there anything I should be aware of?+
Yes, me too. But after a week of testing L8, I've taken the plunge as I already like it better, although I had planned to complete all existing projects in LP7 first.
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2) Open copies of your projects and save them immediately in L8. As you probably know, installing L8 leaves LP7 untouched, so you can always go back if disaster strikes. I did some reconfiguring of stuff (not that you have to) such as changing old bus objects to auxes etc. just to make it more L8-like, reworking screensets etc.
+I'm running Pro at full power with some songs and it still struggles at times. I'm using a Power Mac G5 dual 1.8ghz for the record....Just worried about how well Studio 8 will run on my machine compared to Pro 7? Will Studio 8 require a lot more CPU usage?+
Actually, I've found that in general projects run more smoothly. I've had some weighty projects that were puffing a bit in LP7 which run much better in L8. Other threads in this forum contradict this, so either I'm lucky or because I keep my production machine very clean I didn't get any problems.
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My serial number for Logic Studio doesn't work. I used one from a different box and it worked. How can I get a new number?

My serial number for Logic Studio doesn't work. I used one from a different box and it worked. How can I get a new number?

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How do I make sure my Logic Studio is legally registered to me?

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