Apple store change may hint at Logic Pro overhaul

unklmic · Post by **unklmic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:56 pm

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2603

Apple Inc.'s online store has suddenly stopped offering a recent cross-platform update to the company's professional audio production software, leading to speculation that a complete overhaul of the software may be imminent.

A reader on Monday noted that the $49 Logic Pro 7.2 Crossgrade package -- an update that delivers new features and Intel Mac support for users of PowerPC-native Logic Pro 7.0 or 7.1 -- is no longer available for purchase at Apple's online shop.

The move may foreshadow plans by the Cupertino-based company to revamp the software in a sexy new outfit and under a new brand name, that is if recent rumors pan out.

Apple has four booths at this week's Musikmesse Frankfurt international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware. And according to a French audio blog, it has invited local retailers to a briefing on the eve of March 26th, about one day before exhibits open to the German public.

It was that same blog site which last month helped stir rumors of a major Logic revamp, when it reported hearing rumblings that the professional audio application would be replaced with a completely new product that would only operate on Apple's upcoming Leopard operating system. At the time, the blog site speculated that Musikmesse would make an ideal fit for such an announcement.

The last major update to Logic from Apple came way back in September of 2004 when the company introduced both Logic Pro 7.0 and Logic Express 7.0

Update: Apple has similarly removed the Final Cut Pro Crossgrade product from its online store ahead of next month's National Association of Broadcasters conference, where it is widely expected to introduce Final Cut Pro 6.0.

Update No. 2: Amazon.de is offering pre-orders for a book on "Logic Pro X" that is not due for publication until April 30th...

AHA!!!

Glad to be the bearer of good news!!

[edited to get my gloat in]

sqook · Post by **sqook** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:06 pm

mmmm.... I'm still skeptical, but now a bit more excited for frankfurt musik messe this week.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:10 pm

sqook wrote:mmmm.... I'm still skeptical, but now a bit more excited for frankfurt musik messe this week.

from memory they've unveiled their new options a day or 2 before the shows.

whens this one starting?

i guess if its a new product they will hype it at launch

anti-banausic · Post by **anti-banausic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:16 pm

I think musikmesse starts on the 28th.

I will believe it when I see it, but am hoping, hoping, hoping.

Sales Dude McBoob · Post by **Sales Dude McBoob** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:41 pm

What would YOU call the new Logic?

iMagic?

cLogic?

Appleton?

anti-banausic · Post by **anti-banausic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:42 pm

How about:

iLogical?

Just kidding.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:05 am

iMusic

anti-banausic · Post by **anti-banausic** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:34 pm

Just to let everyone know, the 7.2 upgrade is back up on the apple store.

I guess that means no news from Musikmesse. Shucks. Oh well, I guess it is time to take the big plunge. And lose more of my life to learning an audio program.

Best,
AB

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:44 pm

I wonder if Logic is going to embrace a fantastic new paradigm for producing music. One that looks a little like this:

sqook · Post by **sqook** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:43 pm

anti-banausic wrote:Just to let everyone know, the 7.2 upgrade is back up on the apple store.

I guess that means no news from Musikmesse. Shucks. Oh well, I guess it is time to take the big plunge. And lose more of my life to learning an audio program.

Best,
AB

*bump*

Just in case some of you were wondering, I just got back from messe, and apple didn't have a damn thing to show... other than the usual stuff, that is.

I wonder sometimes if they don't do stuff like this intentionally just to fuck with people.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:22 am

nebulae wrote:I wonder if Logic is going to embrace a fantastic new paradigm for producing music. One that looks a little like this:

yeh they will
not exactly as u think so
but this is what theyre chasing down

dm_hawk · Post by **dm_hawk** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:52 am

judging by previous update cycles, apple is due to release some new products soon...

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

ahlstrominfo · Post by **ahlstrominfo** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:58 am

dm_hawk wrote:judging by previous update cycles, apple is due to release some new products soon...

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Theres been a deal at my local apple-shop. Buy a MacBook and get an iPod Shuffle. The deal ends today (31/3) and I get this feeling that there is going to be an "the store is closed for updates" on Apple Store Website on monday.

detroitechno · Post by **detroitechno** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:52 am

Logic 8 will be released in september.