“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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