“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,” AppleInsider reports. “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 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,” AppleInsider reports. “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.”
More in the full article here.
[UPDATE: 1:35pm EST: “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.” More info here.]
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It’s already up on Apple’s website:
http://www.apple.com/ca/support/logic/
Here are more details:
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.
with new features, not $49 for the same-old same-old. WHY couldn’t Steve Jobs have just said that??
it is a crap program. sorry. the wintel offerings are much better
It’s an awesome program better than pro tools
Crap program ? hardly.. better than Protools? not quite. WIntel offerings much better? Such as ? Protools and Logic are different programs aimed at different audiences. Protools is more a post tool where as Logic is more a music creation tool. Unfortunately the post industry is still reliant on tape and Logic offers very little if any 9pin support. Then again what do I know? I make a living on both.
Dee.
what do they mean “not compatible with Rosetta?”
What’s Rosetta.
If I get this version will it not work on my Power PC G4? I’m planning on getting an intel Mac by the end of the year…so should I wait?
What’s Rosetta?
Yeah, ProTools has gotten so bloated. Logic is good. Almost time to eBay my DA-88’s.
Rosetta is a transparent-to-end-user, er- thing- that allows you to use PPC apps on Intel Macs. It’s not an emulator though. It allows you to use your apps if they are not Universal yet.
http://www.apple.com/rosetta/ <—to read more
But since this version of Logic is Universal, then it should “just work” on both PPC and Intel, without the use of Rosetta. I don’t know why it says that if it’s Univeral.
Rosetta is a package that translates PowerPC code to X86 code in the background while the program is running.
Basically speaking — Rosetta makes your old Mac software work on an Intel Mac. However, not all programs work under Rosetta.
I think maybe they meant to say logic 7.1 is not compatible with Rosetta. Logic 7.2 doesn’t need Rosetta.
re: Logic vs. ProTools:
ProTools is very good at what it is supposed to do, which is record and edit audio. Some things that are super-simple in ProTools are maddeningly difficult in Logic. I’m mostly thinking about editing audio regions in the Arrange window.
On the other hand, doing something simple like setting up a drum loop for a scratch track is so much easier in Logic it’s almost funny. And then there’s all the virtual instruments and midi capability pretty much absent from ProTools.
But there’s also Digital Performer, Cubase, etc.
Intel Native Logic… all in one sentence.
I can’t deal with that.
Personally I find Logic cumbersome to use – it seems to lack any real intuitive design sense … I can’t believe a program with such a name can be so awkward, maddening and clumsy.
My thoughts are that Logic needs a thorough overhall regarding its GUI – why so many freaking windows? Why such a convoluted GUI? Take the knife to it – make it lean – make it the audio equivalent to Final Cut …